Submitted by Ed Write
While the basketball season may be over, excitement still surrounds the inaugural NEPSAC AAA Prep basketball team at Hoosac School. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Basketball Soars Above The Rim
Gregory S. Cornell
Gregory S. Cornell, 59, of East Road died suddenly at his residence on Friday March 22, 2019. [Read more…] about Gregory S. Cornell
The Life Of George Holcomb
George is “Discustified”
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Sunday November 9, 1845: Today I am quite unwell with a sudden cold, being on the road to Pittsfield yesterday in the rain. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
St. Patrick’s Day In Hoosick Falls
by Steve Bradley
They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. This Viking certainly was, as he brandished his sword in a not so threatening way along the parade route this past Saturday, March 16. [Read more…] about St. Patrick’s Day In Hoosick Falls
Pittstown
Man Dies In Mobil Home Fire
By Doug La Rocque
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department says a 64 year old man perished when flames tore through his home Saturday night, March 16, at the County Acres Mobile Home Park in Pittstown. The victim is identified as Robert Thomas. [Read more…] about Pittstown
Mission Complete: Cambridge Girls Are The Champions
Watkins Glen 16 15 8 4 43
Cambridge 13 19 9 16 57
Saturday, March 16 at Hudson Valley Community College. Going into Saturday evening’s game, the Cambridge Lady Indians basketball team had the chance to become the first team in the history of the school to bring home a state championship in any sport that wasn’t called football. [Read more…] about Mission Complete: Cambridge Girls Are The Champions
Sophie Phillips Named Tournament MVP
Phillips, a 5’11” sophomore guard, was selected as the state tournament Most Valuable Player. [Read more…] about Sophie Phillips Named Tournament MVP
Petersburgh Town Board
Highway Workers Contract Settled
by Alex Brooks
At the March 18 Petersburgh Town board meeting, Supervisor Alan Webster announced that the Town has reached an agreement with the Teamsters on a contract with the Town highway workers. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Outdoors With Trix
Common Reeds (Phragmites australis) are tall (6 to 10 feet) invasive plants that spread in thick masses in area wetlands, as well as marshes and shorelines throughout the U.S. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Berlin Town Board
Odyssey Of the Mind
By Doug La Rocque
Following a public hearing at which there were two attendees but no speakers, the Berlin Town Board on Thursday, March 14, gave final approval for the expenditure of up to $2.5 million. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board