By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the heart of Unbridled, a sanctuary where volunteers tirelessly attend to the unique daily needs of each horse, a captivating love […]

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COXSACKIE — On Sunday, Oct. 1, celebrate the fall season in the Hudson Valley at the Bronck Museum’s Heritage Craft Fair from 12-4 p.m.    On porches, nestled beside the barns, […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media In the field of psychology, cognitive dissonance is the perception of contradictory information and the mental toll of it. Relevant items […]

GREENVILLE – Dorothy Harriet “Dottie” Hesel, born Dec. 22, 1936, passed into eternal rest on Sept. 17, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. The only child of John H. “Jack” Piersma […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media About a year ago, Russell Mahan from Utah stopped at the Oak Hill Methodist Church seeking information about William Hall, a […]

By Mark Vinciguerra President, Capital Region Independent Media Across the country, quality journalism is critical for sharing important news affecting our society. Through their timely reporting, journalists play a uniquely […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the heart of the Thoroughbred world, where legends are born, a remarkable story unfolded – one of resilience, compassion, and the […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The Ingalls family unveiled the new pavilion at Vanderbilt Town Park, built in honor of family members who came before them. […]

By Dr. Willliam Holland For Capital Region Independent Media There is a lot of talk today about the reality of a global system of organized evil that controls the governments […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media Most of us have fallen into the habit of thinking of spring as the season for planting seeds, but in fact, grass […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — The annual ceremony in honor of those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks remembered the fallen and urged the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — Area firefighters showed their lighter side in the annual Mardi Gras parade, held this year in Coxsackie. The off-the-wall festivities are […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — The streets of downtown Coxsackie were lined Saturday with spectators cheering on volunteer firefighters in their annual Dress Parade. Fire companies […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Making our way to the Utica Rome Speedway, it was a much different day than promoter Brett Deyo is used to as […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In a world where the thundering hooves of racehorses echo with power and prestige, the plight of unwanted mares in the Thoroughbred […]

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By Michael Bennett For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Greenville Families, I’d like to officially welcome everyone back for another exciting year. Experience can be an excellent teacher and having […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The Christian and the non-Christian are supposed to be different. In fact, so different, the Bible says that once a person […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Although the concept of “staycations” is certainly not new, it was for my husband and me this summer. For a variety of […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all heard the news about lead in the drinking water in older cities such as Flint, Michigan, and the harm it […]

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By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Purely by chance, I happened upon a gifted practitioner, Ms. Hui-Hsin Liu, while looking for alternative medicine practitioners close by. I knew […]

GREENVILLE — The halls of Scott M. Ellis Elementary School echoed with excitement as young Spartans from kindergarten to fifth grade embarked on an interactive scavenger hunt that brought students […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media On Jan. 17, 2023, the world bid farewell to a beloved soul whose unwavering compassion touched lives and transformed hearts. Andrea Basile, […]

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By Sierra Pizzola Greenville Central School District Another school year has commenced for many Greene County students this week, including the Greenville Spartans. Last week, Superintendent Michael Bennett said he’s […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media I used to start the vegetable garden with a burst of enthusiasm in the spring, filling my plot with seeds and seedlings […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media A couple of years ago, I worked with a lovely woman (“Mrs. M.”) who had adopted a young mixed breed dog after […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The Greenville Town Council tabled a proposed local law regulating the activities of dogs in the town. A public hearing Aug. […]

CATSKILL – Doris A. Alix, 93, passed away at The Pines of Catskill on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Doris was born in Catskill on Aug. 13, 1930, a daughter of […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WESTERLO — A Westerlo man was charged with third-degree rape, according to state police. Michael Dickershaid, 32, of Westerlo, was arrested at his […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media The 2023 Fonda Speedway season was coming down to the final night of points for champions. This is a promoter’s dream. However, […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media As the world paused and collectively held its breath during the tumultuous throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, amidst the chaos and uncertainty […]

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GREENVILLE — The Greenville Rotary Club recently awarded $500 scholarships to five students from the Greenville Central School class of 2023.  The awards are given to students in recognition of […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media When we think about the challenges and possibilities of our future, it’s easy to ignore our responsibilities while we imagine someone […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Recalling days gone by, when we lived in Brooklyn, it was actually quite common to hear the ring of the doorbell on […]

