Running For The Roses
108 participants leave the starting line on Sunday, August 11 as they take part in the 34th Annual “Run for the Roses” at Grafton Lakes State Park. [Read more…] about Grafton
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Running For The Roses
108 participants leave the starting line on Sunday, August 11 as they take part in the 34th Annual “Run for the Roses” at Grafton Lakes State Park. [Read more…] about Grafton

This fast flying dragonfly called a Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa) was a welcome visitor to a Petersburgh yard last week. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Town Board Hears Sharpe Road Development Concerns
By Doug La Rocque
At a public hearing earlier in the month, several residents of Sharpe Road, concerned about the proposed 17-lot single family home development project proposed for land along that road, asked the Brunswick Planning Board to consider changing the .6 acre minimum requirement for housing constructed in an R-25 zone. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Some Cost Saving Realized For Water Tower
By Emily Gabert
It was nearly two years ago when the NYS Department of Health (DOH) came to a Berlin Town Board meeting to say either build a water tower, or face the strong possibility of a permanent boil water order as it relates to Water District #2. [Read more…] about Berlin
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Friday, August 9.
Modifieds: (Note: Neil Stratton won the race but was disqualified after post race inspection). Peter Britten, [Read more…] about Auto Racing
Supervisor Will Not Seek Re-electon
Town Supervisor Alan Webster has decided he will not seek another term in office, at least not as Town Supervisor. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
The Pros And Cons Of A Motocross Track
By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam opened the Monday night, August 12 Town Board meeting, by making public comment on the revival of a motocross track in West Hoosick, the first item on the agenda. [Read more…] about Hoosick
A Win In A Legal Battle, But A Long Way To Go
By Doug La Rocque
During the public comment portion of the Tuesday, August 13 meeting of the Hoosick Falls Village Board, resident Kevin Allard asked about the status of a lawsuit filed against the village by their former environmental attornies, Fitzgerald, Morris, Baker and Firth of Glens Falls. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Highway Department Issues Again Dominate Town Board Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
The Monday, August 12 session of the Grafton Town Board was proceeding smoothly, and looked like it would be another quick summertime meeting. [Read more…] about Grafton
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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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