Hoosick Falls – Mary P. Cook, 77, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She formerly resided on Third Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late Richard Cook.
The Adventure Of The Broken Wagon
Saturday, November 23, 1850: I mended stable floor and banked up the house. Today my two daughters and the wife of James M. Glass went on a visit to Samuel Beers. They went with my horse and Mr. J. M. Glass wagon. [Read more…] about The Adventure Of The Broken Wagon
Accidents Continue In Stephentown

by David Flint
Route 43 in Stephentown was the site of several more accidents in the past two weeks. [Read more…] about Accidents Continue In Stephentown
Crime Spree In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
Before closing the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting Tuesday evening Mayor Laura Reynolds, on advice from Police Chief Robert Whalen, suggested residents be sure to lock their homes and cars in the future. Leaving cars and homes unlocked in small towns and villages has been a way of life for generations. The Mayor lamented the fact this is no longer advisable. The following Police reports highlight the issue.
Horses Seized In Cherry Plain Have Disappeared
by David Flint
Horses seized back in August from Black River Stable in Cherry Plain have somehow disappeared from an animal shelter in the Catskills. [Read more…] about Horses Seized In Cherry Plain Have Disappeared
Gardner Attorney Indicted
by David Flint
The lawyer who has been representing former Stephentown Highway Superintendent Neil Gardner has been indicted on charges of attempted extortion and bribery. [Read more…] about Gardner Attorney Indicted
Pellet Store Owner To Make Restitution
by Bea Peterson
According to Rensselaer County District Attorney Richard McNally the case against Dennis Murray of Bovie Hill Road, owner of Valley Hearth and Pellet, Inc. on Church St. has been adjourned until January 2009 to “give him an opportunity to satisfy his obligations.”
Paul Haynes Appointed To Hoosick Falls Village Board
by Bea Peterson
Paul Haynes was sworn in as a trustee for the Hoosick Falls Village Board at the start of Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting. Haynes replaced Jerry McAuliffe who resigned last month. [Read more…] about Paul Haynes Appointed To Hoosick Falls Village Board
Pet Oxygen Masks Save Lives
After Tragedy The Search Begins For New GLSP Manager
by Bea Peterson
An unfortunate gun accident took the life of newly appointed Grafton Lakes State Park Manager Robert C. Taylor on Thanksgiving Day. [Read more…] about After Tragedy The Search Begins For New GLSP Manager