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By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media The Clematis Garden Club has honored a group of gardens on one end of Oak Hill by designating them collectively as […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — A pair of local businesses and the New Baltimore Fire Department and its auxiliary united in a single cause — […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Cub Scout Pack 42 wants to share its opportunities with more boys in the community. The pack held a Field Day […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the vast expanse of America’s hinterlands, a harrowing tale unfolds. In a crowded feedlot in Bowie, Texas, they reduce horses to […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALTAMONT — What do racing pigs, a demolition derby, a circus and the American Motor Drome Wall of Death have in common? They […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media To  summarize my thoughts, simply, I’m finding that seasons seem to come quicker, years add up faster and birthdays start to pile […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Within the unlimited amount of evidence to prove that God is real and the Creator of all things, there is no […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media EXTRA EXTRA! All animals cared for by our CGHS/SPCA shelter will be FREE to adopt during the month of August! Continuing with […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media LEEDS — A federal plan that would consolidate mail sorting centers is under consideration by the U.S. Postal Service that could lead to […]

Madison Bell, of Greenville, was recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. Earlton resident Lauryn Williams was one of 50 students with artwork displayed in SUNY Oneonta’s [...]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media As the curator of the highly anticipated “The Horses of Unbridled” exhibition in The Gallery at CITIOT in Catskill, I stand amidst […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CORNWALLVILLE — A Cornwallville woman is charged with grand larceny and fraud related to transactions she allegedly made at two car service centers, […]

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By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media We might as well lay all the cards on the table and establish that it’s easier to go to church and […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Under the category of knowledge is power, I offer this column in the hopes that not another single person has to ever […]

LEEDS — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-19, will be hosting an open house at his Greene County office this Friday. The event is open to the public and will give […]

CATSKILL — To help families in need prepare for the upcoming school year, state Sen. Michelle Hinchey’s office is partnering with the Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition and the Back to School […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media FREEHOLD – Ever wonder what it would be like to soar with eagles? Glider pilots don’t have to wonder… they already know. Gliders […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — A disc golf course may be in Greenville’s future. Local resident Jasan LaSasso is a member of the Capital Region Disc […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media A number of years ago, Laura Manchester trained her Chok Dee dog with me. What started out as a baseline training and […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media That title might sound a bit of an overstatement of the obvious. Of course everyone wants to be well. But focusing on […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I was at my daughter’s home a few years ago doing some painting and yes, these are things that retired fathers […]

Madison Bell, of Greenville, was recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. Earlton resident Lauryn Williams was one of 50 students with artwork displayed in SUNY Oneonta’s [...]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media The utility company Central Hudson is looking for a 16% increase in the residential electricity rate and a 19% increase for natural gas. […]

GREENVILLE — Last year the Board of Education approved the construction of three outdoor classroom spaces with funds from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The legislation […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — From ducks to alpacas to thousand-pound cows, kids from around the area showed off their agricultural know-how at the annual Greene […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Sitting in the Fonda Speedway stands as long as I have over the years, I have seen many first-time winners, but Saturday […]

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By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the bustling world of horse racing, where profits often overshadow compassion, Stalwart Member emerged as an emblem of integrity and the […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I’m reminded again of the quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald, “You do not write because you want to say something; you […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media I came from a large family of female cooks starting with my grandma, mom and aunties, who whipped up magic in the […]

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PHILMONT — New York State Police announced Wednesday evening that missing teen Alexianna Bridgham, 14, was found and is “in good health,” according to a statement from state police. Bridgham, […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Plans are coming together for the annual Oak Hill Day, this year on Saturday, July 29.  The day is intended to […]

Just before the end of the school year, the annual Potter Hollow School House Day was a resounding success, with over 70 enthusiastic fourth graders from Scott M. Ellis Elementary […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — The Greene County Youth Fair will open this Thursday and runs through Sunday. The fair kicks off with the opening ceremony […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media At 2 a.m., the gentle rumble of a diesel engine in the distance awakened the stillness of the early morning at Unbridled. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — Ralph Osterhoudt was one of the first 32 Americans to enter the gates of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp and saw […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The Almighty has the power to unlock all doors and break down every obstacle. We also believe He can do whatever […]

