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THROUGH THE WOODS: The Big Oyster
By NANCY JANE KERN A FEW YEARS ago, I read “The Big Oyster: A Molluscular History of New York” by Mark Kurlansky and found it a wonderful, easy-to-read book with […]
Of homelessness and motels in this county and its neighbors
By DEBORAH E LANS HUDSON–What does it mean to be homeless in Columbia County? If you are not living on the streets, in a park or with relatives, it means […]
Columbia County man charged in gun store burglary
COLONIE—A New Lebanon man was among four people arrested in connection with a burglary at a Colonie gun store last week. Colonie Police received a burglar alarm from New York […]
Ravena News-Herald Latest News
Discover RCS looking to take it to the next level
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Discover RCS program is looking to take its game — and the community — to the next level. The program […]
Social Security Matters: When should my wife claim Social Security benefits?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I turned 64 in July and my wife turned 62 in August. My wife has not worked for approximately 15 […]
Ruck March honors veterans, supports local groups
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville recently hosted the third annual Ruck March, drawing residents, veterans and supporters together to raise funds and gather supplies for […]
Greenville Pioneer Latest News
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, […]
A visit to Prattsville: The Zadock Pratt Museum
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media PRATTSVILLE—Tucked into the northernmost peaks of the Catskills, in the far western corner of Greene County, lies the picturesque town of Prattsville, NY. […]
Whittling Away: Football
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s now officially autumn. The signs are easy to spot even if you don’t have a calendar — leaves are falling, the […]
Lifestyle
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, […]
Social Security Matters: When should my wife claim Social Security benefits?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I turned 64 in July and my wife turned 62 in August. My wife has not worked for approximately 15 […]
The Retired Investor: Jailhouse stocks
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Investors appear to be “dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock” ever since the election of President-elect Donald Trump. Private prison stocks have roared […]
Living on Purpose: Respecting and appreciating our military
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media President Ronald Reagan in a radio address to the nation in 1983 is quoted, “Veterans know better than anyone else the […]
Events
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 […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, Nov. 14, 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. […]
Event: Historic preservation in times of political and social division
RAVENA — On Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present a program featuring Dr. Patricia West McKay. Dr. West will reflect on a lifelong study of […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, Nov. 7, 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. […]
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Columns
Whittling Away: Football
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s now officially autumn. The signs are easy to spot even if you don’t have a calendar — leaves are falling, the […]
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – November 21, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 20, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Whittling Away: Send me in, Coach
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I could have been in the Olympics if I’d wanted to be. The amazing thing to me is how many of my […]