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Local Toad

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Eastern American Toads (Bufo a. americanus) can change their color slightly, shifting to darker or brighter tones to match their surroundings. They can be found in forests and lawns, and will eat garden pests. This one was enjoying a moist yard in Petersburgh. Photo by Trix Niernberger

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TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record

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The Taconic Valley Soccer Club’s U19 Boys, coached by Aaron and Shawn Willis, have wrapped up their spring season with an overall record of five wins, four ties, and three losses. This was a [Read more…] about TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record

Read Books, Win Prizes At The Petersburgh Public Library

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The Petersburgh Public Library invites everyone to read this summer, books, electronic books, audio books, they all count as books.  From young children to adults everyone is invited to join the fun.  Each child and young adult who signs up will receive a free book to take home and keep, and a bag to carry their books back and forth to the library.  If they complete the reading requirements there will be a celebration with prizes on August 12.   [Read more…] about Read Books, Win Prizes At The Petersburgh Public Library

1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker

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by David Flint

Berlin Central School’s Commencement speaker at Graduation Exercises on Friday was one of their own, and a very successful role model. 1980 graduate Kurt Schindler was president of his class and an avid participant in soccer, basketball, baseball and musical drama. He went on to become a Certified Financial Planner and Instructor of Financial Education at the Banco Popular in Puerto Rico. A proponent of lifelong education, he recently received a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University.  [Read more…] about 1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker

Vehicles Collide In Tibbets Forest

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by Steve Bradley

At 6:30 pm last Saturday evening, a small Chevrolet left the eastbound lane and collided with a westbound Kia Optima. The original contact occurred about one-quarter mile west of the Route 22 / 7 intersection (Stewarts) and just east of the parking area along Route 7. The Chevy continued on the north side of the road, intermittently contacting the guard rails. The vehicle finally came to rest in the eastbound lane 120 yards past the initial contact point. [Read more…] about Vehicles Collide In Tibbets Forest

Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade

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For a celebration all about community spirit and tradition, join the festivities as the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, with the theme, “Tall Tales”. The parade is set for Saturday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade

Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade

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by Jean Barber and Luella Osterhout

Arlie Greene, 95, has lived in Berlin his entire life. This Saturday, he will be honored as grand marshal in the Berlin July 4th Parade. Arlie will enjoy the parade from his seat in a 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible, owned and driven by local resident, John Kellar. The annual parade is set for July 4th at 11 am.

Greene was born in 1919 on the family farm, [Read more…] about Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade