Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Two Nor’esters in less than a week, and a third underway as we publish. It not only piles up to a lot of snow, but a lot of headaches for area towns and the Rensselaer County Highway Department. [Read more…] about Repeated Snowstorms Take Their Toll In Area
Submitted by Eileen Druckenmiller
This Saturday, March 10, Hoosick Falls Central School senior A.J. Hurlburt competed at the states with bowlers from five other schools as a part of the Section II composite team. [Read more…] about HFCS Senior Bowls Well In State Tournament
The Berlin High School Dramateers will present “Seussical” a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, which debuted on Broadway in 2000. [Read more…] about BHS Theatre Group Presents Musical
By Steve Bradley
In this sectional Class C championship final, the #2 seeded Hoosick Falls Panthers fought an uphill battle throughout this entire game. [Read more…] about HF Loses Tough One To Lake George, 61-49
Capital Project Proposals Are Approved
By Doug La Rocque
“It’s a great day for the Berlin Central School District.” Those were the words from School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young Tuesday night, March 6, after he learned both bond issues had been approved by district voters. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District
By Doug La Rocque
Four years ago Coach D.J. Connelly brought the sport of wrestling back to the Berlin School District, in conjunction with neighboring New Lebanon Central. [Read more…] about A Wrestling Success Story
By Doug La Rocque
Petersburgh, like Grafton, received 18 to 20 inches of heavy wet snow last Friday, March 2. The falling trees and branches brought down by the heavy snow knocked power out to large portions of both towns. [Read more…] about Power Is Finally Restored In Petersburgh
Submitted by Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the launch of new Spectrum Internet™ and Spectrum Voice™ offerings for residential and business customers in the Berlin and Petersburgh areas. [Read more…] about Charter Communications Launches Internet, Phone And Enhanced Video Services In Berlin and Petersburgh
Board Votes To Accept Payment
By Alex Brooks
At a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, the Village of Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept a payment from Honeywell and Saint-Gobain to pay some of the Village’s PFOA-related expenses. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
Dy Doug LaRocque
About 2 pm on Tuesday, February 27, school administrators were again told by students that another student was making comments about shooting up the school. [Read more…] about A Second Threat At Berlin MS/HS
