Hoosick Falls – Jean A. (Grogan) Thompson, 84, died peacefully Monday, November 23, 2015 at The Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Born in Bennington, VT on January 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Ethel Jones Grogan. [Read more…] about Jean A. Thompson
Getting Ready For Winter; A New Year’s Day Earthquake
Monday, December 5, 1836: Today I banked up my house.
Tuesday: Today I went onto Adam Brown’s hill after slippery elm bark but could not get any and went to Aaron Sackett’s meadow and he told me to get what I wanted and I got some to make my wife a drink for a cough. Towards night I drew a load of wood for Mr. John Sackett from Hazard Morey’s meadow, which is in part to pay him for helping me cut and draw in my corn. [Read more…] about Getting Ready For Winter; A New Year’s Day Earthquake
Hoosac Basketball Season Begins
Hoosac School Boy’s Basketball will begin it’s quest for a New England Championship at home this Saturday, December 5 at 3 pm vs Bradford Christian Academy of Haverhill, MA. [Read more…] about Hoosac Basketball Season Begins
Bowling Team Wins First Match
The Hoosick Falls bowling team had their first match of the season at Granville on Tuesday, winning by the score of 4-0. Hoosick Falls had a match total of 3,722 to Granville’s match total of 2,494. [Read more…] about Bowling Team Wins First Match
Hoosick Falls Bowling Team Season Preview
submitted by Coach Bob Lang
The Hoosick Falls bowling team has both experienced and upcoming young bowlers that are ready to contend for the Adirondack League and Sectional titles. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Bowling Team Season Preview
Berlin High School Wrestlers Hope To Improve On Initial Season On The Mats
By Doug La Rocque
Coach D.J. Connally is the first to admit his team is young, lacking a lot of experience, and has a long road to travel before they can become a force in the Patroon Conference. [Read more…] about Berlin High School Wrestlers Hope To Improve On Initial Season On The Mats
Truck Rollover Closes Route 2 In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
A Troy Sand and Gravel truck attempting to turn eastbound on Route 2 from the Valente Stone Quarry caught its rear wheels on the soft shoulder and overturned Friday afternoon. [Read more…] about Truck Rollover Closes Route 2 In Grafton
Thanksgiving Day Fire
by Steve Bradley
A Thanksgiving day fire put a Hoosick Falls family of three out of their 62 High Street home. The call came in just after 5 pm, and firefighters arrived minutes later to the small two story home with fire shooting out the upstairs windows. [Read more…] about Thanksgiving Day Fire
Small Business Saturday Takes Center Stage In Petersburgh
By Doug La Rocque
Around the nation, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is known as Small Business Saturday. While the major chains and large commercial outlets shine on Black Friday, the following day is a time for the smaller businesses to highlight their products and services. To that end, the Petersburgh Veteran’s Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) held its annual celebration of Small Business Saturday with the theme shop locally this holiday season. [Read more…] about Small Business Saturday Takes Center Stage In Petersburgh
HFCS Masterminds Team In Television Competition
Six members of the varsity MasterMinds Team from Hoosick Falls Central School traveled to Schenectady, New York to tape a competition for an upcoming television broadcast. The taping was at Proctors Theater and the show will air in early 2016. [Read more…] about HFCS Masterminds Team In Television Competition