Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Rensselaer County Ready to Serve as a State Mass Vaccination Site
Submitted by the Office of County Executive McLaughlin
Rensselaer County is ready to further expand a county mass vaccination site and partner with the state to deliver vaccines on a county and regional basis, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced Tuesday, February 16. [Read more…] about Troy
A Bad Ending To The Day
by Doug La Rocque
A 28-year old Hoosick Falls man’s trip ended not as he planned, and with a different destination, the hospital. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
This Bird Was Counted
Last weekend, Grafton Lakes State Park participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count, which is a weekend when ordinary folks report sightings of wild birds. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
A Brief Meeting
by Doug Larocque with Chris Tergliafera
One of the issues before the board on Thursday, February 11, was the Tri-Town Ambulance proposal. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board
Awaiting Taconic’s Response
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting held virtually on February 15, Ben Krahforst asked on behalf of the Water District Committee about progress on an agreement with Taconic stating its commitment to paying its part of the Water Infrastructure (WIIA) grant that is paying for renovation of the Water District facility. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Talks Lights, Library, Tax Collections And Area Business
by Doug La Rocque
Meeting once again via Zoom conference on Monday, February 15, the Stephentown Town Board enjoyed a brief and light hearted meeting, devoid of the sometimes controversial and serious matters that can dog any town (not just Stephentown) from time to time. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Super DIRTcar Series
Big Block Modifieds Volushia
Speedway Park, Volushia, Florida
Compiled by Steve Bradley
Saturday, February 13. Rained Out
Friday, February 12. 35 laps: 1) Michael Maresca ($4,000), Matt Sheppard ($2,000), Billy Decker ($1,000), [Read more…] about Auto Racing
ValleyCats Announce 2021 Frontier League Schedule
Home Opener Set for Friday, June 4
The Tri-City ValleyCats will begin their first season as a member of the Frontier League on Thursday, May 27 in Ottawa as part of a two-game set against the Titans. [Read more…] about Troy
Submitted by Coach Tim Christiansen
On Friday, February 12, the Berkshire League held its annual end of the year meet called Individual’s. [Read more…] about High School Swimming
New Police Officer Sworn In
by Denise Wright
“The February 11 Schodack Town Board meeting welcomed a new Schodack Police officer, Wally Lodin, being sworn in. Lodin comes to Schodack after serving 18 months with the Albany Police Department. His training officers will be Officer Roy and Eckel, and according to Supervisor Harris, his “character and integrity will serve the department well.” [Read more…] about Schodack
