By Doug La Rocque
The little surprise snow squall Monday morning, April 2 (most forecasters predicted the snow would stay off to the south), contributed to an accident. [Read more…] about Grafton Rollover Accident On Route 2
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By Doug La Rocque
The little surprise snow squall Monday morning, April 2 (most forecasters predicted the snow would stay off to the south), contributed to an accident. [Read more…] about Grafton Rollover Accident On Route 2

Submitted by Tasha Anderson
The Berlin Chapter FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members attended the NYS FCCLA Conference in Syracuse, on March 21 through the 23. At the conference students attended workshops, participated in team building exercises and competed in STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) Events. [Read more…] about Berlin Chapter FCCLA Members Earn Awards

By Amy Modesti
It was a beautiful afternoon to celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday as local residents attended the 16th Annual Easter Cantata held at the Petersburg Baptist Church. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Baptist Church Hosts 16th Annual Easter Cantata
Mental Health And Computer Ed In The Proposed Budget
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
The mental health needs, and computer education needs of students aren’t being met, says the Berlin School District Superintendent. [Read more…] about Berlin CSD Board of Education

By Doug La Rocque
The Grafton Youth Commission held its annual Easter Egg Party this past Saturday, March 17 at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall. [Read more…] about Easter Eggs All Around

By Doug La Rocque
Two Nor’esters in less than a week, and a third underway as we publish. It not only piles up to a lot of snow, but a lot of headaches for area towns and the Rensselaer County Highway Department. [Read more…] about Repeated Snowstorms Take Their Toll In Area
The Berlin High School Dramateers will present “Seussical” a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, which debuted on Broadway in 2000. [Read more…] about BHS Theatre Group Presents Musical
More Concerns Voiced Over Grafton’s Assessor
By Doug La Rocque
The Grafton Town Board opened its meeting Monday night, March 12, with a report from the town’s assessor David Galarneau, that requested the Board adopt a resolution approving the scheduled 2019 full value re-assessment. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board
Capital Project Proposals Are Approved
By Doug La Rocque
“It’s a great day for the Berlin Central School District.” Those were the words from School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young Tuesday night, March 6, after he learned both bond issues had been approved by district voters. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District

By Doug La Rocque
Four years ago Coach D.J. Connelly brought the sport of wrestling back to the Berlin School District, in conjunction with neighboring New Lebanon Central. [Read more…] about A Wrestling Success Story
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Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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