The second program in a month long Wildlife Tracking Series will be held on Saturday, January 9, from 9 am until 4 pm at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. [Read more…] about Wildlife Tracking Series At Dyken Pond Center
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Nancy Kovage
Hoosick Falls – Nancy Kovage, 84, of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, after a long illness. [Read more…] about Nancy Kovage
Christopher D. King
Hoosick Falls – Christopher D. King, 58, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He resided on Fog Hill Road in Hoosick Falls, NY.
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Harold J. Arcouet
Stephentown – Harold J. Arcouet, retired Dunlop Tire Treasurer, died December 11, 2009, in his Arizona home. He was 73. Born in New York City to the late Henry and Helen Kregler Arcouet, he was a 1953 graduate of New Lebanon High School. [Read more…] about Harold J. Arcouet
Robert Joseph McGarvin II
Hoosick Falls – Robert Joseph “Bobby” McGarvin II, 61, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at home surrounded by his family and friends. He resided with his wife Patricia Jean (Springer) McGarvin on Water Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.
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Greenes Receive Young Farmer Achievement Award
NYS Says Demolish Pease Road Bridge
by David Flint
Stephentown Town Supervisor Tom Sherman lost out to Larry Eckhardt at the Republican Caucus in his bid to be nominated for a second term. But it was Councilman Eckhardt who presented a plaque to Sherman at the Town Board meeting Monday evening, marking his last meeting and honoring him for his years of service. [Read more…] about NYS Says Demolish Pease Road Bridge
Community Benefits From Weir Fund
submitted by Dianne Hosterman
On Saturday December 20, Norma Brenenstuhl, on behalf of Marilyn Hensel, Trust Officer of the Harry Weir Trust Fund at Key Private Bank, presented funds to several community organizations. The total amount awarded during a brief ceremony at the Cheney Free Library was $10,500.
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A Child Is Saved As Training Pays Off
by Bea Peterson
It’s one thing to train for an emergency. It’s another to react in an emergency. “It’s scary,” said CEO Head Start teacher Donna Hammond. [Read more…] about A Child Is Saved As Training Pays Off
Petersburgh Town Board Action – Salt Shed Completed
by Alex Brooks
Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison said, “We put the first load of salt in the salt shed today.” Assembly of the roof structure has been completed, and it is now in service.
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