This Bird Was Counted
Last weekend, Grafton Lakes State Park participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count, which is a weekend when ordinary folks report sightings of wild birds. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

This Bird Was Counted
Last weekend, Grafton Lakes State Park participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count, which is a weekend when ordinary folks report sightings of wild birds. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
A Brief Meeting
by Doug Larocque with Chris Tergliafera
One of the issues before the board on Thursday, February 11, was the Tri-Town Ambulance proposal. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board
Awaiting Taconic’s Response
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting held virtually on February 15, Ben Krahforst asked on behalf of the Water District Committee about progress on an agreement with Taconic stating its commitment to paying its part of the Water Infrastructure (WIIA) grant that is paying for renovation of the Water District facility. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Talks Lights, Library, Tax Collections And Area Business
by Doug La Rocque
Meeting once again via Zoom conference on Monday, February 15, the Stephentown Town Board enjoyed a brief and light hearted meeting, devoid of the sometimes controversial and serious matters that can dog any town (not just Stephentown) from time to time. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Super DIRTcar Series
Big Block Modifieds Volushia
Speedway Park, Volushia, Florida
Compiled by Steve Bradley
Saturday, February 13. Rained Out
Friday, February 12. 35 laps: 1) Michael Maresca ($4,000), Matt Sheppard ($2,000), Billy Decker ($1,000), [Read more…] about Auto Racing
ValleyCats Announce 2021 Frontier League Schedule
Home Opener Set for Friday, June 4
The Tri-City ValleyCats will begin their first season as a member of the Frontier League on Thursday, May 27 in Ottawa as part of a two-game set against the Titans. [Read more…] about Troy
Submitted by Coach Tim Christiansen
On Friday, February 12, the Berkshire League held its annual end of the year meet called Individual’s. [Read more…] about High School Swimming

New Police Officer Sworn In
by Denise Wright
“The February 11 Schodack Town Board meeting welcomed a new Schodack Police officer, Wally Lodin, being sworn in. Lodin comes to Schodack after serving 18 months with the Albany Police Department. His training officers will be Officer Roy and Eckel, and according to Supervisor Harris, his “character and integrity will serve the department well.” [Read more…] about Schodack

Fire Department Restores Its History
by Denise Wright
When local author Gloria Waldron Hukle (Perreault) drives by the old Hoags Corners fire station near the intersection of Dunham Hollow Road and Route 66, her mind begins to wonder about the story behind the past of the red-sided building with new white trimmed windows. [Read more…] about Hoags Corners

Moving Up In Their Careers
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is pleased to announce its current graduates in the LNA program. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
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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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