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Missing Minnesota Woman’s Car Found Saturday In Berlin

November 11, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

New York State Police were called to the Southeast Hollow Road area in Berlin on Saturday November 5 where they found 36-year-old Kristina Arthur’s 2008 red Chevy Impala abandoned.  [Read more…] about Missing Minnesota Woman’s Car Found Saturday In Berlin

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Stephentown

One Veteran’s Story – An Unusual Part of Army Operations in World War II

November 11, 2016 By eastwickpress

Written by Henry ‘Hank’ Gallucci

I am a veteran of World War II and served my country from 1942 to 1945. I was a corporal in the U.S. Army 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. It was one of three units that formed the 23rd Headquarters  Special Troops—‘Special’ in impersonating other U.S. troops, with inflatable rubber guns, tanks and trucks. [Read more…] about One Veteran’s Story – An Unusual Part of Army Operations in World War II

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Stephentown

Toss The Feathers In Concert At the Berlin Free Town Library

October 27, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Berlin Free Town Library presents Toss the Feathers – Irish Traditional Music and Song – in concert on Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 pm. The band is comprised of members Amy Schoch (fiddle and vocals), Dave Smith (banjo, mandolin and bouzouki and vocals) and Liam O’Neill (uilleann pipes, penny whistle and vocals). Together, they blend their instruments and voices to create a distinct harmonic sound firmly rooted in the Irish tradition. Irish traditional music includes many kinds of songs, including drinking songs, ballads, and laments, sung unaccompanied or with accompaniment by a variety of instruments. Traditional dance music includes reels, jigs, hornpipes and polkas. You won’t want to miss Toss the Feathers as they take us on a musical journey of the Emerald Isle.
Joining us for the event are Deborah Green and Joe Doyle, experts of Irish dance. Deborah and Joe will demonstrate Irish traditional dance steps and lead willing participants through easy dances anyone can learn in a few minutes. We invite you to be part of this unique and fun celebration of Irish music and dance.
With this concert the library marks the return of Club 47 – your town library re-imagined as a hip and cool performance venue. For this event the library will feature large format images of Ireland, special lighting and decorations. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Suggested donation $8 at the door. Sorry, no reserved seating. All attendees will be automatically entered in a raffle to win a DVD of the concert, filmed and recorded by Jim Mattingly of Mattingly Graphics. This is an all ages show, bring the whole family. Refreshments available during intermission. The library is located at 47 South Main St., Berlin, NY. For more information call the library at 518 658-2231 or Dave at 658-2785.

Filed Under: Berlin, Grafton, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

A Restored Airplane Is The Topic At Stephentown Historical Society

October 27, 2016 By eastwickpress

Dana Tarr will present “Wings Over Stephentown:  Restoring and Flying a Stinson Flying Station Wagon” to the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Sunday afternoon, November 6, at 2 pm.  [Read more…] about A Restored Airplane Is The Topic At Stephentown Historical Society

Filed Under: Berlin, Local News, New Lebanon, Stephentown

Sale of Stephentown Elementary School Is Authorized

October 27, 2016 By eastwickpress

 No Information About The Sale Is Forthcoming

by Thaddeus Flint

Possible plans for the sales of the Stephentown and Grafton Elementary school buildings were raised at the Berlin School Board meeting last Tuesday night, but details were not available about either plan. [Read more…] about Sale of Stephentown Elementary School Is Authorized

Filed Under: Berlin School Dist., Front Page, Grafton, Stephentown

Heritage Center Gets A New Roof

October 27, 2016 By eastwickpress

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Filed Under: Front Page, Stephentown

Stephentown Seniors Early Halloween Celebration

October 27, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Stephentown Seniors got a jump start on Halloween. They celebrated the ghoulish holiday at the Fire Hall on October 20. [Read more…] about Stephentown Seniors Early Halloween Celebration

Filed Under: Front Page, Stephentown

Stephentown Town Board Action

October 20, 2016 By eastwickpress

by David Flint

Robinson Leads The Charge For Better Internet Connectivity

If the results of a community survey of public satisfaction with internet service in the area are any indication, Stephentowners definitely see a need for improvement. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action

Filed Under: Front Page, Stephentown

Dog Killed By Car In Stephentown

October 20, 2016 By eastwickpress

New York State Police Report

On October 14, State Police in Schodack responded to a residence in Stephentown for a motor vehicle accident involving a dog. [Read more…] about Dog Killed By Car In Stephentown

Filed Under: Front Page, Stephentown

Harvest Festival In Petersburgh

October 14, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Petersburgh 225th Anniversary Celebration Committee will host a Harvest Festival on October 22 from 6 to 8 pm. [Read more…] about Harvest Festival In Petersburgh

Filed Under: Berlin, Grafton, Hoosick, Local News, Petersburgh, Stephentown

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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled

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 […]

Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor

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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Powers Claims Runner-Up

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