by Kieron Kramer
A sad time for Lester Goodermote and his family was addressed at the close of Tuesday night’s Rensselaer County Legislative meeting [Read more…] about A Rocky Time For Local Legislators
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by Kieron Kramer
A sad time for Lester Goodermote and his family was addressed at the close of Tuesday night’s Rensselaer County Legislative meeting [Read more…] about A Rocky Time For Local Legislators

by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Falls was abuzz Friday evening, December 5. Activities began at 6 pm when Mayor Laura Reynolds and Santa Claus, assisted by little Caroline Still, elf Eric Kaufman and Conner McEvoy, waited for the sound of the fire truck horn to light the Village tree in the gazebo in Wood Park. [Read more…] about Santa Visits Hoosick Falls
At the Berlin Fire District #1 election on Tuesday, Joseph Sweener edged out incumbent George Shuhart by one vote to take a seat on the Board of Fire Commissioners for a five-year term. [Read more…] about Berlin Fire District Voting Results
At the Stephentown Fire District #1 election on Tuesday, Frank Zwack, Sr. was re-elected to another 5 year term as Fire Commissioner and Andrew Maguire was re-elected to another 3 year term as District Treasurer. [Read more…] about Stephentown Fire District Vote
The Stephentown Youth Commission is going Christmas Caroling. On Sunday, December 21, the Stephentown Youth Commission will be visiting homes in Stephentown, bringing with them the sounds of Christmas! [Read more…] about Christmas Caroling
The Halftime Sports Bar and Grill is sponsoring a children’s Christmas party to benefit local kids. Donate funds, or a new unwrapped toy, between now and December 20 and receive a draft beer for a penny. [Read more…] about Christmas Toy Drive

by Bea Peterson
Last year Suzanne and Gary Fitzpatrick’s son, Captain Brian Fitzpatrick, USAF, was stationed in Afghanistan. After her package of Halloween cookies was so well received by him, she put together a plan she called Operation Christmas Cookie. [Read more…] about Operation Christmas Cookie: A Touch Of Home In Iraq

by Bea Peterson
It’s astounding that a plain school gymnasium can be transformed into a lovely Cabaret time after time. Yet every year the volunteers at St. Mary’s Academy manage to perform their magic act. [Read more…] about SMA Cabaret: A Great Night Of Entertainment
by Bea Peterson
Extra chairs had to be set up to accommodate the crowd at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Friday evening, December 5. They came to hear the Premiere Concert of the Eastwick Choir. [Read more…] about Eastwick Choir A Big Hit
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Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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