AUGUST 13- The Town of Halfmoon is known for its population growth as a bedroom community. Manufacturing is part of the town's economic base. Congressman Paul Tonko toured some of these businesses on Rt.32. Pete Bardunias, President of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, helped to organize the tour.
Photos and article in the 08-20 edition.
STILLWATER - The Village of Stillwater has begun the first phase of renovations on a new playground at Major Dickinson Avenue. The village obtained a $50,000 park and recreations state grant with the help of Senator Kathleen Marchione to give the area a complete overhaul and new look. Former village mayor Ernie Martin, who originally pushed for the grant, is happy to see this all starting to come together.
Read the entire article in the 08-20 edition.
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STILLWATER – Kimberly A. Rivers, 46, died late Friday evening at SaratogaHospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Ronald C. and Sharon King Keefer.
Calling hours will be held at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St, Mechanicville, on Monday, August 17th from 5-7 PM with a funeral service to follow at 7PM.
Remembrances may be made to Kim’s family, in care of the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, in her memory.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has made Deans' Awards to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.
The scholarships are $6,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $38,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.
Adam Knapp of Nadeau Road in Clifton Park, a freshman majoring in adolescence education who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.
Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in journalism who last studied at Stillwater Central School.
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded Merit Scholarships to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.
The Merit awards are $3,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $35,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.
Alexandria F. Willard of P.O. Box 435 in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in zoology who last studied at Stillwater Central School.
Matthew V. Pugliano of Copperfield Drive in Waterford, a freshman majoring in chemistry who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Ryan T. Mchale of Clifton Park. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.
POTSDAM, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Nearly 250 SUNY Potsdam students completed internship placements at companies, non-profits or campus departments in Spring 2015.
SUNY Potsdam's internship program places students with employers whose interests align with their studies. Each student intern has a faculty sponsor, and earns between 1 and 12 credits toward their degree requirements.
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MECHANICVILLE – Doris A. Tuccillo, 97, of Davenport Estates, died Sunday, August 9th at Wesley Health Care Center, following a brief illness. Born in Green Island, she was the daughter of the late Melville and Myrtle Powley.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10AM at the Mechanicville United Methodist Church, 7 North Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Contributions may be made to Mechanicville United Methodist Church in loving memory of Doris A. Tuccillo.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.
Dominick J. Alonzo - 67
MECHANICVILLE - Dominick J. Alonzo, 67, former native of this city and the Capital District, died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Gentiva Hospice, Palm Desert, CA, after a brief illness. Born in Troy, NY, on June 28, 1948, son of Dominick Dan (Midge) Alonzo of Clifton Park and the late Dolores Vitrella Alonzo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1PM on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Clifton Park, followed by interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 15th from 11 AM to 1 PM at St. Edward’s Church, preceding the Mass of Christian Burial.
To leave condolences and for directions visit: www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Local arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
MECHANICVILLE – Rosemarie Bruno Provancher, 75, of Hemstreet Park, died Sunday, Aug 9th at Wesley Health Care, Saratoga Springs after and extended illness.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 12:30 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hemstreet Park Fire Dept., PO Box 667, Mechanicville, 12118.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Stillwater Police Department
Arrest Blotter
07/31/15
Stillwater Police arrested Adrianne E. Kent (age 31) of Ballston Lake and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Whitney Road. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Tom Sawyer.
07/31/15
Stillwater Police arrested Erin E. Oneal (age 29) of Rensselaer and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on County Route 76 for speeding. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Charles Rockwell.
08/04/15
Stillwater Police arrested Kelly A. MacDonald (age 46) of Mechanicville and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor), Operating with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Operating without Insurance (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Route 67. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
08/06/15
Stillwater Police arrested Michelle Sutton (age 45) of Stillwater and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Lake Road. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.
Waterford Police Arrest - Barton
On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at about 11:00 PM PO M. Dilbone observed a vehicle traveling at 67 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. Upon stopping the vehicle and through investigation it was found that the operator, William E. Barton, 34, of 406 Loudon Rd., Saratoga Springs had been drinking and was arrested. The defendant refused to submit to a chemical breath test. The defendant was charged with the following:
Consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle
Driving while intoxicated
Reckless driving
Speed in zone
The defendant was arraigned in Waterford Justice Court by Justice N. Sunukjian and was turned over to the Saratoga Springs Police on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.