New Lebanon – Sarah Larkin Allgood, 57, passed away at her home on January 1, 2017. She was the daughter of Anna Sweener Larkin of New Lebanon and the late Irving Larkin. [Read more…] about Sarah Allgood
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New Lebanon – Sarah Larkin Allgood, 57, passed away at her home on January 1, 2017. She was the daughter of Anna Sweener Larkin of New Lebanon and the late Irving Larkin. [Read more…] about Sarah Allgood

Berlin – Hazel Marie Buttons Alderman, 45, formerly of Berlin, died peacefully Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home with her family at her side. [Read more…] about Hazel M. Alderman

Hoosick Falls – On December 20, 2016, Vern Weeden passed away unexpectedly at his home on Quaker Road in Pittstown at the age of 70. [Read more…] about Vernon Paul Weeden
Hoosick Falls – Shirley A. Howard, 81, passed away on Monday January 2, 2017 at her residence on Second Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Shirley Howard
Hancock, MA – Blanche Rathbun Lillie, 87, died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Springside Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Pittsfield, MA. [Read more…] about Blanche Lillie

By Doug La Rocque
The environmental conservation organization completed the acquisition of the large tract of land off Stuffle St. in Grafton extending into Pittstown on December 22 2016 for the purchase price of $650,000. [Read more…] about Gundrum Lumber Sells 927 Acres Of Land To The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance
by Alex Brooks
At the December 15 meeting of the Hoosick Falls School Board, John Helft said two public meetings were held in December to present information about the Capital Project that is now in development and to solicit public comments on the project and what the priorities should be. He said only two people showed up for these meetings. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Tries To Engage The Public In Capital Project Planning

by Thaddeus Flint
The Stephentown Elementary School property has been sold to Stephentown cheese making company Four Fat Fowl, it was announced at the December 20 Berlin School Board meeting. [Read more…] about Stephentown Elementary Building Will Become A Cheese Factory

by Steve Bradley
In 2015, Luke Hoag set a goal of 25,000 letters in his drive to get funds for the Macy’s Make-A-Wish fundraiser. Luke made that goal last year. [Read more…] about Luke Rewarded For Exceeding Goal
Berlin Town Board Closes The 2016 Books And Appoints A New Town Justice
By Doug La Rocque
Like all towns around New York State, Berlin’s Board gathered Thursday December 29 to pay all the remaining bills so the 2016 financial records can be finalized and filed with the state. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
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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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