Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 31st Annual Winter Festival and Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 23. The Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly and recreational activities. The event is on snow or no snow, and is free of charge. Main events run from 10 am to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Grafton Lake State Park’s 31st Annual Winter Festival
Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Five-mile Snowshoe to Geiser Preserve for Animal Tracking will be held January 16 from 10 am to 1 pm. See who is living in the Land Trust’s Geiser Preserve. Winter gives hikers a special opportunity to see the signs of unseen animals in the snow. [Read more…] about Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Ulysses Francis Sweener, Jr.
Stephentown- Ulysses Francis Sweener, Jr., 85, passed away on December 22, 2015, embraced by his family who loved him dearly, while in Hospice Care at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY. Known as “Jr.” or “Junnie” by everyone, he exhibited his zest for life until called home by his Creator. [Read more…] about Ulysses Francis Sweener, Jr.
Patricia Ann Hayden
Hoosick Falls-Patricia Ann Hayden, 70, of Hoosick Falls, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Patricia Ann Hayden
John R. Cottrell
Cottrell of Dover, DE was born at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY on December 9, 1927. John passed away at the age of 88 on December 24, 2015. John retired from the Air Force after proudly serving 30 years. [Read more…] about John R. Cottrell
John J. Schipisch
Salem – John D. Schipisch, 61, of Salem, passed away with his wife at his side, Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Indian River Rehabilitation Home in Granville, NY, after a courageous battle with cancer. [Read more…] about John J. Schipisch
Henrietta Ann Harrison
Hoosick Falls – Henrietta Ann Harrison 84, passed away on Saturday January 2, 2016 at the Centers for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, New York. [Read more…] about Henrietta Ann Harrison
Richard Kruzikas
Eagle Bridge – Richard Kruzikas, 69, passed away on Sunday December 27, 2015 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vermont. He resided on Eagle Bridge Road with his wife Diane (Kozloski) Kruzikas. [Read more…] about Richard Kruzikas
Lawrence A. Frier
Hoosick Falls – Lawrence A. “Larry” Frier, 69, passed away on Sunday December 27, 2015 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. He resided on River Road with his wife Madeline (Dee) Vertefeville Frier. [Read more…] about Lawrence A. Frier
Paul K. Haynes
Hoosick Falls – Paul K. Haynes Sr., 73, passed away on Monday December 21, at his residence on Carey Avenue. He resided there with his wife Mary (Laroche) Haynes. [Read more…] about Paul K. Haynes