Petersburgh Couple
Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

By Steve Bradley
Wasaren League
HF 13 at Berlin 0
Monday, April 20, Abby Philpott pitched a three hitter and the Panther offense had 13 hits to bring home a win. [Read more…] about Eastwick Softball Results
By Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board approved its 2018-19 budget at its regular meeting on April 19. The spending plan is for $23,277,506, which is $177,473 less than the current year’s budget, a reduction of 0.7%. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board

More Students Taking State Test
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
Better communication has led to a steep drop in the number of students opting out of taking state tests, say school officials. The tests took place the second week of April. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board

By Doug La Rocque
With all districts reporting in the race to replace Steve McLaughlin in the New York State Assembly, Republican Jake Ashby of Castleton holds a 280 vote lead over his Democratic challenger Cindy Doran of Troy. [Read more…] about Ashby Leads In Assembly Race

GLSP Shows Off Its New Welcome Center
By Doug La Rocque
The Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, Rose Harvey, was joined last Wednesday, April 18 by other state officials, Park Manager Melissa Ann Miller and Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum, at the dedication ceremony for the Grafton Lakes State Park’s new Welcome Center. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Parks News

By Doug La Rocque
Wasaren League
The Tamarac Bengals went one for two this past week, dropping a 19 to 11 decision to Stillwater. [Read more…] about Baseball Update
The Great Trailer Court Saga Continues
By Thaddeus Flint
So, here’s something new. Stephentown, at its April 16 Board meeting, provided everyone who wanted one, a copy of the March Board meeting minutes, like they always do. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board

Submitted by Andy Zlotnick
Troop 222 of Grafton announces that Life Scout Joshua Zlotnick has successfully completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review on Wednesday night, April 18. [Read more…] about New Eagle Scout Takes Flight

A Taco Bell And Sunmark Federal Credit Union On The Horizon For Brunswick Plaza
By Rebecca Gatto
Thursday April 19’s Zoning Board meeting in the Town of Brunswick centered around wetland protection, traffic patterns, and the promise of drive-thru tacos. [Read more…] about Brunswick Planning 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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