Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Central School Superintendent Ken Facin told the School Board members gathered for its regular meeting on Thursday night, August 23, that the District has entered into a contract with the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department to employee a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO), for a three-year period. [Read more…] about HFCS To Employ An Armed School Resource Officer
submitted by Paula Kamperman
The Village of Hoosick Falls received a grant from the NYS Department of State Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure to conduct a comprehensive community-based waterfront revitalization plan. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Waterfront Revitalization Workshop
Submitted by Ashley Jowett
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls (CNR) —a skilled nursing facility serving the needs of Hoosick Falls and the surrounding communities—is pleased to welcome David Lovelace as administrator. [Read more…] about David Lovelace Is The New Administrator At CNR
Hoosick Falls, NY
Rosemary E. O’Dell, 73, passed away on Thursday August 23 at the Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. [Read more…] about Rosemary E. O’Dell
by George Holcomb
Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
The Cheese Business; An Unruly Bull
Monday, June 17, 1844: Today I went to Pittsfield with my one horse wagon and Russel Palmer with his one horse wagon and we carried 25 boxes of new cheese to Dodge & Peck to sell on commission in Boston. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
By Doug La Rocque
It was the second go-around for what has become a yearly festival described by organizers as a celebration of the vibrant rural community that is Stephentown. Once again, the festival was well attended all three days. [Read more…] about Celebrating Stephentown
By Steve Bradley
The 241st anniversary of the Battle at Walloomsac was held Thursday, August 16 at the Bennington Battlefield Park. [Read more…] about Battle Anniversary Celebration in Walloomsac
Jack’s Berries
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is fruiting now in our wet woods. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
One of the pictures contained in the historic photo album recently donated by Undersheriff Ed Bly to the Petersburgh Public Library.
Troop 222 of Grafton went to Rotary Scout Reservation after attaining a daily score of 103 points. [Read more…] about Honors For Boy Scout Troop 222
