Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Both schools have had some problems attracting enough students to participate in various sports teams, with news late last year, that New Lebanon might not be able to field a girls softball team this spring. [Read more…] about Berlin-New Lebanon Spring Sports Merge
Sumitted by Samantha Noles, Art Instructor
The Berlin High School Art Department is celebrating Youth Art Month (every March). [Read more…] about Berlin Student Art Work On Display
By Doug La Rocque
According to many statistics, poverty and joblessness are near historic lows, but the Food Pantries of the Capital District say many households continue to struggle. [Read more…] about The Grafton Food Pantry Is There For Those In Need
Chinese Exchange Students Visit Berlin Schools
by Rachel Turetsky
Samantha Brewer, director of Exceptional Education at Berlin Central School, coordinated a visit last week of exchange students from China. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School
Highway Department Issues Again Dominate Meeting
of a Sheriff’s Deputy Helps Keep Things Civil
By Doug La Rocque
Arguments between members of the Town Board and employees of the Grafton Highway Department have gotten pretty hot and heavy during the previous two monthly meetings. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Are Back!
Valentine’s Day is a very old tradition, thought to have originated from a Roman festival. [Read more…] about Berlin Free Library
By Doug La Rocque
The thought of taking a brisk morning swim in Long Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park in a balmy 15 degrees is enough to make most people shiver, before even stepping foot in the water. [Read more…] about Braving The Elements At Winterfest
The weather turned cold enough last week that the annual Ice Fishing Contest at Grafton Lakes State park went off without a hitch. Here are the results as sent to The Eastwick Press. [Read more…] about Ice Fishing Results At GLSP
War Of Words Over Highway Issues Grows
By Doug La Rocque
While no one was accused of being a liar, as was the case at the December Town Board meeting, the verbal exchange of accusations between the board, Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck, Highway Department employees and many members of the community lasted well more than an hour, at the Monday, January 14 meeting. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board
By Doug La Rocque
For 32 years, Penny Jones has dedicated her life to serving the seniors of Rensselaer County. [Read more…] about Three Decades Of Service To Rensco Seniors Draws To A Close
