Class Of 2019 Top 10 Academic Performers
On March 20, the Berlin High School class of 2019 marked 100 days until graduation with the announcement and celebration of its top 10 academic performers. [Read more…] about Berlin High School
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Class Of 2019 Top 10 Academic Performers
On March 20, the Berlin High School class of 2019 marked 100 days until graduation with the announcement and celebration of its top 10 academic performers. [Read more…] about Berlin High School

Spring Snow
Although the calendar says Spring began last Wednesday, significant snowfall arrived Friday on the Rensselaer Plateau. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Literary Characters Is The Theme Of Berlin 4th Of July Parade
For over 100 years the Berlin’s annual 4th of July has celebrated the best that is America. [Read more…] about Berlin

The Brush or Comb Factory building which used to be on River Road in Petersburgh is in the background in this picture of the Flood of March 27, 1913. [Read more…] about Historical Picture Series
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Town Board held a Public Hearing on its proposed PILOT law on Tuesday evening, March 19. [Read more…] about Town of Hoosick Public Hearing on PILOT Law
Capital Project Planning -Full Speed Ahead
by Alex Brooks
School Business Administrator Emily Sanders said now that the Capital Project has been approved by the voters, the administration is moving forward immediately. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School
It’s Mud Season In Town
By Thaddeus Flint
The roads are muddy, the Highway Department is getting a new truck, and the Library is making it financially attractive to return anything you might have been meaning to return—but just haven’t had the time yet—since from around the end of World War II. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Submitted by Ed Write
While the basketball season may be over, excitement still surrounds the inaugural NEPSAC AAA Prep basketball team at Hoosac School. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Basketball Soars Above The Rim
Gregory S. Cornell, 59, of East Road died suddenly at his residence on Friday March 22, 2019. [Read more…] about Gregory S. Cornell
George is “Discustified”
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Sunday November 9, 1845: Today I am quite unwell with a sudden cold, being on the road to Pittsfield yesterday in the rain. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
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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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