NEW BALTIMORE – Irving Todd Smith, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in his recliner at home in Hannacroix. Todd was born in Albany on Dec. 8, 1953, […]

By Debra Danner For Capital Region Independent Media Airbnb has become a popular platform for property owners to generate income by renting out their homes or apartments. While Airbnb investments […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The town’s newest prospective Eagle Scout has taken the Greenville Cemetery under his wing to restore and clean up the grounds. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media DURHAM — A local farm that has been run by the same family for 237 years has received designation as part of the […]

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Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media To experience the unconditional love of a pet during trying times is to know a connection to another living creature that is […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media How much grace does it take to love our enemies? That’s a good question. Tragedies occur all around us and it’s […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media Back in late April, I attended an Earth Day celebration where I met a thoroughly remarkable woman, Maya K. van Rossum. Today, […]

DURHAM – Iris McCabe Cochrane, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her residence. Born in Brooklyn on July 22, 1933, she was a daughter of the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Summer is the season of music festivals, where enthusiasts gather to immerse themselves in the vibrant beats, captivating melodies, and exhilarating performances. Nestled […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — For decades, each July the region’s children have gathered to showcase their talents and agricultural know-how in the annual Greene County […]

Capital Region Independent Media hosts digital seminar for local businesses to help them connect with customers online. UPCOMING EVENT: DIGITAL SEMINAR, JULY 19, 2023 Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

Warning: Graphic images HUDSON — The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) is asking for the public’s help in identifying two dogs that were victims of animal cruelty. CGHS/SPCA are looking for […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media For those of you that read this column, I hope the insights and considerations are worth your time. I have political […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media No doubt it is my status as an enthusiastic omnivore, but I only recently became aware of the veganic gardening movement. I […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media At running the risk of this column seeming disjointed, I’m putting some spontaneous musings and observations: Whew. Guess that’s enough for today! […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media We very much strive to live in the present. We often focus on the present moment until… we don’t. A “to do list […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Summer is here and that means the annual concert series is getting ready to rock and roll. The series of concerts […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE – A Greenville man was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child in the town of Chestertown. Ashton Thompson, 20, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media EAST DURHAM — Hundreds turned out to salute America for its 247th birthday. This year’s Independence Day was celebrated a couple of days […]

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Queen of the Bayou and Town on Fire are two Thoroughbred mares gracing the pastures of the Sanctuary at Unbridled. They radiate with beauty and vitality. Their soulful eyes invite […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Henry Allan “Harry” Ironside was a Canadian-American Bible teacher, preacher, theologian, pastor and author who pastored Moody Church in Chicago from […]

By Dr. Elizabeth Boomhower For Capital Region Independent Media Our bodies are electrical systems. From the way our nerves fire, our heart beats, and our muscles contract, it all comes […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media DURHAM — Independence Day will be on Tuesday, but the town of Durham will be celebrating the festivities a few days early and […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Under a warm, golden sun, Angie and Toes graze contentedly in the lush green pasture at Unbridled, their tails gently swishing in […]

By David Lee For Capital Region Independent Media GHENT — U.S. Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-19, this month convened a “listening session” at the Ghent firehouse in Columbia County to help […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The Class of 2023 at Greenville High School took to the stage Friday evening to accept their diplomas and move on […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

Arthur Wesley Maxwell  (aka Skip, Sonny, Max), 78, of Westkill, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2023. He was born on Dec. 6, 1944, to the late Arthur Arnold […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Everyone has their thoughts and interpretations when it comes to sharing the gospel, but there’s not a more terrifying word among […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media Like many gardeners who want to do right by Nature, I have drawn great inspiration from the work of Douglas Tallamy. Dr. […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media I’m often asked where my inspiration comes from to write as many columns as I manage to produce in a month’s time. […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Agriculture in Durham dates back to original settlers, and the land still supports cows, sheep, pigs and horses.    Often, we […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media THIS can be a very touchy subject for some. Well, I think for most of us. According to a national statistic, Baby […]

GREENVILLE — Greenville High School announced its top 10 students as the 2022-23 school year comes to a close. This year’s valedictorian is Nuala Kappel, and Benjamin Reinhard is the […]

By Michael Bennett For Capital Region Independent Media As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, I wanted to take a moment to talk about summer safety […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos last week announced that the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, began June […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media God’s offer for everyone to accept His salvation is the greatest gesture of compassion and grace the world has ever known. […]

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COXSACKIE — The Greene County Historical Society is pleased to announce that award-winning recording artists Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers will be performing on Sunday, June 18, at the Bronck […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — David Battini was a scoutmaster and a community volunteer for most of his adult life, and in recognition of his service, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media EAST DURHAM — A Greene County man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a child younger than 11 years old, according […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.

