by Bea Peterson
Michael Lohnes of Hoosick Falls appeared before Rensselaer County Court Judge Andrew G. Ceresia on July 1 to face charges in connection with a December 29, 2008, burglary at a Hill Road farm in the Town of Hoosick. In addition to the burglary charges, Lohnes is accused of criminal mischief and cruelty to animals. A horse named Skye, boarded at the farm and owned by Dawn Feathers was stabbed 20 times and killed the night of the burglary.
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Hubbard Resigns As Petersburgh Supervisor
Schaaphok Appointed By Board
by Alex Brooks
At a special meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board on Saturday, June 27, Mason Hubbard submitted his resignation as Town Supervisor. At the same meeting, Hubbard asked the Board to appoint Deputy Supervisor Peter Schaaphok as Town Supervisor to succeed him. [Read more…] about Hubbard Resigns As Petersburgh Supervisor
Reynolds Foundation Donates $5k To Senior Center
by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday afternoon, June 30, Edith Craig Reynolds Foundation Board Members Norma Brenenstuhl, Armand Rousseau and Bill Shiland, Sr. presented a check for $5,000 to Kathy Bugbee, Director of the Hoosick Falls Senior Center, for the purchase of several pieces of At Your Pace fitness equipment. [Read more…] about Reynolds Foundation Donates $5k To Senior Center
Patire’s Is Still In Business
by Bea Peterson
Bruce Patire is upset, and that’s putting it mildly. Sure, he was one of the dealers closed by General Motors, but he is not out of business. “We’ve dealt with GM for 41 years,” he said. “They do nothing for free.” [Read more…] about Patire’s Is Still In Business
New Lebanon Zoning Re-Write
by David Flint
The New Lebanon Town Board heard residents’ comments and concerns at a public hearing on Monday regarding the long awaited proposal for a revised zoning law. About 65 residents and business people attended the hearing at the Fire Hall.
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Stephentown Lass In American Miss Pageant
by David Flint
Lauren Giumarra of Stephentown will be heading for Rochester next month to take part in the New York State competition for the National American Miss Pageant. [Read more…] about Stephentown Lass In American Miss Pageant
Congratulations to the Berlin Central School Class of 2009
Berlin Scholarships & Awards (all BCS Graduation photos by David Flint)
High School Principal Dennis Healy presented the W.J. Cowee Award to Kelsey Demick, Kayla Hawk, Deanna Nash and Drew Webster
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Joan M. Hand
Hoosick Falls – Joan M. (White) “Mam-ma” Hand, 67, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Roy Hand, whom she married on June 25, 1960.
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Catherine R. Moore
Hoosick Falls – Catherine R. Moore, 94, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center where she had resided since 2006. Formerly she had resided on Church Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of the late Elmer Moore, who died in 1974.
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Clare M. Baldwin
Hoosick Falls – Clare M. Baldwin, 91, died Wednesday, June 25, 2009, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center where she had resided since 2000. She was the wife of the late Albert Baldwin.
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