Cottrell Road Bridge “Yellow Flagged”
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Town Highway Superintendent Bill Shiland said the NYS Department of Transportation inspectors “Yellow Flagged” the Cottrell Road bridge. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action
Berlin Boys Lose A Heartbreaker To Waterford In Overtime
By Doug La Rocque
Ahead by 6 points with a minute to play, the Fordians sunk a pair of three point baskets to tie Saturday’s game at 76, and went on to win the contest in overtime 88-85. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Lose A Heartbreaker To Waterford In Overtime
Girls Finish Regular Season With Wins
HF 65 – Spa Catholic 35
Tuesday, February 14 at SC. HF 15-4, L 14-3; SC 6-14, L 3-13. Kelly Pine scorched the nets for 27 points and Loren Thayne hauled in 13 rebounds to lead the Panthers to a big win over the Saints. [Read more…] about Girls Finish Regular Season With Wins
July 4th Parade Theme Will Be “Heroes And Legends”
submitted by Dave Theriault
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee has chosen – Heroes and Legends – for the theme of the 2017 Independence Day Parade. [Read more…] about July 4th Parade Theme Will Be “Heroes And Legends”
Boys Secure Wasaren League Title
by Steve Bradley
The Hoosick Falls Panthers secured the 2016-17 league championship when they defeated the Mechanicville Red Raider Friday evening. The win was the 15th win out of 15 league games and gave HFCS the league title for the fourth year in a row. The Panthers have had at least a piece of the title seven out of the last nine years.
HF 56 – Spa Catholic 37
Photo by Steve Bradley
Tuesday, February 14 at HFCS. HF 17-3, L 16-0; SC 10-10, L 8-8. It was Senior Night for the Panther boys. Seniors Alex Haynes, Aaron Tomczak, Hez Stephenson, Hayden Smith, Jake Restino and Jordan Case played their last regular season game of HFCS basketball. In the game, Hoosick Falls jumped out to a 15-7 first quarter lead and from there led the entire game. The pesky Saints hung in there about 10 to 12 points behind through much of the second and third quarters before dropping back almost 20 points. Guy Milliman scored 16 points, Alex Haynes had 13, Jon Kempf had 11 and Evan McCart dropped in 10. Connor Farrington led the Saints with 14 points. The Hoosick Falls JV won 37-35 in overtime. Junior varsity head coach Chris Fleming had another stellar season with his boys, producing a 15-1 league record and 18-1 overall.
HF 47 – Mechanicville 38
Friday, February 10 at Mechanicville HS. HF 16-3, L 15-0; M O 9-10, L 8-7. The Panthers held Mechanicville to single digit scoring in the second and third quarters to hold a 35-28 end of third quarter lead. Evan McCart scored 16 points to lead the team, Guy Milliman added 14 points.
Stephentown Fire District Recognized For Medical Assistance They Provide
Sheriff Pat Russo presents an appreciation award from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office to the Stephentown Fire District #1 for the assistance they provide to the deputies/METs on medical calls. [Read more…] about Stephentown Fire District Recognized For Medical Assistance They Provide
Two Wrestlers Qualify For State Championships
by Steve Bradley
Two Panther wrestlers qualified for state competition Saturday at the Section 2 – Division 2 event held at the Glens Falls Civic Center. [Read more…] about Two Wrestlers Qualify For State Championships
Order Military Tribute Banners Soon To Have Them In Time For Memorial Day
You have seen them in many towns and villages around the Northeast, banners with the name and picture of a past or present member of our country’s armed forces attached to the side of a pole along the main streets. [Read more…] about Order Military Tribute Banners Soon To Have Them In Time For Memorial Day
Bossoni Rolls Perfect Game, But Panther Bowlers Lose League Championship Match To Fort Edward
submitted by James Lynch
Senior co-captain Jon Bossoni was perfect as he led the Hoosick Falls Bowling Team to their highest single game total of the year, 1288, on Friday afternoon, February 10. [Read more…] about Bossoni Rolls Perfect Game, But Panther Bowlers Lose League Championship Match To Fort Edward
Post 937 Seeks Parade Participants
The Taconic Valley American Legion Post 937 is soliciting parade marchers, military themed floats, flag carriers, decorated motorcycles, 4×4’s, horse and riders, military vehicles and armament for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. [Read more…] about Post 937 Seeks Parade Participants