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The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s “Path Through History weekend.” Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will be on hand to share the history of the battle. [Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield “Path Through History Weekend”
Peebles Island State Park will host “Chickens in your Backyard”, a beginner poultry class through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, on Saturday June 18 at noon in the Visitor Center located at One Delaware Avenue in Waterford, NY. [Read more…] about Cornell Cooperative Extension: “Chickens in Your Backyard” At Peebles Island State Park
Stephentown – Charles E. Hoffman, 89, died peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home with his children at his side. Born in Cambridge, NY on June 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Martin and Jennie May Sherman Hoffman. [Read more…] about Charles E. Hoffman
Berlin – William B. Sweet, Jr., 81, died peacefully at his home on Friday, June 3, 2016 with his family at his side. Born in Pittsfield, MA on September 23, 1934, he was the son of the late William B. and Evelyn Huff Sweet, Sr. Bill was raised in Stephentown and Berlin by his grandparents and was a graduate of Berlin High School. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War serving aboard the carrier, the USS Antietam as a radar operator for the flight squadron. [Read more…] about William B. Sweet, Jr.
Ashley E. Bentley, 29, a longtime resident of East Poestenkill, died on Sunday June 5, 2016 at Ellis Hospital after being stricken at her residence. Ashley was born in Albany and was the beloved daughter of Alan E. and Gloria Goodermote Bentley of East Poestenkill. Ashley was raised in Berlin and East Poestenkill and was a 2006 graduate of the Berlin High School. [Read more…] about Ashley E. Bentley
Hoosick Falls-Ruth (Pollie) Nowik entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2016. She died peacefully at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born in Hoosick Falls on January 19, 1927, she was the youngest daughter of the late James and Sara (McGowan) McGarvin. She was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. [Read more…] about Ruth (Pollie) Nowik
West Hoosick, NY-Helen (Kyer) Brownell, 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 1, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her family. Helen was born May 27, 1925, in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Lorens and Hattie (Jacobs) Kyer. [Read more…] about Helen (Kyer) Brownell
Sunday April 1, 1838: Today I took my one-horse wagon and carried cousin Beriah Wylie to the Shakers meeting and tonight we gathered two barrels of sap and tonight about eight o’clock Birtus Cowen came and wanted to stay tonight. He said I had told him he might stay but don’t run away from Danford. You remember, Birtus, that I always advised you not to run away when you threatened of leaving him, but go to your father for council. [Read more…] about Politics And Shingles
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Town Supervisor Peter Schaaphok submitted his resignation letter to the Town Clerk on Friday May 27, effective June 1. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Supervisor Peter Schaaphok Resigns
It Was A Gorgeous, Unexpectedly Sunny Day, Perfect For A Parade!
After the traditional rites and festivities that included several flag raisings and laying of wreaths, the parade began. Led by the Legion Colors and Grand Marshall Steve Marcoux, participants marched the traditional route starting north on Main Street and ending back at Wood Park. [Read more…] about Big Turnout For Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade
