Forest Coral
Coral fungi (Clavariaceae) look like sea coral but grow on the forest floor.
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By Doug La Rocque
Four area volunteer fire departments are the recipients of more than $289,000 from the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for 2018. [Read more…] about Area Fire Departments Receive Federal Grants
TANA Report And Greenway Concerns On The Agenda
By Doug La Rocque
The meeting began with amoment of silence to remember the victims of the 2001, September 11 attacks in New York City, Washington DC and Shanksville PA. [Read more…] about HOOSICK FALLS VILLAGE BOARD

HF 0 at Cambridge 1
Monday, 9/17. Alex Hommel scored with an assist from Orion Baker-Porazinski to give Cambridge a 1-0 first half lead that would hold up for the remainder of the game. Panther Cody Hodges had 4 saves while Parker Robinson had five for the Indians. [Read more…] about Boys Soccer

Bloomer Gets Hole-In-One
On September 12, in a golf match against Mechanicville, Hoosick Falls Central School junior Ryan Bloomer had the ultimate tee shot on the seventh hole. [Read more…] about Panther Golfers Cruise To 12-1

The Eastwick Press To Sponsor A Debate Between Ashby And Houghtling
By Doug La Rocque
The primary election contest between New Lebanon Town Clerk Tistrya Houghtling and Cambridge Environmental Attorney Don Boyajian, for the Democratic line in the 107th District NYS Assembly race, was won by Ms. Houghtling on Thursday, September 13, with 54.44 percent of the ballots cast. [Read more…] about Houghtling Wins 107th District Democratic Primary

Members Honor The Late Edward Manny III
Submitted by the Legislative Minority Office
The Legislature honored the passing of our friend and fellow legislator Edward Manny. [Read more…] about RensselaerCounty Legislature
Board Debates New Truck
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting September 17, Supervisor Alan Webster said the water system rehabilitation grant application has been submitted, and letters have gone out from both County legislators, Senator Marchione, Congressman John Faso and others supporting the town’s application. [Read more…] about PETERSBURGH TOWN BOARD

On Saturday, September 8, members of the Mary McClellan Hospital & Skilled Nursing Facility (1917-2003) employees had a great time greeting their friends and co-workers, some of whom had not seen each other in years. [Read more…] about Mary McClellan Hospital Reunion
How Do We Dump the Illegal Dumping
By Thaddeus Flint
Illegal dumpsters deposits, the offense and defense of a culvert, a new evil fly, and just how much power does the Town need when there isn’t any power were the topics of the night at an extraordinarily short Town Board meeting in New Lebanon last week. [Read more…] about NEW LEBANON TOWN BOARD
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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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