COXSACKIE — The Bronck Museum in Coxsackie is pleased to announce a new way to experience the museum. Beginning on Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m., and offered several Friday […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media I hope you were all able to take a glance at our last article, a reminder to all about the significance of […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media As a gardener, when I find soil that’s lacking, it’s my preference to work with what I find on-site, adding amendments and […]

By Jared Stamm For Capital Region Independent Media Wildfires that began at the start of June in the central Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec continue to negatively impact air […]

Brian Joel [Horowitz] Odza died on May 23, 2023, at Montefiore Hospital (Moses Campus) in the Bronx, NY, following a short illness. He was born on Aug. 2, 1962, in […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Recently a group of architectural historians came for a tour of Oak Hill on a Saturday when there is no restaurant […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Agriculture is a huge part of the area’s heritage, and the annual Agfest celebrates the culture of farming and its […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

GREENVILLE — A three-game youth baseball tournament is coming to Greenville and nearby communities, giving kids the chance to showcase their skills on the diamond. In 2021, Salvatore Sciangula started […]

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By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Soon after Jesus had resurrected, we find a beautiful account found in John chapter 20 that is a wonderful example of […]

Martha Hillicoss, 93, of Surprise, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  Martha was born in Manhattan, NY, on May 29, 1929, to the late Robert Elpel […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The streets of Greenville were lined Monday with hundreds of supporters for the annual Memorial Day parade in honor of those […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — There is a burgeoning arts community right here in our backyard, and those talents were on display this weekend during the […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — Coxsackie resident John Irwin Cameron was awarded a Purple Heart and a host of other military honors after he was killed […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Those who identify with following Jesus are usually satisfied with being comfortable and cozy in their religious styles. Let’s just say […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media I was invited to an Earth Day celebration last month to speak on the topic of lawns. The common response would have […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media This is a story about perseverance, adjusting expectations, finding humor in this experience and yes, 29 staples. Not wanting to keep you […]

Rotary 5K raises money for town park pickleball court By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The annual Rotary Day of Service on Saturday saw 85 runners and […]

Alliance seeks to fulfill missions of integrity and education The Jewish World of Albany, NY, has formed an alliance for enriched sales and marketing projects, with Capital Region Independent Media […]

By Sophie Yalkezian For Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — The Hudson Valley and Capital Region have no shortage of vibrant, thought-provoking productions to look forward to this summer, starting […]

GREENVILLE — Greenville High School’s varsity girls track and field 4×100 team broke the school record at the Patroon Conference Tournament, running the relay in 51.98 seconds. The four-member relay […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media The Greene County Legislature on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over New York City’s decision to relocate and house migrants seeking asylum […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

Greenville event raising funds for pickleball court By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The Greenville Rotary is hosting a 5K race this weekend to raise money for […]

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By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media There was recently a move of the Holy Spirit happening in Wilmore, Kentucky, where the small evangelical Asbury University and Seminary […]

ALBANY – According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today, with 410,000 here in New York. As […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The budget for the Greenville school district was approved by voters Tuesday by a vote of 667-290. The district’s bus resolution […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Seems Mother Nature had a different idea than the race fans, teams and track officials had both Friday and Sunday as pop-up […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Greenville Board of Education in Tuesday’s election. The three candidates, in […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to determine the fate of the proposed 2023-24 budget for the Greenville school district. […]

