Submitted by Bill and Carol Gaillard
On October 20, Friends of Cheney Library hosted a Fairy Party in the Children’s Room of the library. [Read more…] about A Fairy Party At The Cheney
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Submitted by Bill and Carol Gaillard
On October 20, Friends of Cheney Library hosted a Fairy Party in the Children’s Room of the library. [Read more…] about A Fairy Party At The Cheney
The Trailer Park Is Still Front And Center
By Thaddeus Flint
A much-contested trailer park in Stephentown is going forward with occupying the homes there, it was heard at the October 15 Stephentown Town Board meeting. [Read more…] about STEPHENTOWN TOWN BOARD

Submitted by Debi Gallucci
Walter B Howard students were excited to meet members of the New Lebanon Protective Association to learn about Fire Safety. [Read more…] about Fire Safety At WBH Elementary

By Doug La Rocque
There was a large turnout of law enforcement along with many first responders, village, state and county officials as well as family members and residents last Wednesday, October 17, as the portion of Route 22 that travels through the Village of Cambridge, was dedicated to the late Police Chief George Bell. [Read more…] about Highway Dedicated To Chief
Hoosick Falls, NY
Elsie Williams, 96, passed away on Wednesday October 17, at the Center for Nursing & Rehab in Hoosick Falls, NY. [Read more…] about Elsie Williams
A Journey To the West
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Thursday, September 26, 1844: This morning I and my wife started on a visit to the west in company with brother Simeon Wylie. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb

By Doug La Rocque
After years of struggling to find a way to financially survive, members of the Hoosick Falls Country Club voted Monday evening, October 15, to put the iconic institution up for sale. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls CC Will Go Up For Sale
Compiled from County Press Releases
The Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin has put out two press releases in the past week, the first detailing personnel savings, the second dealing with county purchases. [Read more…] about Rensco Claims $1.6 M In Budget Savings

Budget Calls For No Tax Hike
By Doug La Rocque
The proposed budget presented to the Brunswick Town Board by Supervisor Phil Herrington keeps 2019 tax levels the same as this year. According to the Supervisor, this marks the second year in a row the Town has avoided a tax hike. The 8.89 million dollar spending plan reduces general fund expenditures by $70,627. [Read more…] about Brunswick Town Board
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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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