Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
HFCS Suspends In-Person Classes For One Day After COVID-19 Report
by Doug La Rocque
On Monday, September 28, the Hoosick Falls Central School District (HFCS) was informed a student had tested positive for COVID-19, and as per state and county guidelines, immediately notified the Rensselaer County Health Department. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
The Beauty Of Fall Awaits The Beast To Come
we enter the peak color season around eastern Rensselaer County and western New England, The Eastwick Press Nature Photographer Trix Niernberger found this beautiful view of the Taconic Ridge while on a recent trip to Berlin. [Read more…] about Berlin
Rensselaer County Remembers DWI Victims
by Amy Modesti
Although Tuesday, September 29 may be “National Coffee Day,” it is also a day to remember the Rensselaer County residents who were killed by drunk drivers. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Wrinkled Beauty
Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is one of the many native varieties of Goldenrod blooming now in the eastern United States. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Fabulous Fall-Out Car And Bike Show
The onset of COVID-19 has resulted in the cancelation of many car shows this year, but not the 15th annual event put on by the Berlin Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary. [Read more…] about Berlin
A Walk Around Town
Three Petersburgh women had cause to celebrate on a recent beautiful, crisp September morning. They had completed their goal of walking on every Road in the town of Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Water Project Is Over Budget
Town Sends Revised Budget For Approval
A rump session of the Petersburgh Town Board attended only by Supervisor Smith and Councilmen Heinz Noeding and Alan Webster consisted almost entirely of Heinz Noeding explaining revisions to the budget for the Water Infrastructure (WIIA) grant, the $1.235 million project to renovate the Petersburgh Water District system [Read more…] about Petersburgh
North Bennington’s Marty Kelly Gets First Career Win
Compiled by Steve Bradley
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Coming Up: OktoberFAST, October 6. Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman Series DIRTcar Pro Stock Series. [Read more…] about Auto Racing
Playoffs Move to Final Rounds
by Kevin Weeden
Dewstomper Golf Notes: Every Wednesday morning a group of guys, any where from 15-25 gather to play in the “dew.” [Read more…] about Dutchaven Golf
