Snow Shelf
This Birch Polypore mushroom (Fomitopsis betulina), on a Yellow or Gold Birch tree (Betula alleghaniensis), acts as a snow shelf in the Petersburgh woods. [Read more…] about Nature Photography by Trix Niernberger
Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Snow Shelf
This Birch Polypore mushroom (Fomitopsis betulina), on a Yellow or Gold Birch tree (Betula alleghaniensis), acts as a snow shelf in the Petersburgh woods. [Read more…] about Nature Photography by Trix Niernberger

Community Spotlight
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
BCS Communications Department
Researchers in education find that students in schools with a strong sense of community are more likely to be motivated to learn as well as to develop a strong sense of ethics and responsibility. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary School

Farewell to Dr. Young
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
BCS Communications Department
On Friday January 29, Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young took a final walk through the hallways of the Berlin Middle/High School. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School

January Honorees
Berlin Elementary School Principal Tracy Kent announced January’s Mountaineer, Climbers, Guides and Merit recipients. Being a Mountaineer means being responsible, safe and respectful. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary School
American Music Through The Ages
Plans are underway for the best July 4th parade in the country. The Berlin July 4th Parade committee is excited to announce the 2021 theme, “American Music Through The Ages.” [Read more…] about Berlin
Jordan Demands Restoration Of Dwyer Veterans Support Program
New York State Senator Daphne Jordan has advocated for full funding of the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Veterans Support Program as part of the 2021-22 State Budget to ensure the continued delivery of life-saving counseling services and support for America’s military veterans. [Read more…] about Albany
Bubba Raceway Park
Ocala, Florida
Short Track Super Series
Wednesday, January 27. Rained Out
Thursday, January 28. Modified (35 laps) 1) Erick Rudolph, Matt Sheppard, Stewart Friesen, Max McLaughlin, 5) Michael Maresca, [Read more…] about Auto Racing
HF 5 – Berlin 0
Berlin – Jan. 29 HF – Jan. 30, with both bowling at the Barbecue Recreation. The Hoosick Falls bowling team continued its season with a 5-0 victory over Berlin. [Read more…] about High School Bowling
Saturday, February 20, at 10 am
Grafton Lakes State Park will host a snowmobile ride led by the GraftonTrail Blazers on Saturday, February 20. Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited. The event is free of charge and trail rides will start at 10 am and leave every 15 minutes. [Read more…] about GLSP Snowmobile Ride
Name Pete Incaviglia Manager
The Tri-City ValleyCats organization is excited to announce that it has reached an agreement with Pete Incaviglia to become the team’s Field Manager for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Incaviglia brings over 35 years of experience in professional baseball, including a twelve-year playing career in the Major Leagues. [Read more…] about Tri-City ValleyCats
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Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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