Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Capital Project Planning -Full Speed Ahead
by Alex Brooks
School Business Administrator Emily Sanders said now that the Capital Project has been approved by the voters, the administration is moving forward immediately. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School
It’s Mud Season In Town
By Thaddeus Flint
The roads are muddy, the Highway Department is getting a new truck, and the Library is making it financially attractive to return anything you might have been meaning to return—but just haven’t had the time yet—since from around the end of World War II. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Submitted by Ed Write
While the basketball season may be over, excitement still surrounds the inaugural NEPSAC AAA Prep basketball team at Hoosac School. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Basketball Soars Above The Rim
Gregory S. Cornell, 59, of East Road died suddenly at his residence on Friday March 22, 2019. [Read more…] about Gregory S. Cornell
George is “Discustified”
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Sunday November 9, 1845: Today I am quite unwell with a sudden cold, being on the road to Pittsfield yesterday in the rain. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
by Steve Bradley
They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. This Viking certainly was, as he brandished his sword in a not so threatening way along the parade route this past Saturday, March 16. [Read more…] about St. Patrick’s Day In Hoosick Falls
Man Dies In Mobil Home Fire
By Doug La Rocque
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department says a 64 year old man perished when flames tore through his home Saturday night, March 16, at the County Acres Mobile Home Park in Pittstown. The victim is identified as Robert Thomas. [Read more…] about Pittstown
Watkins Glen 16 15 8 4 43
Cambridge 13 19 9 16 57
Saturday, March 16 at Hudson Valley Community College. Going into Saturday evening’s game, the Cambridge Lady Indians basketball team had the chance to become the first team in the history of the school to bring home a state championship in any sport that wasn’t called football. [Read more…] about Mission Complete: Cambridge Girls Are The Champions
Phillips, a 5’11” sophomore guard, was selected as the state tournament Most Valuable Player. [Read more…] about Sophie Phillips Named Tournament MVP
Highway Workers Contract Settled
by Alex Brooks
At the March 18 Petersburgh Town board meeting, Supervisor Alan Webster announced that the Town has reached an agreement with the Teamsters on a contract with the Town highway workers. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
