The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Grafton Lakes State Park’s 40th Winter Festival! 

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Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 40th Annual Winter Festival on Saturday, January 18th. The Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly recreational activities. The event is free of charge and will take place from 11:30 am to 3 pm.

This event is perfect for the whole family. You can join snowshoe and kicksled adventures, savor the delights of local food trucks, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride! Other outdoor offerings this year include our popular snow bowling hill, snowball toss, and free snowmobile rides courtesy of the Grafton Trail Blazers. You can also warm up inside and meet the live animals from Uncharted Wild and birds of prey from NYS Rehabilitation Council President Kelly Martin. All of this, and much more!

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Four Arrested in Major Narcotics Investigation

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by the Bennington Police Department and Sidewinder Photography
In a major narcotics investigation, the Bennington Police Department executed a search warrant early on January 1st at 649 North Branch Street in Bennington. The operation, conducted at 6:10 am, resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs, firearms, and related paraphernalia.

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Varsity Swim Meet

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Berlin-New Lebanon Swim
by Tim Christiansen, Berlin Varsity Swim Coach
Berlin/New Lebanon took their first loss of the season to a talented Mt. Anthony team. Mt. Anthony took a commanding 16-2 lead to start the meet by placing 1st and 2nd in the first two races. Berlin-New Lebanon would bounce back with George Lamphere-Webster winning the 200 IM and the 100 Breaststroke and Lance Schorder winning the 50 and 100 Freestyle.  Cadence Ward placed first in the 100 Backstroke as well. The relay team of Lance Schroder, Jordan Sotek, Cadence Ward and George Lamphere-Webster would edge out Mt. Anthony in the 400 Free Relay by 3 tenths of a second.  Congratulations to Lucy Fourger for dropping 20 seconds in her 500 Freestyle.

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DEC Encourages Anglers to Safely Enjoy Ice Fishing This Season

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Review Ice Safety Guidelines before Heading Out
With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today reminded ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and make sure ice is thick enough before heading out.

“The possibilities of affordable outdoor adventures are endless across New York’s abundant natural areas and winter is no exception,” said Interim Commissioner Mahar. “I encourage those recreating on ice to exercise caution by routinely checking ice thickness when navigating around water bodies. Understanding ice thickness safety is essential, so be sure to ‘know before you go’ and adapt to conditions as necessary.”

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Malcolm Hall – Obituary

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1931 – 2025       

Hoosick Falls — Malcolm E. Hall, 93, of New Road, peacefully passed into eternity on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Center for Nursing & Rehab in Hoosick Falls where he had resided since 2022. He was born to his parents Wesley and Anna Mae Hall on March 8, 1931. After graduating from Hoosick Falls High School, he remained on the family farm in West Hoosick working the dairy farm until his retirement. He married Helen Hall in 1973 and they moved to a new house built on the farm off New Road. Malcolm and Helen were married for thirty-five years until Helen’s death in 2008. They enjoyed square dancing and [Read more…] about Malcolm Hall – Obituary

Sharon Everest-Ludwig – Obituary

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1943 – 2024

Sharon Everest-Ludwig, 81, formerly of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 29, 2024 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. Sharon was born on July 7, 1943 in Petersburg, NY to William and Thelma (Bentley) Mason. She graduated from Hoosick Falls High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Elementary Education in 1966. Sharon started working as a caseworker for the Essex County Department of Social Services in 1966 eventually becoming Director of Social Services for Essex County before retiring after 31 years in 1997. [Read more…] about Sharon Everest-Ludwig – Obituary

The Case of David Redding

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The Louis Miller Museum, 166 Main St, Hoosick Falls, is pleased to announce a special presentation by Phil Holland, who will explore the fascinating and controversial case of Loyalist David Redding on January 9th at 6 pm. The presentation will delve into Redding’s supposed crimes, his trials, execution, and the fate of his remains, as well as the lasting obsession his case sparked in John Spargo, the founding director of the Bennington Museum. In 1778, David Redding was executed on the Bennington town green for "enemical conduct" after facing two trials. His execution was the first carried out in the newly independent state of Vermont, a significant moment in the state’s early history.

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Richard L. DeShane – Obituary

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November 1, 1955 – December 25, 2024
Richard (Ricky) DeShane was the son of the late Alice Lackey DeShane, born in Bennington VT Hospital November 1, 1955. Ricky is survived by three brothers, Robert DeShane of Maine, Edward DeShane of Massena, NY, David DeShane Buskirk, NY and sister Sally Johnston of Eagle Bridge, NY. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and many cousins and his lifetime friend and buddy Wade Rathburn. Other than parents, Ricky is predeceased by three siblings, Elmer DeShane of Norfolk, NY, Lewis (Harley) DeShane of Massena, NY and Jerry DeShane of Hoosick Falls, NY.

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