Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Tamarac High School Says Goodbye To Emily Hayden
By Doug La Rocque
Students, teachers, staff, administrators, family and friends lined the circle in front of Tamarac High School on Saturday morning, May 23, to say one last goodbye to Emily Hayden, the senior who was killed one week earlier in a UTV accident in Peru, near Plattsburgh. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Memorial Day Chicken BBQ
Following the ceremonies at the town’s Veterans Monument and at two cemeteries, members of the Taconic Valley American Legion Post held a Chicken Barbecue at their headquarters on Railroad Street, the former Watipi Building, which they continue to renovate. [Read more…] about Berlin
Two Veterans Banners Honor WWII Heroes
The Town of Petersburgh had two soldiers who lost their lives in combat in World War II. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Board Hears Transfer Station Tales Of Woe
By Michelle Van Horn
Councilmember Bill Jennings’ report on the transfer station said that there is a bit of a bear problem. [Read more…] about Stephentown
Memorial Day Services
Since we are unable this year to gather together as a community to honor and remember our military men and women who died in service to our country as well as those currently serving our nation, a small virtual service was performed in New Lebanon on Memorial Day. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Board Approves 20-21 Budget With 0.98% Tax Levy Increase
by Alex Brooks
At its regular meeting on May 21, The Hoosick Falls School Board approved its budget for the upcoming school year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School
Police Arrest Man for Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With A Minor
Hoosick Falls Police Department Press Release
On Tuesday May 26, Hoosick Falls Police arrested the following subject after a month long investigation into his online attempt to meet a 15 year old girl for sexual contact. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Cell Tower Project Is Back, With A Twist
By Doug La Rocque
The Brunswick Planning Board held only its second meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic broke, and it was once again using a teleconference format. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Getting Started On The Hog House
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, April 17, 1848: Today I went to Pittsfield and carried ten bushels apples, Spitzenburghs mostly and sold them at 75 cts per. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Megan Flynn Is Sage Female Athlete Of The Year
Submitted by Sage Colleges
The Sage Colleges’ Department of Athletics has selected graduate women’s basketball performer Megan Flynn of Hoosick Falls as the 2019-2020 Female Athlete of the Year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
