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The Berlin and New Lebanon School District Wrestling Team will be holding a Wrestling Expo and All-You-Can-Eat Benefit Breakfast. [Read more…] about Berlin/New Lebanon Wrestling Expo
Helen N. Panos
Hoosick Falls – Helen Nicolas Panos, 94, formerly of Troy, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Diamond Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Troy after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady on September 5, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Albert A. and Bena Reinfurt Nicolas. Helen was raised in Hoosick Falls and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy where she was the class valedictorian. [Read more…] about Helen N. Panos
William A. Sears
West Lebanon – William A. Sears, 80, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Whittier Nursing Center in Ghent, NY. Born in Albany on February 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Raymond and Alice Hatch Sears. [Read more…] about William A. Sears
A Trip to Saratoga County
Saturday, June 24, 1837: Today I went with my double team to move Mr. Daniel Kites, he is going to live in my Rodgers house. Said Kites lives in Saratoga County in the town of Morow. This afternoon about 5 o’clock I got to Hoosic Falls and tonight I stayed to David Barnhart the father of brother Wm Holcomb. [Read more…] about A Trip to Saratoga County
Village Trustees Handled A Difficult Situation Well
To The Editor:
I’d like to offer a few thoughts on the PFOA contamination in the Village of Hoosick Falls and the upcoming Village elections. [Read more…] about Village Trustees Handled A Difficult Situation Well
Grace Christian Church Honor Roll
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Hoosick Falls Central School Honor Roll
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New Lebanon Honor Roll
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Berlin Honor Roll
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PFOA Found In The Petersburgh Municipal Water System
Levels Just Below Critical Threshold
By Doug La Rocque
Initial test results from the New York State Department of Health have found PFOA in Petersburgh’s water supply, at levels between 93.3 and 95.9 parts per trillion. The most recent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advisory level for PFOA in drinking water is 400 parts per trillion, Region 2 of the Environmental Protection Agency about a month ago said they are developing a “lifetime health advisory level for PFOA” and recommended in the interim that people not consume water with a level at or above 100 ppt. [Read more…] about PFOA Found In The Petersburgh Municipal Water System