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A Call to the Bullpen With Sam DeCelle – Does Pete Rose Deserve this Punishment?

Imagine this, a MLB Hall of Fame induction class that consisted of Pete Rose. Pete Rose, the all time hits leader, but proven guilty of betting on baseball during his playing and managing days.

When I say imagine it, I say that because as of now that will never happen. Rose was banned from baseball many years ago when he was found guilty of betting on Cincinnati Reds games back when he was a player/manager for the ball club. MLB rules forbid any players or managers from placing bets on the sport while they are active and involved in the game.

Read more in the July 30th edition.

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Ernie Martin Honored – by Vince Gallagher

STILLWATER JULY 21 –Residents, friends and neighbors stopped by the Stillwater Village Board Room to honor their former mayor Ernest  Martin.   “I’m honored and I’m humbled…I’m proud of my accomplishments,” said Martin. Rick Nelson was elected  the new village mayor this past March. He and former Stillwater mayor David Rathbun were present to pay tribute to Martin, along with Senator Kathy Marchione, who  presented the former mayor with an official service award from the New York State Senate.

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Mechanicville SD Hopes to Move Forward with Building Project – by Sam DeCelle

The Mechanicville Jr. Sr. High School/Elementary School is hoping to get a much- needed make over. School Superintendent Dr. Michael J. McCarthy and Chair Person John Taglione, of the Exploratory Facilities Committee, are working on a plan that could possibly lead to the building project in the district that would renovate many areas of the existing building.

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Roosevelt’s Road – by Sandy McBride

The Battle of Saratoga from September to October of 1777 is recognized as one of the 15 most decisive battles in the history of the world. Indeed, it was a vital victory for Continental troops who stopped the invasion of British General John Burgoyne as he sought to put down the rebellion of those who would create their own nation from a cluster of English colonies. With the success at Saratoga, France recognized American independence and came into the war as an ally.

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Schaghticoke Welcomes Small “Big Top” by Christine Barton

Schaghticoke- On July 23rd at 6pm the Zerbini family circus made their way to Schaghticoke. The crowd to enjoyed an evening under the “small” big top at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. According to their history, the Zerbini Family Circus started entertaining crowds in the United States in the early 1990’s.

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The Express Newspaper July 30, 2015

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Rachael Shine earns Academic Honors from USTFCCCA

ONEONTA, NY (07/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachael Shine, a Sophomore from Clifton Park, NY and majoring in Psychology was named a 2015 USTFCCCA Division III Scholar Athlete for their performance in the classroom.

Monica Marra Named to UDallas Dean's List

IRVING, TX (07/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Monica Marra of Clifton Park, N.Y., has been named to the University of Dallas Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester for earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Marra is majoring in Theology.

Area students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (07/17/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1,500 students have reserved places as freshmen at SUNY Oswego, including several local residents. Fall 2015 classes will begin Aug. 24.

Adam Knapp of Nadeau Road in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Ryan T. Mchale of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Thomas R. Osborn of Leonardo Drive in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater. She is a graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Alexandria F. Willard of Champlain Road in Stillwater. She is a graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Matthew V. Pugliano of Copperfield Drive in Waterford. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Area transfer students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (07/24/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 640 transfer students have reserved places at SUNY Oswego for fall 2015, among them several area residents. Classes start Aug. 24.

William Hewitt of Hollandale Lane in Clifton Park. He last studied at Fulton-Montgomery Community College, and plans to major in public justice at Oswego.

Heath Mabeus of Madison Way in Clifton Park. He last studied at SUNY Albany, and plans to major in accounting at Oswego.

Zachary Melite of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in human resource management at Oswego.

Nicholas Pishkula of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in English at Oswego.

Ciara Tobin of Bluestone Roadg in Clifton Park. She last studied at Alfred University, and plans to major in graphic design at Oswego.

Nicholas Devito of Tallmadge Place in Mechanicville. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in broadcasting and mass communication at Oswego.

Stephen DiCerce of Saratoga Avenue in Mechanicville. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in software engineering at Oswego.

Tyler Mone of North Sixth Avenue in Mechanicville. He last studied at Herkimer County Community College, and plans to major in broadcasting and mass communication at Oswego.

Paul Vermilyea of North Third Avenue in Mechanicville. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in business administration at Oswego.

Christopher Carmel of Mountainview Drive in Waterford. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in business administration at Oswego.