Johnsonville – Joseph P. “Smokey” Malo, 64, of Johnsonville and former resident of Mechanicville, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital, after several health complications over the past year. [Read more…] about Joseph P. Malo
Front Page
The Life Of George Holcomb
Geo P.’s Quarrel Comes To Blows
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, April 30, 1849: Today Stephen Palmer the son of Russell Palmer began to work for me by the month at four dollars per month for five months [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Rensselaer County
A Good Night For Incumbents
Petersburgh Highway Superintendent Change Rejected
by Doug La Rocque
Congressional Representatives Antonio Delgado, Elise Stefanik and Paul Tonko were all re-elected Tuesday, although the margin for victory for Representative Delgado was closer than most had anticipated. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Grafton
Catholic Charities Food Giveaway Comes To GLSP
The mass food giveaway takes place on Monday, November 9 at Grafton Lakes State Park, starting at 9:30 am. [Read more…] about Grafton
New Lebanon
Still No Sign Of Tilden Wreath Stolen In Spring
by Doug La Rocque
It was in April of this year, it was discovered that the bronze wreath that once sat on the tomb of Samuel Tilden. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Outdoors With Trix
Marginal Sori
This Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) was found last week in the Petersburgh woods before the snow fell. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Petersburgh
No Tax Increase
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held its final budget workshop on the 2021 budget on Monday November 2, and it appears that the tax levy will remain the same as this year, or perhaps even decrease slightly. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Rensselaer County
Chamber Hands Out Annual Awards
For more than 25 years, the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce has recognized businesses that invest in the economic, cultural and humanitarian advancement of the Rensselaer County region by bestowing the Van Rensselaer Awards and the Edward H. “Ebbie” Pattison Citizenship Award, recognizing an individual who demonstrates good citizenship and a community-centered spirit. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Washington
Delgado Introduces Legislation to Benefit Seniors
Last week, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado announced the introduction of two bills aimed at keeping seniors safe at home, whether in a facility or private residence. [Read more…] about Washington