Christmas Is Coming! Adopt A Tree For The Festival Of Trees
Remember when you were young and driving through a village decorated for the holidays made a magical memorable impression? [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
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Christmas Is Coming! Adopt A Tree For The Festival Of Trees
Remember when you were young and driving through a village decorated for the holidays made a magical memorable impression? [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
SVHC Presents Virtual Q&A
Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) will host a free COVID webinar featuring clinical experts for residents of Hoosick Falls and its surrounding towns from 6 to 7 pm on Thursday, October 29. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Library has Opened Its Doors Again
The Stephentown Memorial Library is pleased to announce that it is open for in-person browsing, computer use, and copy/fax services by appointment only. [Read more…] about Stephentown
Bushnell, FL – Malcolm Richard Brownell, formerly of Hoosick Falls, New York, died on October 8, 2020 at his home with family by his side following a short illness. [Read more…] about Malcolm R. Brownell
A Big Sale of Wool
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Wednesday, January 31, 1849: Today I walked to Lebanon to the Baptist Church to the funeral of Hampton Babcock. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb

Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno Passes Away At 91
by Doug La Rocque
The death of one of the most powerful political figures Rensselaer County has ever known was announced by his spokesperson Kris Thompson on Wednesday morning, October 7. [Read more…] about Brunswick

Wild Storm Knocks Out Power Around The County
by Doug La Rocque
The National Weather Service, and most of the television meteorologists, started warning everyone that some strong thunderstorms and high winds could develop Wednesday afternoon, October 7. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Area School COVID-19 Update
by Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) made a decision to switch to fully remote learning for the week of October 5 through 9, with the school building slated to re-open for classes on Tuesday, October 13. [Read more…] about Rensselaer/ Columbia Counties
Water Tank Being Filled
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Water District is refilling its tank after repairs were made to the inlet and outlet pipes. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
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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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