Halfmoon – On Sunday December 20th the Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District #1 were out spreading some Holiday Cheer throughout their district. Volunteer firefighters along with Chief Boudreau and many helpers were out all day into the evening driving through developments in their district surprising many kids with presents and stockings being delivered by Santa in a fire truck.
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STILLWATER - The Stillwater Union Cemetery is seeking village approval to subdivide a small portion of it’s Hudson Avenue property in the hopes of selling the lot to a developer to build senior citizen housing.
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After marking nearly a decade as Stillwater Central School District's superintendent, Dr. Stanley Maziejka will retire from the position on June 30.
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Town of Pittstown native and self-published local author Lisa Popp just released the third book in her Jevic O’Connor adventure series, Jevic and the Spear. Although the series was written for a young adult audience her books have captured readers of all ages and interests. Popp says, “while the series does have an element of fantasy, it is a well-grounded action adventure that breathes new life into old-world beliefs.”
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This Friday millions of Americans mark a turning point date that has become virtually worldwide over more than two thousand years – but made stops at other dates along the way.
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Last week I described a trip my husband and I took by train from Albany to East Deerfield, Massachusetts in the fall. The trip was unique as it was the first passenger train to pass through the 4.75 mile-long Hoosac Tunnel in over thirty years. For me the trip was also special as we passed all through the town of Schaghticoke by train- a really different way to view the town.
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MECHANICVILLE - WILLIAM F. SHEEHAN, 94, of 202 Park Place died on December 26, 2015 after a brief illness.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at All Saints on the HudsonChurch (North Church), 881 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Burial will immediately follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Stillwater. Calling hours will be at the Church on Tuesday from 3-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to "The University at Albany Foundation: Sheehan Scholarship," and mailed to The University at Albany Foundation, UAB 226, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222. Donations can also be made at the University at Albany Foundation website at www.albany.edu/giving. On-line donations should note “Sheehan Scholarship” in the Comments Section.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The moment where you pretend you’re Kobe Bryant hitting a turnaround three, you are Peyton Manning throwing a touching in your back yard, Or giving the iconic Tiger Woods fist pump as you drain an improbable putt on the golf course.
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Retiring Mechanicville Commissioner of Accounts Mark Seber, recently reflected on his eight years in office. I am happy and proud of the strides the city has made, he said.
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