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Berlin Elementary Students Learn About Fire Prevention
By Doug La Rocque
In a fire, “Every Second Counts”. That is the theme of Fire Prevention Week this year, with students encouraged to draw a map of their homes, with “two ways out.” [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary School
County Legislators Support The Youth Center
Rensselaer County legislator Jeff Wysocki visited the Hoosick Falls Youth Center to present a check for $1500 from himself and fellow District 4 legislator Stan Brownell. [Read more…] about County Legislators Support The Youth Center
Two Eye Opening Days On The Rensselaer Plateau
There is a story about the architect Le Corbusier who built a house for his elderly parents in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland in 1912. [Read more…] about Two Eye Opening Days On The Rensselaer Plateau
New Development In Grafton
“A new vibe,” those are the words used by Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum, when asked by The Eastwick Press to comment about the new businesses that have opened their doors in the town over the last year. Her summation says it all. [Read more…] about New Development In Grafton
State Officials Come to Petersburgh For PFOA Update
Eleven State and County officials came to Petersburgh on Tuesday, October 3 to update the public on the latest developments in the PFOA investigation in Petersburgh. About 20 citizens attended the presentation. [Read more…] about State Officials Come to Petersburgh For PFOA Update
St. Mary’s Cow Plop Always A Good Time
St. Mary’s Academy held its Annual Cow Plop Giveaway and Car Show Sunday at the Hoosick Athletic Fields in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Cow Plop Always A Good Time
Football Roundup
Holy Trinity scored in the first minute and one-half after a Hoosick Falls turnover. Things went downhill from there. [Read more…] about Football Roundup
WW I Veteran Memorialized
Perry Wescott was 25 years old when he and his brother William enlisted in the U.S Army to serve in Europe in World War I. He survived the conflict, his brother however, was killed in action. [Read more…] about WW I Veteran Memorialized
Oak-Mitsui In Hoosick Falls To Close
According to Oak-Mitsui Inc’s press release, the company will cease operations in Hoosick Falls. This will mean the elimination of 20 jobs. [Read more…] about Oak-Mitsui In Hoosick Falls To Close







