You have seen them in many towns and villages around the Northeast, banners with the name and picture of a past or present member of our country’s armed forces attached to the side of a pole along the main streets. [Read more…] about A Program To Bring Military Tribute Banners To The Taconic Valley
Local News
Berlin Chapter FCCLA Members Earn Awards
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
Tomhannock Barn Fire Burns For Two Days
By Doug La Rocque
It was about 2 pm on Easter Sunday, April 1, when the Valley Falls Fire Department first got the call for a small structure fire at 116 Tomhannock Road, in the Pittstown hamlet of Tomhannock. [Read more…] about Tomhannock Barn Fire Burns For Two Days
Stephentown FD to Benefit From Cumberland Farms Grand Opening
By Doug La Rocque
The Boston area based national convenience store chain officially cut the ribbon on its newly renovated store on Route 22 in Stephentown this past Wednesday, March 28. Cumberland Farms labels it a “Next Generation” store with many new food and beverage options. [Read more…] about Stephentown FD to Benefit From Cumberland Farms Grand Opening
A Real Sweet Spot In The Taconic Valley
By Doug La Rocque
One could only be talking about Kent’s Sugar House at 2529 Plank Road in Berlin. Kent Goodermote and his partner Todd Hewitt have been producing some of the best maple syrup to be found for 40 years. [Read more…] about A Real Sweet Spot In The Taconic Valley
Brunswick Blitz Open Softball Season With Strong Showing
Submitted by Coach Eric Buckley
The Blitz, a 14 and under Girls Softball Team, took part in a three day season opening tournament at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury this past weekend, March 16 through 18. [Read more…] about Brunswick Blitz Open Softball Season With Strong Showing
Berkshire Blue
Another sunny day this past weekend brought a beautiful view of the Berkshire mountains from Petersburgh’s Potter Hill Road.
Petersburgh Baptist Church Hosts 16th Annual Easter Cantata
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
House Fire On Babcock Lake Road
By Steve Bradley
Last Friday a call went out for a fire on Babcock Lake Road at 4:30 am. Firefighters arrived to find an unoccupied one story double wide with one end of the structure in flames. Firefighters got the blaze under control but the home was destroyed. [Read more…] about House Fire On Babcock Lake Road
Berlin CSD Board of Education
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