Scrabble enthusiasts are invited to support Literacy Volunteers by joining the Scrabble Challenge on Sunday, February 7, from 2 – 5 pm at St. Michael’s Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy. [Read more…] about Scrabble Challenge To Benefit Literacy Volunteers Of Rensselaer County
Students Named To President’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
More than 1,900 students were named to the Fall 2015 President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College.
Those honored include: [Read more…] about Students Named To President’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
Students Named To Dean’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
More than 1,000 students were named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List at Hudson Valley Community College.
Those honored at the college include: [Read more…] about Students Named To Dean’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Oneonta Dean’s List
The following area students were named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at SUNY Oneonta: [Read more…] about SUNY Oneonta Dean’s List
HF School Busses And Drivers Ready For Winter Weather Challenges
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Despite the mild December we have had in our area, winter weather has slowly arrived and our transportation department is ready. [Read more…] about HF School Busses And Drivers Ready For Winter Weather Challenges
Grafton Lake State Park’s 31st Annual Winter Festival
Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 31st Annual Winter Festival and Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 23. The Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly and recreational activities. The event is on snow or no snow, and is free of charge. Main events run from 10 am to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Grafton Lake State Park’s 31st Annual Winter Festival
Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Five-mile Snowshoe to Geiser Preserve for Animal Tracking will be held January 16 from 10 am to 1 pm. See who is living in the Land Trust’s Geiser Preserve. Winter gives hikers a special opportunity to see the signs of unseen animals in the snow. [Read more…] about Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Ulysses Francis Sweener, Jr.
Stephentown- Ulysses Francis Sweener, Jr., 85, passed away on December 22, 2015, embraced by his family who loved him dearly, while in Hospice Care at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY. Known as “Jr.” or “Junnie” by everyone, he exhibited his zest for life until called home by his Creator. [Read more…] about Ulysses Francis Sweener, Jr.
Patricia Ann Hayden
Hoosick Falls-Patricia Ann Hayden, 70, of Hoosick Falls, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Patricia Ann Hayden
John R. Cottrell
Cottrell of Dover, DE was born at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY on December 9, 1927. John passed away at the age of 88 on December 24, 2015. John retired from the Air Force after proudly serving 30 years. [Read more…] about John R. Cottrell