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Vehicles Collide In Tibbets Forest

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by Steve Bradley

At 6:30 pm last Saturday evening, a small Chevrolet left the eastbound lane and collided with a westbound Kia Optima. The original contact occurred about one-quarter mile west of the Route 22 / 7 intersection (Stewarts) and just east of the parking area along Route 7. The Chevy continued on the north side of the road, intermittently contacting the guard rails. The vehicle finally came to rest in the eastbound lane 120 yards past the initial contact point. [Read more…] about Vehicles Collide In Tibbets Forest

Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade

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For a celebration all about community spirit and tradition, join the festivities as the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, with the theme, “Tall Tales”. The parade is set for Saturday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade

Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade

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by Jean Barber and Luella Osterhout

Arlie Greene, 95, has lived in Berlin his entire life. This Saturday, he will be honored as grand marshal in the Berlin July 4th Parade. Arlie will enjoy the parade from his seat in a 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible, owned and driven by local resident, John Kellar. The annual parade is set for July 4th at 11 am.

Greene was born in 1919 on the family farm, [Read more…] about Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade

New York State Parks And HooRWA Present Historic Interpretation At The Bennington Battlefield

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Partnering with the New York State Parks,  the Hoosic Rivershed Watershed Association (HooRWA) is offering an opportunity to experience the history of this pivotal site, [Read more…] about New York State Parks And HooRWA Present Historic Interpretation At The Bennington Battlefield

Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!

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The Kelly Miller Brothers Circus is returning to Berlin after several years’ hiatus. The all new 2015 season features tigers, an elephant, zebras, llamas, camels and a host of international circus stars from all over the world. [Read more…] about Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!

Board of Education Approves Five Year Agreement With Hoosick Falls Teachers Association

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by Alex Brooks

The Board of Education and the Hoosick Falls Teachers Association (HFTA), who have been negotiating a contract renewal for about a year, have reached an agreement, and it has been approved by a formal vote of both the Board of Education and the Teachers Association. [Read more…] about Board of Education Approves Five Year Agreement With Hoosick Falls Teachers Association