Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Whether it was nearly 25 miles or the shorter 10-mile route, members of our country’s military, both past and present, and residents of the Capital Region proved for the third year in a row how important it is to support our veterans in need. [Read more…] about Patriot Ruckmarchers Show Their Support For Veterans In Need
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show is coming this Saturday, October 1! [Read more…] about Bigger And Better Than Ever: Walter A. Wood Tractor Show Is Back!
Cindy Minkler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, dear friend, and lifelong community member, has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatments. [Read more…] about Benefit Fundraiser For Cindy Minkler
by David Flint
The Autumn 2016 Feat Meet hosted by NEFPV at Gardner’s Field will run from Friday to Sunday October 7 to 9. Last year’s very successful and popular North American FPV Meet was also held at Gardner’s. [Read more…] about Drones Coming Back To Stephentown!
By Doug La Rocque
Though much talked about throughout the Taconic Valley, the auction of 12 pieces of property drew very little interest when it came time for the auctioneer to start his famous call. [Read more…] about Not Much Interest In Berlin Property Auction
It just gets bigger every year it seems, the Annual Bark and Brew held Saturday September 17 at GLSP. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Goes To The Dogs, At Least For One Day, At Bark And Brew Festival
By Doug La Rocque
“The PFOA issue has disrupted the lives of many residents in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh, and these residents need some measure of relief and attention.” It was with these words that Rensselaer County Legislative Chairman Stan Brownell introduced three resolutions at last Wednesday night’s legislative meeting. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Approves Three Resolutions About The PFOA Crisis
By Doug La Rocque
Earlier in the season the Doane Stuart Thunder Chickens (yes, Thunder Chickens) were identified by Berlin Coach Art Schmich as one of the teams he thought might provide their toughest league competition. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys’ Soccer Becoming An Offensive Juggernaut While Their Keepers Post A Pair Of Shutouts
Submitted by Meghan Tice
Entering a new school can be tough, but there are two mentoring programs at Berlin Middle/High School that aim to help students with transitions between elementary, middle, and high school. [Read more…] about Student Mentoring Programs At Berlin Middle/High School
The September meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society of Petersburgh and Berlin will be on the Cottage Industries of the Taconic Valley. Everyone is invited to bring stories and pictures to share of the in-home family businesses that their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents ran to make that extra income for the family. The meeting will be held Monday, September 19 at 7:30 pm, Berlin First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 15 North Main St., Berlin and is open to the public free of charge. You do not have to be a member to attend. Refreshments will be served.
