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Berlin Middle School Dramateers Present Willy Wonka, Jr.

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Friday and Saturday November 18 and 19 the Berlin MS Dramateers will present their production of Willy Wonka, Jr.
The students in grades 6 through 8, led by teachers Karen Day and Leslie Eliashuk, have spent countless hours preparing dance numbers, building and painting sets, learning their lines and their songs, and so much more. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle School Dramateers Present Willy Wonka, Jr.

Petersburgh Chef Recognized

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submitted by Mary Lou Walters
William Sheridan, an eighth generation, lifetime resident of Petersburgh, is recognized as an exceptional chef in the October/November edition of the prestigious “The Country and Abroad Magazine.” Some of his Great Game Dishes that he prepares at the Gala restaurant at the Orchards Hotel in Williamstown, MA are featured. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Chef Recognized

St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless

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submitted by Donna Cuddihy
Sixth grade students at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls traveled to the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood in Albany to visit guests staying in the emergency shelter at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH). [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless

HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes

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The Panther Ladies (19-1) won the heart of every fan at the state regional game in Greene on Saturday. The Ladies gave it everything they had and more, holding two time reigning state champion Whitney Point Eagles (17-1) to one goal. [Read more…] about HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes

Councilwoman Kirchner Retains Her Seat On The Grafton Town Board

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Amy Schaaphok Retains Her Seat On The Petersburgh Town Board

by Doug La Rocqu

By the margin of 706 – 350, Allison Kirchner held on to the council seat she was appointed to in January.  Kirchner, the Republican backed candidate, was opposed by Democrat Vicky Burdick.  [Read more…] about Councilwoman Kirchner Retains Her Seat On The Grafton Town Board

John Faso Downs Zephyr Teachout To Keep 19th Congressional District In Republican Control

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By Doug La Rocque

It was one of the most hotly contested races in the nation in the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and one of the most expensive.  [Read more…] about John Faso Downs Zephyr Teachout To Keep 19th Congressional District In Republican Control

National Honor Society Welcomes 14 New Members At Hoosick Falls Jr. / Sr. High School

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submitted by Brian Bushner

Members of the Philip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society at Hoosick Falls Central School welcomed fourteen new members in a tapping ceremony held October 18, in front of the 7-12 student body and again during the official induction ceremony on October 25. [Read more…] about National Honor Society Welcomes 14 New Members At Hoosick Falls Jr. / Sr. High School