By Doug La Rocque
A fire high above the ground, and of undisclosed origin, knocked out power to slightly more than 250 Hoosick residents this past Friday morning, March 30. [Read more…] about Pole Fire Causes Power Outage In Hoosick
Petersburgh Seeks Investigation of Alternative Water Source
By Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Alan Webster sent a letter to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on April 3 asking that DEC consider including a study of potential alternative water sources, free of PFOA, for Petersburgh, as they have done for the Village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Seeks Investigation of Alternative Water Source
Grafton Rollover Accident On Route 2
By Doug La Rocque
The little surprise snow squall Monday morning, April 2 (most forecasters predicted the snow would stay off to the south), contributed to an accident. [Read more…] about Grafton Rollover Accident On Route 2
A Program To Bring Military Tribute Banners To The Taconic Valley
You have seen them in many towns and villages around the Northeast, banners with the name and picture of a past or present member of our country’s armed forces attached to the side of a pole along the main streets. [Read more…] about A Program To Bring Military Tribute Banners To The Taconic Valley
Berlin Chapter FCCLA Members Earn Awards
Submitted by Tasha Anderson
The Berlin Chapter FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members attended the NYS FCCLA Conference in Syracuse, on March 21 through the 23. At the conference students attended workshops, participated in team building exercises and competed in STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) Events. [Read more…] about Berlin Chapter FCCLA Members Earn Awards
Tomhannock Barn Fire Burns For Two Days
By Doug La Rocque
It was about 2 pm on Easter Sunday, April 1, when the Valley Falls Fire Department first got the call for a small structure fire at 116 Tomhannock Road, in the Pittstown hamlet of Tomhannock. [Read more…] about Tomhannock Barn Fire Burns For Two Days
Collecting L. Angeline’s Pay
Monday, February 13, 1843: Today I and my two sons took our one horse pung and rode up onto Lebanon West Hill at the late residence of Capt Spencer Carr’s to the vendue of all the personal property of the late Spencer Carr and Edward Carr Administrator. [Read more…] about Collecting L. Angeline’s Pay
Stephentown FD to Benefit From Cumberland Farms Grand Opening
By Doug La Rocque
The Boston area based national convenience store chain officially cut the ribbon on its newly renovated store on Route 22 in Stephentown this past Wednesday, March 28. Cumberland Farms labels it a “Next Generation” store with many new food and beverage options. [Read more…] about Stephentown FD to Benefit From Cumberland Farms Grand Opening
A Real Sweet Spot In The Taconic Valley
By Doug La Rocque
One could only be talking about Kent’s Sugar House at 2529 Plank Road in Berlin. Kent Goodermote and his partner Todd Hewitt have been producing some of the best maple syrup to be found for 40 years. [Read more…] about A Real Sweet Spot In The Taconic Valley
Brunswick Blitz Open Softball Season With Strong Showing
Submitted by Coach Eric Buckley
The Blitz, a 14 and under Girls Softball Team, took part in a three day season opening tournament at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury this past weekend, March 16 through 18. [Read more…] about Brunswick Blitz Open Softball Season With Strong Showing