A group of dedicated runners gathered in the chilly morning air Saturday, April 16 to break a sweat and help out the hungry and homeless, as they ran, or walked a 5k course along the roads and trails of Grafton Lakes State Park. [Read more…] about First Annual 5K Run For The Hungry And The Homeless
Poestenkill Historical Society Presents Feather Works Feathers Of The Native Americans
Poestenkill Historical Society speaker Gil Payette will discuss the importance of feathers to the Native American tribes. The feather symbolizes strength, wisdom, power, freedom and many more things.
Grafton Planning Board Gives Its Approval To A Pair Of Subdivisions
By Doug La Rocque
Public hearings were held before the regular meeting of the Grafton Planning Board on Monday evening, April 18, with no speakers present for comments on either of the two minor subdivisions presented to the Board last month. The first is a 4-lot division of property between Scott Newell and Anita McCabe. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Gives Its Approval To A Pair Of Subdivisions
Stephentown, Berlin Fire Department Open House And Recruiting Day
Two valley Volunteer Fire Departments will hold a coordinated open house and recruitment drive at their fire stations Saturday, April 23. The event will allow the fire departments a chance to highlight the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer. [Read more…] about Stephentown, Berlin Fire Department Open House And Recruiting Day
Berlin Choir Members To Sing On Stage With ‘Foreigner’
submitted by Carolyn Barie
Select members of the Berlin Senior High School Choir will be Choir Rockstars and perform on stage with Foreigner on Thursday, April 28 during the group’s performance at Proctors in Schenectady. Berlin students will be singing with Foreigner during the hit song, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” [Read more…] about Berlin Choir Members To Sing On Stage With ‘Foreigner’
Hoosick Grange News
submitted by Corinne Philpott
It was music night at Hoosick Grange on April 13. The Mennonite Family Singers were our guests. They sang a variety of songs, then they had the children sing for us. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Rensselaer County Legislature Honors Three Hoosick Area Residents At Its April Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
The late Omer Brenenstuhl, Virginia Lavin and young Luke Gillis were all presented with resolutions by legislators honoring their endeavors and contributions to the Hoosick area community. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Honors Three Hoosick Area Residents At Its April Meeting
HAYC3 Offers Texas Hold’em Tournament
HAYC3 is offering Texas Hold’em on the first and third Friday of each month. The next dates are May 6 and 20. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. [Read more…] about HAYC3 Offers Texas Hold’em Tournament
SVFD Texas Hold’em Tournament
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday April 23 in the Stephentown Fire Hall, at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp. [Read more…] about SVFD Texas Hold’em Tournament
Papa’s Pizzeria Re-Opens After A Series Of Troubles
After overcoming many challenges the past six months, including a damaging furnace fire that left her shop closed 8 days, Donna Warner, owner of Papa’s Pizzeria, Inc. on Route 2 in Petersburgh, re-opened the shop on Thursday, April 21.
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