By Doug La Rocque
The approach of Labor Day weekend may signal that the close of summer is near, but not the end of summer fun. [Read more…] about 197th Annual Schaghticoke Fair Opens Wednesday Aug. 31
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By Doug La Rocque
The approach of Labor Day weekend may signal that the close of summer is near, but not the end of summer fun. [Read more…] about 197th Annual Schaghticoke Fair Opens Wednesday Aug. 31
By Doug La Rocque
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order and to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation. [Read more…] about Taconic Valley American Legion Post 937 Seeks New Members

Saturday, September 17, 4 – 7 pm. Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the Town of Petersburgh with an afternoon of chicken barbecue and folk music by musicians who performed at the Fox Hollow Folk Festival. [Read more…] about Fox Hollow Festival Remembrance And Chicken Barbeque
Rensselaer Plateau Alliance invites the community to Andy Spence’s presentation about the Fox Hollow Music Festival, an annual Petersburgh tradition from 1966 to 1980, at the Sand Lake Town Hall on September 8. [Read more…] about Andy Spence Speaks About Petersburgh’s Fox Hollow Music Festival
Plans Berlin’s Class of 2017 is hosting the Berlin Fall Fest Health Expo on October 15, 10 am to 3 pm. [Read more…] about Berlin Fall Fest
Join us for the annual “Bark and Brew” on Saturday, September 17 from 11 am to 3 pm at Grafton Lakes State Park. This benefit will offer fun for four-legged creatures and their owners, as well as craft beer, cider, and mead. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Hosting “Bark & Brew”

Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino along with other county officials and representatives of County Departments will be on hand at the Schaghticoke Fair to both offer services and provide information on programs and services available to County residents. [Read more…] about Information And County Services Available At Schaghticoke Fair

Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The 3rd Annual Walter A. Wood Tractor & Agriculture Show in Hoosick Falls, will be held October 1 in Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls. This unique celebration of tractors features antique and rare tractors, and vintage farm equipment. [Read more…] about Walter A Wood Tractor Show Slated For October 1

Boy Scout Jay Betit visited The Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club to accept a donation from the club. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Betit Visits Kiwanis
In remembrance of the tragic events that happened on September 11, 2001, the Town of Hoosick Emergency Services will be holding a 15th anniversary 911 Memorial service on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 4:30 pm in Wood Park in the village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about 911 Memorial Service – 15th Anniversary
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Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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