Berlin Middle/High School announces the names of Principal’s List, High Honors, and Honors students for the First Quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle/High School Honor Roll
Ballet Students To Dance In Professional Production of “The Nutcracker”
Five students from Miss Olivia’s British School of Ballet in Hoosick Falls auditioned for parts in the Christmas Ballet “The Nutcracker” All five girls received parts. Over 200 students from different ballet schools auditioned, and about 35 were chosen. [Read more…] about Ballet Students To Dance In Professional Production of “The Nutcracker”
Hoosick Falls Elementary School Awarded Grant For Science Learning Program
Students in the Hoosick Falls Elementary School will soon benefit from an inquiry-based learning curriculum thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Elementary School Awarded Grant For Science Learning Program
Fashionista 4-H Club Elects New Officers
The Fashionistas 4-H Club kicked off the new year by electing new positions and officers. The Fashionistas Club consists of 6 members: Lucy Haynes, Jessica Haynes, Amelia Pello, Madison Haviland, Mia Cleary, and Kennedy Arnold. [Read more…] about Fashionista 4-H Club Elects New Officers
Daniel Merrills
Hoosick Falls – Daniel J Merrills, 59, passed away Saturday November 26, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Daniel resided on Nixon Street in Hoosick Falls, with his wife of 36 years Stacy (Stowell) Merrills.
Madonna O’Brien
Stephentown – Madonna O’Brien, 68, died November 23, 2016. She was the wife of Michael “Otis” O’Brien, retired bricklayer.
Callan J. Kelly 1928-2016
Hoosick – Callan J. Kelly, 88, recently of Fort Worth, TX, died on Saturday morning, November 26, 2016. He previously resided in Hoosick Falls, NY and North Haven, CT. [Read more…] about Callan J. Kelly 1928-2016
Cheney Library Offers Shopping Opportunity For Kids!
Calling all kids! Come and shop for your parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles. The elves have been bringing lots of gifts to Cheney Library. As soon as you pick them out they will be wrapped and a gift tag put on ready for giving. The Holiday Shop is for all children and will be open Saturday, December 3 at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls, NY from 9 am to 1 pm. All gifts are between 50 cents and $1. This is the same day as the First Saturday Book Sale. So be sure to take advantage of this fantastic offer to shop locally.
Community Tree Lighting
All are invited to Stephentown’s fifth annual Community Tree Lighting and Carol Sing-Along to be held at 6 pm on Sunday, December 11 at the Veterans Park. Caroling will be led by Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt and Edie Beach. Refreshments and socializing will follow at the Town Hall on Grange Hall Road.
The event is organized by the Stephentown Seniors. For more information call Cathy Lawless at 733-6508
Hoosick Falls Student Wins HOBY Award
submitted by Brian Bushner
Hoosick Falls High School Sophomore Lillian Hickey will represent her school at next year’s HOBY state leadership seminar.
HOBY, the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Foundation, hosts weekend seminars for high school sophomores across the country each spring. The students are chosen by their high schools for their leadership abilities. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Student Wins HOBY Award