By Debra Danner For Capital Region Independent Media The month of May is a very popular month to list your home for sale. Before you do, consider these tips to […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media I knew a few months ago when I began my journey to find the best orthopedic specialist on this planet to undertake […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 70 in August and will file my application for benefits in May. I know I’ll get my […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Kentucky was in the news a couple of months ago for having a spiritual revival at the Asbury College campus that […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media I’ll admit to a prejudice when it comes to gardening.  I have great respect for what you learn in horticultural schools. I […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media A common idea is that the town of Durham was settled by people from Durham, Connecticut, and while that is true, […]

GREENVILLE – Frank Tiberi, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Fireman’s Home in Hudson. Born in Queens on March 14, 1932, he was son of […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The two-day art studio tour isn’t until later this month, but visitors had the chance to get a sneak preview into […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Exhausted from the struggle of trying to survive, Love faced a losing battle. Too weak to fight for food, she stood alone […]

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GREENVILLE — The Clematis Garden Club will present Peter Bowden, the popular gardening radio and TV  personality, at their annual Spring Gardening Social, on Friday, May 19,  at 1 p.m. […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media A recent conversation with Carol Reese took me back, way back to my earliest days as a gardener.  Carol, who retired in […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media There was a recent revival in Wilmore, Kentucky. Anytime there are 1,500 people in one place worshiping God around the clock, […]

By Alan S. Chartock For Capital Region Independent Media It’s amazing what we remember. We are told by some psychologist types that what happens to us in our early years […]

GREENVILLE — Walter Henry Ingalls passed peacefully to his Eternal Home, Friday, April 7, 2023, at the age of 92. The fourth child of Stanley R. Ingalls and Eleanor (Goff) […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Water rates will be rising for the first time in nearly 16 years effective this billing period. The increase, which was […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Voters will head to the polls May 16 to determine the fate of the proposed $34,227,771 budget for the Greenville Central […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Greenville and surrounding communities are bursting with talent, and the second annual Arts Around Greenville Studio Tour will showcase all they […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced that spring turkey season opens May 1, in all counties north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary and, new […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Dr. Elizabeth Boomhower For Capital Region Independent Media Happy spring! Now that the sun is starting to show up more, I want to touch on an all-important topic — […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Have you ever wondered what is the purpose of television, games, movies and social media? Many will say it was created […]

By Guest Columnist Ron Perez For Capital Region Independent Media In the animal sheltering world, we maintain a love/hate relationship with social media. On one hand, we’re able to communicate […]

By Alan S. Chartock For Capital Region Independent Media Sleep is so important. We all do our best to get the best sleep possible but lots of people suffer because […]

MIDDLEBURGH —  David “Shorty” Neubauer passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1959, in Copaigue, NY, to Catherine (Axlesen) and Thomas […]

By Melanie Lekocevic For Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — The first leg of the two-day Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race Series took place April 22, with a couple of […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media There is one thing for sure — you could not have asked for a better day for the start of the 2023 […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The Greenville Rotary is planning its second annual 5K race for next month. The Greenville Rotary Responds 5K received approval from […]

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By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I have a good friend who is seriously ill with late-stage cancer. When he was diagnosed about two years ago, he […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media You think you’ve done the right thing. You removed that backyard biological desert, your fertilizer and herbicide hungry lawn. In its place, […]

 By Alan S. Chartock For Capital Region Independent Media Many people see coffee as an elixir, a cure-all that will make life better when one enjoys that first cup in […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The Greenville school district continues to grapple with a controversy over the kinds of books that are available in the shared […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media I am always looking for material that will tell me about early life in Oak Hill and Vicinity:  diaries, account books, […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media “Hold my mule” is a figurative expression from the American South that means when a person is leading a mule and […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Relationships. When one lives and works in a small community such as ours, the depth of this subject is bound to surface […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media With the onset of good weather (finally), our properties are abuzz with deer grazing, birds and small mammals nest building, and hunts […]

By Alan S. Chartock For Capital Region Independent Media  In the end, it is a matter of priorities.  Right now, our top priority is understanding why Donald Trump is sucking […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The town board is expected to raise water rates and could approve a 26% increase at Monday night’s meeting. If rates […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — Tolls to cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge will go up effective May 1. The toll hike also affects the other […]

Ralph F. Lumb, 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Brookdale in Niskayuna, NY. He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis Mae Wetherbee Lumb, to […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

