Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Doug La Rocque
On Saturday, June 4, volunteers across the country participated in the 23rd National Trails Day by working on maintenance projects of all sorts. The day is a celebration of the the network of hiking trails all across the country. [Read more…] about National Trails Day At Grafton Lakes Park And Dyken Pond
The Beer Diviner Taproom will hold a Grand (Re) Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 25, from noon to 6 pm. Admission is free. The Beer Diviner Taproom is at 243 Bly Hollow Road, Cherry Plain (or Petersburgh for those using GPS), NY 12040
Living Museum Explores, Celebrates
Contemporary Rural American Life
Behold! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, has announced its Rural Guide schedule for Saturday, June 11, the second weekend of the 2016 summer programs. The museum without walls celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of New Lebanon. [Read more…] about BEHOLD! New Lebanon Rural Guide Programs For June 11, Second Weekend of 2016 Season
The Annual Stephen Colvin Football Tournament was held Saturday, June 4, at Hoosick Falls Central School. Nineteen teams, each composed of about eight players who paid $15 each to participate, made up the field. [Read more…] about Colvin Tournament Raises $4000
submitted by Adam Charbonneau
Berlin Elementary School held a Memorial Day theme day on May 26, a school-wide series of events that immersed students in patriotic learning activities and brought attention to the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans. [Read more…] about Remembering Our Vets A Theme At Berlin Elementary
Valedictorian
Emma Woolley, daughter of Laura Sicko Woolley and Mark Woolley of Cherry Plain, has been named Berlin High School’s Class of 2016 Valedictorian. [Read more…] about Berlin High School Announces Class of 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
submitted by Noreen O’Brien-Hall
The Polish Hall held its 8th Annual Poker Run on June 4th, that benefits the McGovern Cancer Fund, and was again a success! A beautiful day was had by all, with 70 registered participants. $1409 was collected by participants and donations, and was presented to Pat Hayes, chairperson of the McGovern Fund. Every year, the Polish Hall donates up to $1,000.00 of matched funds as well. [Read more…] about Polish Hall’s 8th Annual Poker Run Held June 4
Jackson Burhans And Maggie Gordon Named Berlin High School’s Most Outstanding Athletes For 2016
By Doug La Rocque
Two graduating seniors who plan to continue their sports careers at their chosen colleges were honored Monday night at the annual Berlin Central School District Sports Awards Banquet. [Read more…] about Berlin Central Holds Sports Awards Banquet
Keeping Our Fallen Heroes’ Memories Alive
submitted by Gail Smith
Voice of a Vet is excited to launch its new “Adopt a Serviceman” program. This unique program gives individuals, family and community members, organizations, clubs, churches and other groups an opportunity to purchase a beautifully detailed cross memorial that will bear the name of a fallen Town of Hoosick serviceman, when and where he died, and the war in which he served. [Read more…] about Voice Of A Vet’s Adopt a Serviceman Program
By Thaddeus Flint
The outcome of the Berlin School District’s June 2nd RoundTable discussion on the Smart School Bonds Act is that a committee will be formed to further study the matter. [Read more…] about From Round Table To Committee
