by Bea Peterson
A crowd gathered in Wood Park at 6 pm on Saturday, December 8 for the official lighting of the tree in the gazebo, organized by Hoosick Rising. [Read more…] about Christmas Tree Lighting
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Berlin/New Lebanon Wrestlers Pin Mustangs
Submitted by D. J. Connelly
The wrestling team had its first home match of the season against Cairo-Durham on Thursday, December 6 at New Lebanon High School. [Read more…] about Berlin/New Lebanon Wrestlers Pin Mustangs
Benefit For Ron Colvin
A benefit for Ron Colvin was held Saturday evening at the Polish Hall in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Benefit For Ron Colvin
The Life Of George Holcomb
A Visit To Geo P At School
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, January 6, 1845: Tonight my children went with the cutter up to singing school to the widow Goodrich’s. Tonight a high wind and a little snow. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
A Busy Day At The Cheney Library
The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls was a beehive of activity this past Saturday, December 1. [Read more…] about A Busy Day At The Cheney Library
McLaughlin Opposes Troy Sanctuary City Legislation
Claims It Will Have A Negative Impact On The County
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin has penned a letter to Troy City Councilman David Bissember, asking him to reconsider his legislation, believing it will undermine efforts to protect those who live and work in the city of Troy and Rensselaer County as a whole. [Read more…] about McLaughlin Opposes Troy Sanctuary City Legislation
The Victorian Era Comes Alive Once Again
By Doug La Rocque
The hands of time were turned back on the streets of downtown Troy on Sunday, December 2, as the 36th version of the Victorian Stroll took over the heart of the city. [Read more…] about The Victorian Era Comes Alive Once Again
County Budget Is Adopted
By Doug La Rocque
“This budget is good news for residents and taxpayers, with the County avoiding a tax increase and remaining under the state tax cap for the eighth consecutive year. [Read more…] about County Budget Is Adopted
Wish You Were Here
Winter can often be a sloppy, slippery, cold and miserable mess, but sometimes, it can be as pretty as the proverbial post card. Such was the scene on Thursday morning, November 29, following the snowstorm that dumped up to a foot of snow on Grafton. [Read more…] about Wish You Were Here
Tamarac Students Help Out Luke Hoag With Make-A-Wish
This is year four for Luke Hoag’s campaign to raise money for the Make a Wish Campaign, and on Monday morning, December 3, the students at Tamarac Elementary presented Luke with 4,119 letters to Santa, to deliver to Macy’s on December 7, what is called Believe Day. [Read more…] about Tamarac Students Help Out Luke Hoag With Make-A-Wish