Full Moon Paddle
Paddle into the stillness of the night under a full strawberry moon on Dyken Pond. [Read more…] about Dyken Pond Events
Thomas J. Downey Sr.
Hoosick Falls – Thomas J. “Jim” Downey Sr., 80, passed peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He resided on River Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, with his wife Mary Rita (Finnen) Downey, whom he married on April 21, 1951, at St. Patrick’s Church in Troy, NY.
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An Evening Of Classical And Sacred Music
You Gotta Hear This! will present “An Evening of Classical and Sacred Music” on Thursday, June 25, at 7:30 pm. [Read more…] about An Evening Of Classical And Sacred Music
SMA Miles For Mathew Team
On Friday, May 29, the students of St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls had a dress-up day to benefit the Miles for Mathew Team in the Great Strides walk for Cystic Fibrosis.
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Limited Scholarships Available For Children’s Nature Camp
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center announces that scholarships are still available for children aged 6 through 14 to attend a one week nature camp. [Read more…] about Limited Scholarships Available For Children’s Nature Camp
George Comes Up Lame
Friday, October 3, 1851: (George is returning from a trip to Western NY to visit his relatives) Tonight we stayed in Troy to Wm. Chapman’s in Congress Street, and this evening we went to the shows at the Morris Place view of the ancient cities, I paid 25 cents.
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A Day To Remember
by Bea Peterson
Schools, churches and civic groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, bands, dancers, singers, politicians and soldiers all made up the Memorial Day parade in Hoosick Falls on Monday. [Read more…] about A Day To Remember
Two HFCS Letters To President Obama Published
by Alex Brooks
The kids in Terri Burdick’s third grade class at Hoosick Falls Central School responded to a request for Letters to President Obama just after he was elected, sending in their letters along with thousands of other kids ages 5 to 15 from across the country. The request came from authors Bill Adler and his son Bill Adler Jr., who were putting together a book of such letters. Adler Sr. put together a similar collection almost half a century ago when President Kennedy was elected.
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Berlin Celebrates Memorial Day
2nd Break-In Attempted At Thorpe’s
by Bea Peterson
According to Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Whalen a second attempt was made to break into Thorpe’s Pharmacy last week. [Read more…] about 2nd Break-In Attempted At Thorpe’s