New Trail Marker Erected
A big thank you to Supervisor Houghtling and Town Historian Sheffer-Winig for their work in obtaining the grant to make this happen. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Marylou Feathers
Johnsonville – Marylou Feathers, 75, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday December 4, 2020 in the arms of her loving husband Larry. Born in Troy, she is the daughter of the late Marion (Haas) and Ray Greene. [Read more…] about Marylou Feathers
The Life Of George Holcomb
The Widow Perry’s Hay
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, July 2, 1849: This morning I rode down with Geo P to the widow of Abner Perry’s and Geo P. bargained with her for the grass in her two meadows. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Hoosick Falls
Dangerous Suspect Apprehended
After Manhunt In The Village
by Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Village Police were called to a parking area behind the Sand Bar Restaurant on Saturday morning, November 28, and discovered a vehicle that had been stolen out of West Hoosick. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Stephentown
Singing In The Season Of Lights
A Moment of Hope in a Dark Year
by Amy Modesti
Of course, it’s about a lot more than lights as the countdown to Christmas begins, but as the annual lighting of the Stephentown Christmas Tree took place once again, perhaps the lights this year signaled everyone’s wish for a better year to come. [Read more…] about Stephentown
Hoosick Falls
The Answer Is No
by Doug La Rocque
Two weeks ago, The Eastwick Press ran a story about a section of Pan Am Railways tracks along Railroad Avenue that were damaged in the big flood of July 2017. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Outdoors With Trix
Holiday Colors
Eastern Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens) is native to the eastern United States. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Berlin
Celebrating Birthday Number 103
Elizabeth Reynolds will be 103 years young on December 11. [Read more…] about Berlin
Berlin
Berlin Elementary Fourth Graders Study the Iroquois
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
The Berlin Elementary fourth-grade class recently completed a study of the Iroquois, a powerful alliance of native tribes of colonial New York. [Read more…] about Berlin
Troy
Sunday Kicks Off New Extended Victorian Stroll
Cornell Cooperative Extension, along with the Capital District YMCA, is excited to be a part of The Victorian Stroll, a tradition that takes place on the first Sunday in December in Troy. [Read more…] about Troy