Charles L. Keegan, Jr. – 80

MECHANICVILLE – Charles L. Keegan, Jr., 80, of Harris Ave., died Wednesday, March 9th, at Albany Medical Center, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 4 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours at Funeral Home on Saturday from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 2 Pine West Plaza, Albany, 12205, in memory of Charles L. Keegan, Jr.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

Honor Society’s Induction Ceremony at MHS – by Sandy McBride

Twenty-four Mechanicville High School juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony at the Paul N. Luther Auditorium last Wednesday evening, joining the twenty-six seniors who had achieved that honor last year.  Also inducted into their school honor societies for having maintained a scholastic average of 85 or higher were 23 sophomores named to Omega Honor Society; 28 juniors in Alpha Honor Society and 39 seniors who achieved membership in Aristoi Honor Society.

Read the article and photos in the 03-10 edition.

Stillwater Trail System – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, March 3 – The long-discussed, North-South trail system in the Town of Stillwater should become a reality within this year. The Town Board study initiated in 2011, aimed to add segments to the Town’s own trail system; which in the process would help toward the finalization of a Champlain Canal Trailway.

The entire article is in the 03/10 edition.

Vote on City Mayor’s Secretary

MECHANICVILLE MARCH 2- The City Council considered changes to the position of Secretary to the Mayor. Under the change to the City Charter the position or positions would be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Dennis Baker said at the meeting that the other departments have control of their own deputies.

In the 03-10 edition.

Check out our newest column – Daisy Knows

Why is grocery shopping such a chore?  Well let’s start with this; people must not know about shopping etiquette.    Of course we are all cranky because grocery shopping is a thankless job.  Your children don’t say “Hey Mom thanks for buying this from the grocery store for me.  Instead they say, “There is nothing to eat in this house.”

Please send your questions to : Attn: Daisy Knows at info.expresspaper@gmail.com

The Express Newspaper – March 10, 2016