Obituary: Arthur C. Bender
GREENVILLE – Arthur “Arfur” C. Bender passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born on May 30, 1949, in Catskill to […]
Cairo officials vote down cannabis dispensaries
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO —Cairo officials voted 3-2 Wednesday to opt out of permitting marijuana dispensaries and lounges in the town. The […]
How do I apply for Social Security benefits?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I would like some advice concerning Social Security. In January I will be 62.5 years old. […]
Positively Speaking: Take stock: Reflecting on 2021
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Another New Year is upon us. It’s amazing how the years keep slipping by, each year seemingly moving […]
New Baltimore opts out of cannabis sales, lounges
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Town officials voted to opt out of permitting cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges within the […]
Whittling Away: Another New Year is here
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Christmas barely disappeared over the horizon when along came another New Year steaming into the station. I’ve just […]
Weekly Gardening Tips: Gardening resolutions
By Bob Beyfuss For Capital Region Independent Media By the time we finally become accustomed to writing 2021 on checks and elsewhere, we need to remember […]
Durham, Cairo groups win county planning awards
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — Four county organizations were honored recently for achievements in planning and economic development. The Ellen Rettus Planning […]
Climate change gardening
By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media This past summer was one of record-breaking rainfall in my corner of western Massachusetts – our dirt road […]