Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
A Well Known Racer Passes On
Compiled by Steve Bradley
Mark Fluery Passes
Well known for his racing at Lebanon Valley Speedway in his number 52 with neon green colors, Mark Fluery, just 62 years old, passed on November 18. [Read more…] about Auto Racing
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony
An induction into the National Junior Honor Society was held virtually for family and friends of 22 eighth grade students at Tamarac Middle School on November 23. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Elks Collect Blankets And Sheets For Homeless
The Brunswick Lodge of Elks is currently collecting blankets and twin size sheets which they will provide to Joseph House in Troy. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Kathleen Patire Will Replace Pam Cottrell As District Clerk
by Alex Brooks
At its November 19 meeting, the Hoosick Falls School Board appointed Kathleen Patire as District Clerk and as Secretary to the Superintendent, to replace Pam Cottrell who is retiring at the end of December. The Board voted unanimously in favor, except that Joe Patire abstained. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School
SVMC Urges Patients Not To Delay Care
Over the past several weeks, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), has experienced an increase in patients who need to be admitted to the hospital for illnesses not related to COVID. [Read more…] about Bennington
CPWG Meetings Continue On Line
The next meeting of the Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) will be held Wednesday, December 16, from 6 to 8 pm. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Library Fundraiser
SML will be having an Online Holiday Market this year with pick up of orders on December 20. Usually we have a great day at the library with lots of food and vendors but this year we are moving online. [Read more…] about The Stephentown Library
This photo was taken at Babcock Lake in Grafton on November 14. [Read more…] about Photo By Matt
Charlotte’s Court Is Postponed
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, June 18, 1849: Today I took my one horse wagon and carried four of my meanest pigs to Pittsfield and sold them for one dollar apiece. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Christmas Trees Again Adorn Village Streets
by Steve Bradley
For several years the Festival of Trees has seen the main streets in the Village decked out with evergreen trees placed in barrels and decorated by sponsors, primarily downtown businesses. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
