Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Nathaniel Jestes from Berlin, serving with 206th Military Police Co Rear, is promoted to the rank of Private.
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Local News
Stephentown Extra Helpings
The January ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, December 17, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. [Read more…] about Stephentown Extra Helpings
A Child’s Christmas In Wales
The North Chatham Free Library is pleased to present a reading of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas In Wales” at 3 pm on Sunday, December 13.
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Blessin Graduates US Marine Corps
On October 23, 2009, Robert P. Blessin III of Cherry Plain, NY, graduated from the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island, SC, where he earned Expert Marksmanship status. [Read more…] about Blessin Graduates US Marine Corps
Texas Hold’Em
The Veterans of Stephentown will sponsor a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, December 19, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located on Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. [Read more…] about Texas Hold’Em
Marie I. Snyder
Berlin – Marie I. Loker Snyder, 80, of Mill Street, Berlin, NY, died on Thursday evening, December 3, 2009, at the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT.
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Animal Tracking Series At Dyken Pond Center
This winter Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center has teamed up with Tamakoce Wilderness Programs and The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (R.P.A.) to bring you the 2010 Animal Tracking Series. [Read more…] about Animal Tracking Series At Dyken Pond Center
New Lebanon Supermarket To Close This Weekend
Community Is Shocked
by David Flint
“It’s a shock to the community!” said Town Board Member Bruce Baldwin, reacting to the news that the New Lebanon Supermarket will close this weekend.
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One Answer To The Economic Downturn: Shared Work
by Bea Peterson
Ask anyone and they will tell you it has been a tough year economically. From housing to retail to manufacturing, everyone is feeling the pinch. Unemployment in New York State in July was 8.7%. Fortunately, New York State is one of 17 states that has a Shared Work Program that benefits businesses and their employees.
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It’s A Grave Business
Uncovering And Restoring The Past
by Bea Peterson
More than a year ago Joe Ferrannini decided on a career change. “I was still young enough to have a new career,” he said, “and I find this work much more gratifying.” Ferrannini cleans and restores old cemetery markers. His business is called Gravestone Matters. Though he’s new to the job as a professional, he has restored gravestones in abandoned cemeteries as an amateur for several years. [Read more…] about It’s A Grave Business