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Hoosick Falls – Avis Dorr of River St., Hoosick Falls, NY, died December 3, 2008. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service and Celebration of her life at the First United Church, Presbyterian, Main St., Hoosick Falls, on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Avis’ memory to the First United Church, Presbyterian or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad.
by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Fire Department responded to a call at the Rite Aid on Main St. in Hoosick Falls at 1:30 on Monday afternoon. Chief Jonathan Coon said when the sump pumps failed in the basement of the store and water collected on the floor, employees noticed the water had an oily sheen on it. They then noticed an oily residue leaking in through the wall on the parking lot side of the building. The store was evacuated and firefighters wearing air packs entered the structure to take chemical readings. “The place had an ‘oily/varnish’ smell,” said the Chief. Signs were placed on the doors stating that the Rite Aid was closed until further notice.
by Bea Peterson
Almost three years to the day, the hole that was Dougherty’s Restaurant has finally been filled in. [Read more…] about Empty Corner Lot Seeded
Town of Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas recently announced that arrangements have been completed with the U. S. Census Bureau for testing for employment opportunities for the 2010 Census to be given at the Town Offices in the New York State Armory on the following Tuesdays in April – April 7, April 14 and April 28. The testing sessions will occur at 10 am and 2 pm daily for approximately 20 people.
[Read more…] about US Census Tests Will Be Given In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
NYS Wildlife Pathologist Dr. Ward Stone addressed a crowd of more than 200 youngsters and adults Friday evening, March 13, at the HFCS Outdoor Expo. [Read more…] about Ward Stone Featured Speaker At HFCS Outdoor Expo
The JLS Foundation recently announced Hoosick Falls Central School senior Laura Stevenson as the winner of the Foundation’s annual scholarship.
[Read more…] about JLS Foundation Names Laura Stevenson Scholarship Winner
St. Mary’s Academy of Hoosick Falls invites the public to its Annual Spring Auction on Saturday, April 4. [Read more…] about Annual Spring Auction To Benefit St. Mary’s Academy
by Bea Peterson
Charles Niles, 27, of Buskirk is in serious condition in Albany Medical Center Hospital after a train ran over his lower legs at 5:45 Sunday afternoon, March 15. One foot was severed, the other severely injured. [Read more…] about Man Loses Legs In Hoosick Falls Train Accident
by Kieron Kramer
State of the County
Before the Rensselaer County Legislative session on Tuesday, March 10, County Executive Kathleen Jimino gave her annual State of the County address. It is basically the same address every year. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature: State of the County and Local Recognitions
