STILLWATER SEPTEMBER 26- Elected officials and fire departments from throughout the region came to honor the Stillwater Fire Department. The following fire departments attended: Perth, Round Lake, Chatham, Schuylerville, Mechanicville, Hillcrest, Clifton Park-Halfmoon,West Crescent, and Arvin Hart, among others.
The Masters family of Schaghticoke was in sole control of the Schaghticoke Powder Mill from 1812 to about 1836. At that point, Wyatt R. Swift, who had come to town to run the Joy Linen Mill, made the switch from textiles to gunpowder.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 8th issue.
Local Hamilton College Student Presents Research at Undergrad Conference
Clinton, N.Y. – Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, was one of 22 Hamilton College students who presented their research on Sept. 26 at the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium Upstate New York Undergraduate Research Conference at Colgate University.
Beamish, a senior majoring in Classical Studies and English, presented “Adaptations of Classical Mythology in Contemportary Young Adult Literature.”
Choo Choo - This handsome boy was found abandoned on the side of the road. Lucky for him one of our rescue angels was able to get him to safety. He has been vet checked, vaccinated and more. for more info please call the shelter at 517-654-6220.
Lola - Poor baby: All his litter mates are gone and she is the most precious. Lola is a 10 week old pointer mix. She has all her age appropriate shots, has been de-wormed, flea controlled and more!. If you are interested in a meet and greet or want to opt to adopt this little baby please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Kittens -The cooler weather is approaching and we are scrambling to get in as many kittens as possible. We know that if we leave them out there they will grow up, multiply and may not make it through the winter. We are so FULL! Please if you are looking for a kitten or cat to be your companion and purr in your ear this winter come visit the shelter and opt to adopt. For further information please contact the shelter 518-654-6220.
MECHANICVILLE SEPTEMBER 25- Jacob Henes caught a pass in the flat from Giovanni D'Ambro and ran 77 yards to score a touchdown. In the 2nd half Voorheesville scored a 4th quarter touchdown to tie the game. Mechanicville's Dan Motta made an interception with 2 minutes left in the fame. Mark DeBates scored from 3 yards out to win the game.
The Raiders are now 3-1 for the season.
MECHANICVILLE & HALFMOON SEPTEMBER 24- Jack Byrne celebrated his 50th year in business in his new remodeled facility. Customers, friends, and relatives gathered to pay their respects.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 1st edition.
When Deacon Lynne Curtis of St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church came upon an article describing an interesting ministry several years ago, she thought she’d bring it to the attention of some of her parishioners and see if they agreed. They did. Thus began what continues to grow in the local church today, the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 1st issue.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, September 21 – Trails, and trails growing into a network, dominated a presentation by engineers for the Town to an annual joint meeting of if its Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board. Village Mayor Nelson also participated.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 1st edition.