3rd Annual STRIDE BBQ & Brew Fundraiser
by Amy Modesti
Smoked chicken and ribs? What more can be said about the perfect food to consume at a community BBQ? [Read more…] about West Sand Lake
Hoosick
A Celebration Of The Life Of Ron Jones
by Doug La Rocque
When Coach Ron Jones passed away in his sleep in April of this year, there was a pall of grief and disbelief that hung over the Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS), as well as the Village and Town, for days if not weeks. [Read more…] about Hoosick
Outdoors With Trix
Forest Fruit
Allegheny or Common Blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis) is found in our area, is fruiting now (red color turns darker), and affects the conditions of the understory of eastern forests. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Petersburgh
Board Seeks To Fix A Leak In Its Water TankPetersburgh
by Alex Brooks
Town officials trying to find the leak that the Petersburgh Water District has been experiencing have come to the conclusion that the leak is in the bottom of the water tank. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Rensselaer County
Tornado Touches Down In Schaghticoke, Skips Over Hoosick
A strong storm front passed over northern Rensselaer County on Saturday evening, August 29, spawning what the National Weather Service confirmed was an F-1 tornado. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Legislature
Racial Injustice Resolution Will Not See Another Vote
by Doug La Rocque
As was reported last week, the minority members of the Rensselaer County Legislature have filed, for the third time, a resolution which they say is aimed at eradicating systemic racism and the harm it causes. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
Auto Racing
Friesen Starts 17th, Gets Win At A-S
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Friday, August 28
Modifieds: (35 laps) Stewart Friesen, Marc Johnson, Ken Tremont Jr., Anthony Perrego, [Read more…] about Auto Racing
Dutchaven Golf
Competition Heats Up Heading Into Playoffs
by Kevin Weeden
Dewstomper Golf Notes:
Every Wednesday morning a group of guys, any where from 15-25 gather to play in the “dew.” [Read more…] about Dutchaven Golf
North Hoosick
Fire Department Chicken BBQ
The North Hoosick Fire Department will sponsor its famous Chicken Bar-B-Que on Saturday, September 12 from 5 to 6 pm at the fire station on NYS Route 22. [Read more…] about North Hoosick
Hoosick Falls Central School
Board Honors Retirees
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board did a walk-through of the school buildings on Monday August 31 to verify that the buildings are ready for the start of the school year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School