In 2018, which is the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that protects more than 1,025 species, several national conservation organizations are celebrating birds and why birds matter. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix Niernberger
McLaughlin Takes The Reins Of County Government
When former County Executive Kathy Jimino announced last summer she would not seek another term, two Republicans announced their candidacy to replace her. Chris Meyer, who served as Ms. Jimimo’s Deputy and area Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin. Later in the election season, Andrea Smyth claimed the Democratic Party nomination. [Read more…] about McLaughlin Takes The Reins Of County Government
WomenBuild New Lebanon
Meissner’s Auction Service To Host Next Event
On Thursday, January 18 from 6 to 8 pm, WomenBuild New Lebanon will host Handbags for Habitat, a fundraising event at Meissner’s Auction Service in New Lebanon to help support the kickoff of the upcoming WomenBuild in New Lebanon, which will begin at the end of January. [Read more…] about WomenBuild New Lebanon
Lady Bengals Lose Heartbreaker
After blowing away the Icabod Crane Lady Riders in the opening round of the Tamarac Holiday Tournament 48 to 24, Tamarac’s girls basketball team lost by a single point, 47 to 46 in the Championship game against Vorheesville’s Lady Blackbirds. [Read more…] about Lady Bengals Lose Heartbreaker
Grafton Town Board Second Highway Department Truck Purchase Approved
At its December 11 meeting the Grafton Town Board unanimously approved the purchase of a new truck for the Highway Department by off state bid and agreed to put forth bids for a second new or used truck that would fit the town’s specific needs. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Second Highway Department Truck Purchase Approved
Art Hyde Retires From Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department
After 37 years of service to the citizens of Rensselaer County, Art Hyde retired in the position of Senior Narcotics Investigator with the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office. [Read more…] about Art Hyde Retires From Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department
Grafton Lakes State Park 33rd Annual Ice Fishing Contest
Grafton Lakes State Park will host its 33rd annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 20 from 5:30 am to 3 pm. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park 33rd Annual Ice Fishing Contest
Defining Special Education
Ida M. Vincent
Averill Park
Ada M. Vincent 93, of Sheer Road, Averill Park, a longtime resident of Berlin, peacefully entered into eternal life surrounded by many of those she held most dear on Wednesday December 20, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after being stricken on Tuesday at home. [Read more…] about Ida M. Vincent
Barbara Fleming Pierce
Hoosick, NY
Barbara Fleming Pierce, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. She was married for 65 years to the late Frank O. Pierce who passed in 2015. [Read more…] about Barbara Fleming Pierce