“I Am Overwhelmed By This Response”
By Doug La Rocque
Those were the words Peter Dubacher spoke to me when I asked him about the very large turnout on Sunday, September 29 for the Berkshire Bird Paradise Fundraiser. [Read more…] about Grafton
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“I Am Overwhelmed By This Response”
By Doug La Rocque
Those were the words Peter Dubacher spoke to me when I asked him about the very large turnout on Sunday, September 29 for the Berkshire Bird Paradise Fundraiser. [Read more…] about Grafton

2019 Van Rensselaer Awards Handed Out
By Doug La Rocque
Members of the area’s business community, along with a number of local dignitaries, gathered at Troy’s Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday evening, September 26, as the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of this year’s Van Rensselaer Awards. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County

Wasaren League Tournament
Monday, September 30. Troy Country Club (par 71). Senior Ryan Bloomer 75 and junior Mat Smith 76 finished first and second individually, helping the Panthers secure 1st place as a team. [Read more…] about HFCS Golfers Finish Undefeated, 14-0

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Come out to see this wonderful family show that brings the comic strip “Peanuts” to life. [Read more…] about Berlin

Petersburgh Worker
This Widow Yellowjacket (Vespula vidua) was found in Petersburgh on common milkweed. [Read more…] about
Joe Gerwin and Jeff St Gelais Become 4-time Champions
Semifinal Match, Peter Martin III / Kevin Weeden vs Joe Gerwin / Jeff St Gelais
This match was played straight up as both teams had combined handicaps of 9. Hole one saw Jeff St Gelais save par with a 10-foot putt. [Read more…] about Dutchaven Golf

SVFD Welcomes New EMT
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) is happy to announce that Anita Henry achieved her EMT certification and is now an active EMT for the Department. [Read more…] about Stephentown

Ski Sale
The Hancock Volunteer Fire Department is conducting a Ski Sale, featuring used ski equipment and accessories in good condition. [Read more…] about Hancock

Emily Marpe Takes Her Seat
By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Village Trustee Brian Bushner made the special meeting on Wednesday, September 25 his last, as he has moved outside the Village. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls 0 6 6 0 12
Cambridge-Salem 20 14 14 7 55
Saturday, Sept. 28. The Cambridge Indians had it all clicking on this afternoon. In all aspects of the game the Indians dominated the Hoosick Falls Panthers. [Read more…] about Football
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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 […]
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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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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