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By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Life is changing all around us. With technology providing an opportunity for every person on the planet to speak and listen, […]

By Alan S. Chartock For Capital Region Independent Media  There are certainly a lot of do’s and don’ts that we all have to abide by. For example, we know that […]

To Our Greenville Community:  School safety is a top priority for Greenville Central School District, which is why I’d like to discuss the various measures we’ve implemented to ensure the […]

By Doug La Rocque For Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — There were more than a few moist eyes and tears shed at the inaugural TOP 5IVE Community Changemakers Awards […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Spoiler alert… You’re going to be left in some thoughtful contemplation as you read this column. Just the concept of this topic […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media It’s disappointing to God that most people are usually more concerned about what they want in life than asking Him what […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media As I became more involved with the intervention and training of shelter dogs in the 1970s and ‘80s, with a significant increase […]

By Alan S. Chartock For Capital Region Independent Media  There are many things that I just don’t get. At the top of the list is the question of what provokes […]

Anna “Marie” Duryea went peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by her family on March 23, 2023, at the age of 95, in Orange City, Florida, after a […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Two young men from Oak Hill and Vicinity have achieved Eagle Scout status already in 2023. I, like many of you, […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Alan S. Chartock For Capital Region Independent Media So now comes news of a possible primary challenge to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand from none other than Andrew Cuomo. Both are […]

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By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media As God continues to move upon the earth, He has never stopped calling His children to be truth seekers, to speak […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media The stunning beauty of Liam will awaken your sense of awe. He is the equine doppelganger of the Italian supermodel Fabio. Liam’s […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — St. Patrick’s Day may have been last Friday, but there’s still time to get your Irish on at Saturday’s parade in […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media DURHAM — Friends and family of the late Bob Beyfuss bid a fond farewell to the renowned columnist and ginseng expert during a […]

By Mark Vinciguerra Capital Region Independent Media New York state residents are at risk of being deprived of access to news about their communities as disruption to the business model […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Soon after beginning dog training sessions with me, my new handlers or “pack leaders” are referring to their leashes as umbilical cords. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media More than 2,500 households in Greene County and 1,207 in Albany County are without power as of 1 p.m. Tuesday due to the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul advised New Yorkers to refrain from hitting the road and to make preparations as an anticipated winter storm […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Spring may be near, but winter’s not done with us yet. A major winter storm is headed to the area that could bring […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media When I want to know anything about the early history of Oak Hill and Vicinity, I begin by going to Beers’ […]

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By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Since before the world was made, God has known you and loved you. He has never taken His eyes away or […]

GREENVILLE – Louis A. “Louie” Pastina, Jr., 75, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, with his family at his side. Louie was born in Providence, Rhode […]

GREENVILLE – Irene E. Bergman, 79, passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 18, 2023, at home with her husband at her side. Irene Elizabeth Case was born on Feb. 23, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — The first round of awardees in the NY Forward grant cycle was announced and the village of Coxsackie is one of […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The board of education has asked the school district to refine the proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year and find […]

Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media As I’ve prayed for spiritual awareness over the years, the Lord has been patient with my lack of understanding and has […]

By Ronald Perez For Capital Region Independent Media From the late 1990s into the beginning of the new millennium, cat overpopulation throughout the United States, including here in Columbia and […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media There’s a magical element inherent in the process of becoming a bread baker. The journey for me began at the age of […]

Claire H. Leber, 94, Medusa, NY. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, reunited with loved ones and dear […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WESTERLO — Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple has issued an overdose alert to warn the public of potentially deadly opiates purchased on the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media HUDSON — Dr. Dorothy Urschel took the helm at Columbia Memorial Health on Jan. 1, and is now looking to implement her vision […]

The deadline to apply for the Enhanced Senior Star Exemption is March 1. If you will be turning 65 in 2023 and your total household income is less than $93,200, […]

By Dr. Elizabeth Boomhower For Capital Region Independent Media The CDC cites that 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and 1 in 5 are unaware that they do. Specifically, Type […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Elle Tempo is a 17-year-old Thoroughbred mare. She is coal black with a white crescent moon stretching sideways across her forehead. Her […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The opportunity to know God is the greatest invitation that has ever been given in the history of mankind. For those [&helli