Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Board Agrees To Buy Two New Trucks
By Doug La Rocque
As has been the case for several meetings this year, highway issues again dominated the Grafton Town Board’s last regular meeting of the year, this past Monday, December 11. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board
Following a group singing of carols, members of the West Stephentown Baptist Church choir performed the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ at the 6th Annual Stephentown Tree Lighting. [Read more…] about Stephentown Tree Lighting Ceremony
By Steve Bradley and Doug La Rocque
Playing its home opener Tuesday evening after last Friday’s game was postponed due to a scheduling conflict, Hoosick Falls (L 1-0, O 1-1) grabbed a 20-12 first quarter lead over the Tamarac Bengals (L 1-1, O 2-1), then led the rest of the way to grab a win. [Read more…] about High School Basketball Roundup
Submitted Aaron Willis
This past Sunday, December 10, Section 2 held its annual soccer dinner banquet to award soccer players across the capital region who were chosen as 1st and 2nd team all-stars this past fall season. [Read more…] about Berlin Soccer Takes Home Big Awards
by Doug La Rocque
For as long as many people can remember, at least 18 years, Dianne Magisano-Olson assisted the late Lester Goodermote with his well known and respected tax business. [Read more…] about A New Tax Business Opens Its Doors
Submitted by Eileen Druckenmiller
Fifth graders at Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) are studying the definition and origins of human rights this semester. [Read more…] about Fifth Graders Exceed UNICEF Donation Goal
Final Meeting For Stradinger, Wysocki, and Sutton
Alex Brooks
The first order of business at the December 11 Hoosick Town Board meeting was to offer thanks to Town Clerk Sue Stradinger, who has served in that position for 21 years. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board
The annual Christmas Concert at the Petersburgh Baptist Church has become a lively local tradition, and is sure to imbue the spirit of the season. This year, the community is invited to “Behold Our God,” celebrating a humble birth that would change the world. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Baptist Church Christmas Concert
Monday, May 9, 1842: This morning I carried L. Angeline to her school. As I returned home I called to H. Platt’s store and had half a pound blue vitrial charged, eight pence. [Read more…] about George’s Wife is Sick
It has been nearly three years since State Senator Kathy Marchione announced that the Town of Grafton was in line for a $150,000 grant to replace its 17-year old ambulance. [Read more…] about Grafton Ambulance Grant Clears Last Hurdle
