Stephentown – Hazel W. Parks, 95, formerly of Chuckleberry Park in Stephentown, NY, died on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. She had been a resident of Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield for the past six years.
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HFCS Softball Wins Sectionals
Queen And Royal Teammates Take Crown With One-Hitter
by Gary Danforth
Behind superb defensive play, a solid team effort and the one hit, fifteen strikeout performance of freshman pitcher Rachel Quackenbush, Coach Charlie Weeden engineered the Hoosick Falls Central School softball team to a 1-0 victory over Lake George Central School for the Section II, Class CC championship this past Wednesday afternoon, June 3, at Clifton Commons in Clifton Park. [Read more…] about HFCS Softball Wins Sectionals
Hoosick Dog Officer Beck Faces More Charges
by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Dog Control Officer Matthew Beck, 46, of 145 Beck Road, Eagle Bridge, was put on indefinite leave of absence without pay last week when further charges were placed against him by NYS Police and NYS Environmental Conservation Police.
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Local Boy Makes Good
Vonadeau Wine Shop Hosts Joseph Carr, Wine Maker Extraordinaire
by David Flint
Vonadeau Wine & Spirits in downtown Berlin was pleased to host winemaker Joe Carr last Friday afternoon at a wine tasting. Carr is a local boy made more than good. [Read more…] about Local Boy Makes Good
Grafton Town Hall Renovations Complete
by Bea Peterson
Walk into the Grafton Town Hall and everything looks fresh. The renovations were accomplished with a $45,000 grant from former NYS Senator Joseph Bruno. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Hall Renovations Complete
Thomas J. Downey Sr.
Hoosick Falls – Thomas J. “Jim” Downey Sr., 80, passed peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He resided on River Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, with his wife Mary Rita (Finnen) Downey, whom he married on April 21, 1951, at St. Patrick’s Church in Troy, NY.
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A Day To Remember
by Bea Peterson
Schools, churches and civic groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, bands, dancers, singers, politicians and soldiers all made up the Memorial Day parade in Hoosick Falls on Monday. [Read more…] about A Day To Remember
Two HFCS Letters To President Obama Published
by Alex Brooks
The kids in Terri Burdick’s third grade class at Hoosick Falls Central School responded to a request for Letters to President Obama just after he was elected, sending in their letters along with thousands of other kids ages 5 to 15 from across the country. The request came from authors Bill Adler and his son Bill Adler Jr., who were putting together a book of such letters. Adler Sr. put together a similar collection almost half a century ago when President Kennedy was elected.
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Berlin Celebrates Memorial Day
2nd Break-In Attempted At Thorpe’s
by Bea Peterson
According to Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Whalen a second attempt was made to break into Thorpe’s Pharmacy last week. [Read more…] about 2nd Break-In Attempted At Thorpe’s