Columbia Paper Latest News
Stuyvesant bridge plan moves forward
By EMILIA TEASDALE STUYVESANT—A motion to move forward with the replacement of the single lane bridge to a two lane bridge in Stuyvesant Falls was carried unanimously at the county […]
Coming to Greenport: A Wellness Hub and more mental health services
By DEBORAH E. LANS GREENPORT–It started with the murder of George Floyd. Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson wanted something good to come of the tragedy. In June 2020 he issued an […]
Ravena News-Herald Latest News
RAVENS REPORT: RCS teacher named Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Brandon Herwick, RCS physical education teacher, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by the New York State Association […]
Positively Speaking: The ego
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I was conversing with a friend recently and we found ourselves in a back-and-forth about ego. She thought focusing too much on […]
Christmas parade celebrates the season
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Though temperatures were frosty, residents turned out by the hundreds to see the annual Christmas parade march from Coeymans Landing up […]
Greenville Pioneer Latest News
Obituary: Leland K. Brown
Leland K. Brown, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He was born in the family farmhouse in Norton Hill on April 28, 1931, […]
The Retired Investor: The cost of college pulls students south
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media As the cost to attend several Ivy League colleges approaches $90,000 per year, applications to obtain a college degree below the Mason-Dixon […]
New Baltimore awarded $1.4M to repair Route 144
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Seventy municipalities across the state will share in $100 million in state funding for road repairs due to extreme weather […]
Lifestyle
The Retired Investor: The cost of college pulls students south
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media As the cost to attend several Ivy League colleges approaches $90,000 per year, applications to obtain a college degree below the Mason-Dixon […]
Living on Purpose: Taking a moment to appreciate our blessings
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The year has flown by and now Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope you had a meaningful Thanksgiving with family […]
Social Security Matters: Am I entitled to more Social Security from my ex-husbands?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 76 years old and a retired high school counselor/teacher. I was married to my first husband from 1968 […]
Living on Purpose: Living peaceably, grounded in godliness
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media With the Republican victory over the Democrats, many are reflecting on the direction of the United States. For the Trump side, […]
Events
Historical Society to hold Holiday Open House
RAVENA — The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will hold a holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-3:30 p.m. in its museum, located in the rear entrance of the Ravena […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, Dec. 5, from 10-11 a.m. Family Storytime is a fun, participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. […]
Bates Christian Church to hold annual Christmas program
PRESTON HOLLOW — The Bates Christian Church will once again have its annual Christmas service, this year on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at 1 Bates Church Road in […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, Nov. 28, to Friday, Nov. 29 The RCS Community Library will be closed for Thanksgiving recess. Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 10-11 a.m. Romp and Read will help get the […]
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Columns
Horses of Unbridled: When bonds build bridges: The journey of Angel, Heaven and Red
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media A few weeks ago, I shared the story of Captured Angel, a Thoroughbred whose early life traced the stark contrast between racing’s […]
Whittling Away: Mostly milk
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It hit me in the supermarket the other day — no, it wasn’t the cart piled high with baked goods being propelled […]
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – November 28, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 27, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors