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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 […]
Ravena News-Herald Latest News
Village, town gearing up to launch holiday season
Massive parade set for Saturday By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The village and town are gearing up for one of the community’s biggest bashes of the […]
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. […]
Now passed, what does Prop 1 mean for NYS?
By Deborah E. Lans Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Concerned that future legislatures might tilt to the right, New York state legislators placed Proposition 1 on the statewide ballot […]
Greenville Pioneer Latest News
County’s bond rating upgraded to second highest
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — Greene County’s bond rating was upgraded to the second highest rating on the scale, reflecting an improved financial standing. The rating […]
Soft Paws: ‘Winterizing’ dogs for the outdoors
By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Greetings! We trust that our readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving with families and friends! Many articles are written at this time of […]
GOOD NEWS!: Greenville turns into Christmas Winter Wonderland
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out from their busy schedules this time of year to pay a special visit to […]
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, 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 […]
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. […]
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Columns
Soft Paws: ‘Winterizing’ dogs for the outdoors
By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Greetings! We trust that our readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving with families and friends! Many articles are written at this time of […]
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