Mechanicville February 6- On January 23, 1943 the USAT Dorchester left New York Harbor with 902 crew, soldiers, and civilians on board. On February 2 sonar on one of the escort cutters detected a German submarine in the area. the ship was only 150 miles from Greenland .
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RENSSELAER COUNTY -On January 29th the All County Winter Festival, hosted by the Rensselaer County School Music Association, was held at Averill Park High School. In addition to other participating schools throughout Rensselaer County, Hoosic Valley had 22 students selected to participate in various musical ensembles throughout the day’s events.
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HALFMOON – On Saturday February 6th The Halfmoon – Waterford Fire District No. 1 in conjunction with Halfmoon Fire Company, held its 91st annual inspection dinner at the Franklin Plaza in Troy. Two hundred plus attendees were on hand to enjoy the evening and to honor the fire fighters. Officers and Chiefs were sworn in by Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen. Company officers were sworn in by Waterford’s Town Councilman Dave Ball.
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MECHANICVILLE FEBRUARY 6- At 10:13 AM Tina Mone cut the ribbon to officially open her own salon. Her long time dream has finally come true. Beauty Express is owned an operated by Tina and her partner Richard Spence of Schenectady.
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MALTA AND BALLSTON SPA, February 1– The packed house – including some who had to stand for almost an hour - at Malta Town Hall on February 1 for a crucial public hearing on zoning changes – proved an opportunity for lots of folks to hear about something else new in the community.
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WATERFORD – Theresa A. “Terry” Fiorino, 72 of 1st Street, died Monday Feb 8th at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4 – 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Terry’s family in care of the Funeral Home.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
MECHANICVILLE - Jeanne E. Tarsa, 87, died on February 8, 2016 after a brief illness.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church 121 No. Main Street, Mechanicville. Burial will immediately follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville. Calling hours for relatives and friends will be from 4 - 7PM on Wednesday at the No. Main St. Church.
Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in loving memory of Jeanne E. Tarsa. Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions to the church and to leave condolences.
MECHANICVILLE – Mary Ann Gaetano, 75, of No. Main St., died at home, Sundaymorning, Feb. 7th, after a brief illness, in the loving company of her family.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main ST., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Rte 146, Suite 101, Clifton Park, 12065.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Fall 2015
GENESEO, NY (02/04/2016)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the fall semester 2015. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.
Those on the President's List from this area include:
Melissa Frank from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Thomas Hurysz from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Taylor Moore from Stillwater, NY (12170)
SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Fall Semester 2015
GENESEO, NY (02/04/2016)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the fall semester 2015. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Those on the Dean's List from this area include:
Kristen Anderson from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Hope Andrascik from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Meghan Berman from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Sara Feinland from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Hugh Horner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Cameron Mellow from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Sara Niles from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Lillian Perry from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Alyssa Signor from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Jane Skinner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Cailin Sofko from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Allie Wachtel from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Erin Shinski from Mechanicville, NY (12118)
Marisa Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)
Rachel Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)
Sarah Phillips from Waterford, NY (12188)