Bell Ringers Needed – By Jennifer Dugan

The sights and sounds of volunteer Salvation Army Bell Ringers outside of the local Price Chopper Supermarket has been a holiday staple for over fifteen years. Each year, the Mechanicville Public Safety Office seeks volunteers willing to keep the bells  ringing as they volunteer their time to raise money for a good cause. It can often be difficult to find enough volunteers during the busy holiday season, so the Public Safety Office is asking community for help in keeping this tradition alive.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 21st issue of The Express - now online.

Waterford Students – By Jennifer Dugan

The students of Waterford-Halfmoon Junior/Senior High School are showing off their smarts and good “cents” with the help of a financial literacy class. Business Education Teacher Jodi Ancin recently led her students to victory on the Financial Literacy Test put on by W!SE-NY, an nonprofit that seeks to promote financial literacy in an effort to prepare students for college and the workplace. They are one of only 180 schools nationwide to be recognized for outstanding student achievement.

 

Read the full story in the Nov. 7 edition of the Express.

 

Food For Fines at Mechanicville Library – By Jennifer Dugan

The holiday season can be particularly hard on food pantries as they struggle to keep up with demand. The Mechanicville District Public Library has stepped up to lend a helping hand with their unique Food for Fines programs. Throughout the month of November, library patrons may clear up library fines, return overdue materials and help line the shelves of the local food pantry, all at the same time.

 

Read the full story in the Nov. 7th issue of the Express.

Margaret F. Dugan – 80

Margaret F. Dugan, 80, passed away at her home with her family and friends by her side.

She was the daughter of the late Millard Fuller and Hellen (Tracy) Fuller of Ketchum Corners, Stillwater, NY. She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Lyle F. Gailor, a brother, Joe Fuller, sister, Dorris Fuller Boucher, and her second husband, Leo Dugan.

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