The Express Newspaper September 24, 2015
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Schaghticoke to Host Countryfest – by C. Barton
Schaghticoke-The Schaghticoke Fairgrounds once again will be home to this years annual WGNA Countryfest on July 11th 2015. The first year that the event was held in Schaghticoke, 107.7 WGNA also celebrated the 20th anniversary of Countryfest. The momentum for the festival, now in its 22nd year, is still going strong as the community prepares for the annual event in the Town of Schaghticoke for the third year running.
Read the entire article in the July 9th edition.
The Express Newspaper July 2, 2015
Community Pre-School Raises Money for St. Jude’s
MECHANICVILLE MAY 12- At 10 AM 2nd Avenue was closed to traffic from Park to Broadway. For the 15th year the Community Preschool children bicycled on 2nd Ave. to raise money for St. Jude's Hospital. School director Bette Ann Thompson reported that the children have raised $30,000 in the previous 14 bicycle rides. St. Jude's Hospital needs $1.8 miooion per day to operate. Thompson said they are very appreciative of the donations from Mechanicville.
The Express Newspaper – February 19, 2015
Stillwater United Breakfast – by V. Albert
STILLWATER JANUARY 3- The smell of freshly-brewed coffee, bacon eggs, pancakes and sausage filled the air at the Stillwater United Church on Saturday. The members of the church, under the coordination of Chris and Rick Nelson, hosted their first community breakfast of the new year with high hopes and great food.
Read the entire article in the Jan. 8th issue of the Express.
Christmas Hang-Ups at Hoosic Valley – by C. Barton
Schaghticoke –The Hoosic Valley Community Church hosted the children’s musical, Christmas Hang-Ups, a work of Dennis and Nan Allen, on December 14th at 6pm at the church site. This “humorous and engaging story,” had upbeat holiday songs, an engaging cast and a message relevant to the holiday season. The musical showcased for the community the true talent of the children’s cast.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 18th issue of the Express.
Momentive Refurbishes MACSC – By T. Mahoney
MECHANICVILLE OCTOBER 30- Representatives from Omomentive, donors, and the MACSC staff were on hand for the ribbon cutting. Momentive from Waterford,provided 80 volunteers who worked for two months to improve the Community Center. Various companies donated equipment to help with the project. Momentive provided most of the man and women power.
Photos and article in the Oct. 6th edition of the Express.
The Express Newspaper – Fall Sports 2014
Johnsonville Ambulance Celebrates 50 Years – by C. Barton
Johnsonville- The Johnsonville Volunteer Ambulance Service (JVAS) held a celebration on Sunday August 10th at the River Road squad house to celebrate 50 years of service to the community. The ambulance service was started in September 1963 by a group of area residents for the purpose of providing emergency medical services to the community. The first formal business meeting was held on September 9th 1963. Prior to the JVAS being formally established, the community was served by neighboring Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad. Many of the members of the newly formed JVAS had been affiliated with Hoosic Valley and the first ambulance owned by the JVAS came from the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad (HVRS).
Read the entire article in the August 14th issue of the Express.