The late Arthur E. Gifford, recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star Medals among other military awards and decorations for his honorable service to our nation as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and, lifelong resident of the Town of Hoosick, was recognized on Monday, February 8, 2010 by the Rensselaer County Honor-A-Deceased Veteran Committee as well as County, state and federal officials.
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Petersburgh Planning Board Public Hearing
by Alex Brooks
On Monday, February 22, the Petersburgh Planning Board held a public hearing on a subdivision proposed by Jim Dunigan of his Brimmer Farms property. He requested that an 18 acre parcel be split off from his 308 acre farm. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Planning Board Public Hearing
Hoosick Rescue Squad Needs Volunteers
The Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad has served the community of Hoosick for the past 53 years. To continue this service it needs volunteers. Candidates can be trained in house in the American Heart Association basic health provided CPR course and also be trained in 24 hours in the various aspects of treating the sick and injured. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rescue Squad Needs Volunteers
The First Big Snowfall In Stephentown
by David Flint
After weeks of hardly any snow, eastern Rensselaer County is getting hit with a succession of big ones. There were unofficial reports of up to two feet of snow in the Stephentown area by Wednesday morning, with more to come. [Read more…] about The First Big Snowfall In Stephentown
Snow In Hoosick Falls
Adirondack League Bowling All-Stars 2009-2010 Southern Division
HFCS Senior Cheerleaders
Nine of the eleven HFCS Cheerleaders will graduate this year! On Senior night they were recognized.
HFCS Seventh And Eighth Grade Girls Basketball Finish Successful Seasons
“The HFCS Seventh and Eighth grade girls modified basketball teams finished their 2009-10 season. The seventh grade team finished undefeated in league play.
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Bluebird Boxes Assembled
On Saturday morning, February 6, students of the Pine Valley School of Karate, along with Junior members of the Pioneer Fish & Game Club, assembled 45 bluebird boxes. The majority of these boxes are being sent to Hoosick Falls Central School where they will be decorated by a grade school class. [Read more…] about Bluebird Boxes Assembled
NLCS Spelling Bee Winner
Walter B. Howard Elementary School fifth-grader, Maddie Teachout of Stephentown, correctly spelled the word philanthropy to win the New Lebanon Central School District’s annual spelling bee.
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