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Hugh W. Harrington

February 14, 2014 By eastwickpress

White Creek – Hugh W. Harrington, 64, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at his residence on County Route 68, in White Creek, NY. He was the son of the late Howard Harrington and Jean (Moses) Harrington of White Creek.

Hugh was born on March 15, 1949, in Cambridge, NY. He graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School. Hugh was formerly employed at the Carpenter’s Union in Albany, NY. He also operated the family farm in White Creek. Hugh enjoyed hunting and was a member of the St. Stanislaw Society in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Survivors, other than his mother Jean, include his son, Nathan Harrington of White Creek, his daughters, Rebekah Harrington and Sarah Harrington, both of Hoosick Falls, his sister, Susan Burke of Buskirk, NY, and his brother, Peter Harrington of West Hoosick, NY. Hugh is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by a son, James Harrington, a sister, Glenda Hamilton, and a brother, Mark Harrington.

Funeral services were Wednesday, February 12, at 10 am from the White Creek Methodist Church. Burial will be in the spring at the Center White Creek Cemetery. Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls on Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 pm.

Filed Under: Hoosick, Local News, Obituaries

Tanker Truck Jackknifes In Tibbetts Forest

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Local News

Stephen Colvin Dies In Skiing Accident

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson

According to the Portland Press Herald, Stephen Colvin, 21, of Hoosick, was skiing with friends at Sugarloaf Resort in Maine Tuesday morning, February 4. He was skiing on the black-diamond Hayburner trail when he lost control and struck several trees in the woods. He was not wearing a helmet. [Read more…] about Stephen Colvin Dies In Skiing Accident

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Local News

Stephentown Notables – Guess Who

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

 

by David Flint

Stephentown Town Historian Pat Flint put together a slide show of local people, “Notable Locals” she called it, which she presented at the monthly meeting of the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday evening at the Heritage Center. [Read more…] about Stephentown Notables – Guess Who

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Stephentown

Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson 

A group of more than 30 people, plus members of the Town and Village Boards, attended a meeting on Thursday, January 30, to discuss the future of the Hoosick Community. Many of those attending were part of the recently established Community Revitalization Committee. [Read more…] about Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News

PVMCC Starts Raising Funds For Youth

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

by Sherry Bowman-Kluck

The Board members of the Petersburgh Veteran’s Memorial Community Center have made it a priority to raise money for the Town of Petersburgh’s Youth Program. Each summer  approximately 28 to 35 children from Petersburgh have had the opportunity to attend either or both components of the Youth Program; three weeks consisting of a recreation camp coordinated with the library’s programs and two weeks consisting of certified swim lessons. Nutritional lunches are also provided for both components.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Petersburgh

Hathaway’s Drive-In Not Done Yet

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson

Duane and Betsy Greenawalt, owners of the Hathaway’s Drive-In in North Hoosick, were busy Saturday selling tee and sweatshirts, movie posters, drive-in speakers and cotton candy at the Minks to Sinks Tag Sale at the Armory.

Duane said he is cautiously optimistic they will raise the $70,000 necessary to purchase the digital equipment they need to keep the drive-in open. [Read more…] about Hathaway’s Drive-In Not Done Yet

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Local News

Single Stream Recycling In Stephentown

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

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St. Mary’s Academy Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Private Schools, School News

Stephentown Senior Club Officers Sworn In

February 7, 2014 By eastwickpress

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