Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Ice Fishing Contest Will Go Forth At GLSP
Cabin Fever Event Will Replace Winterfest
Grafton Lakes State Park will host its 36th annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 16, from 7 am to 2 pm. Join in the fun and brave the cold temperatures for your chance to land a winning catch on several of the park’s ponds. [Read more…] about Grafton
More Farmland Protected Along The Hoosic River
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the permanent protection of 520 acres on the Copses Farm in the Towns of Schaghticoke and Pittstown. More than 2,500 acres have been conserved with ASA to date within the two towns. [Read more…] about Schaghticoke
Gingerbread Ornament Kits
Nothing’s better than being able to eat your own ornaments right off your own Christmas Tree. [Read more…] about Grafton
Miller Museum And Gift Shop Open During Holidays
The Louis Miller Museum, home of the Hoosick Township Historical Society, will be open for weekend business during the holiday season, along with its gift shop, which is fully stocked with handmade crafts by local artisans. Appointments can also be scheduled during the week. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Lending A Hand To The Anchor Food Pantry
During these times of uncertainty, our food pantries play an important role in taking care of members of our community. [Read more…] about Castleton
A Gift Of Grand Proportion For HACA Food Pantry
Peter Rivenburg, Master the Van Rensselaer Masons of Hoosick Falls, front left, passes a $5,000 check to Dianne Hosterman of the Hoosick Area Church Association. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Cheney Library Returning To Curbside Service
With COVID-19 rates consistently rising in our area and our dedication to providing safe library services to our patrons, Cheney Library has decided to return to curbside services only. This decision was made based on local and state COVID-19 statistics, as well as information from the library system level. We will continue to provide updates via email and on our website, www.cheneylibrary.org. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
New Trail Marker Erected
A big thank you to Supervisor Houghtling and Town Historian Sheffer-Winig for their work in obtaining the grant to make this happen. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
The Widow Perry’s Hay
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, July 2, 1849: This morning I rode down with Geo P to the widow of Abner Perry’s and Geo P. bargained with her for the grass in her two meadows. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Dangerous Suspect Apprehended
After Manhunt In The Village
by Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Village Police were called to a parking area behind the Sand Bar Restaurant on Saturday morning, November 28, and discovered a vehicle that had been stolen out of West Hoosick. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
