BY DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT—In July, a 16 year old was arrested for driving, drunk, at more than 100 miles per hour on Route 20 in New Lebanon. His Honda […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN THE WHITE PINE TREES around the house begin to get scruffy this time of year. This is a normal phenomenon and is called seasonal needle loss […]

COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society will hold its third fall open house on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 p.m. The schoolhouse is located on Route 143 […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE CHATHAM—On August 11, the state Comptroller’s Office released the findings of a recent audit that determined the Chatham Central School District’s Board of Education and district officials […]

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 […]

By DIANE VALDEN NEW LEBANON—State Police are investigating a double fatal car versus pedestrians crash. Saturday, September 9 at 8:21 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the crosswalk near the New […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After a months-long process and engagement with the local community, the RCS school district is looking to finalize the district’s new […]

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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 Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media  Dear Rusty: I live in Michigan and my senior disabled father lives in rural Kentucky. His income is part Social Security and […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The adage “no one is an island” reminds us that we are social creatures, usually with the need to collaborate and thrive […]

I went to the hardware store the other day. My mission was simple — buy some white paint. Little did I realize that I was biting off more than I […]

News Herald – September 14, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: $10 in prizes will be given, $5 for the best costume and $5 for the funniest outfit. Finke’s […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Bargain shoppers and church members gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday for the annual Lord’s Acre Auction and […]

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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 Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Innovation Station held its grand opening Sunday, giving the community its first look at the new technology hub for local […]

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 JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – The Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved the 2023-24 Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC) operating budget, at its monthly full board meeting August 9. The total […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Indians remain undefeated after Friday night’s big 48-0 shutout of Green Tech. The hometown team came to the field […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON – The weather last Thursday, September 7, was fickle but also downright dangerous. Some municipalities escaped with little or no damage, but others, like […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE SPENCERTOWN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS (FOB) presented by the Spencertown Academy Arts Center, is a 4-day smorgasbord for bibliophiles, held over the Labor Day weekend. This […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Town hall was packed with residents looking to air their questions and concerns over a proposal to convert the Grace United […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON—Could you live in Columbia County without a car? What transportation services are available? Who uses them? What else is needed? Following on an extensive Transportation […]

By PARRY TEASDALE GHENT—LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE, the cost of publishing The Columbia Paper each week has been hit hard by the most recent inflation. We’re doing our best to bring […]

By NANCY JANE KERN LOOKING BACK from my now senior status I did not have the usual or dull childhood. This was partly from living on a farm and partly […]

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. […]

BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Police Department would like to alert the public to a scam involving individuals who are calling Bethlehem residents and identifying themselves as a police officer with […]

Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Muldoon, 80, of High Point, North Carolina, went home to heaven on Aug. 28, 2023, surrounded by her family after a period of declining health.  Liz was […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working, I’m delaying my Social […]

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 Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The adage “When one door closes, another opens” often rolls off the tongue so easily it risks becoming trite. Yet, in the […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It doesn’t seem that long ago as time is measured that I would go in search of adventure during any free time […]

News Herald – September 7, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 5, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – “The diversity of the student body,” the strategic plan’s “focus on the student,” and the beauty of the area are reasons Dr. Juliette Pennyman gave […]

HUDSON—Defendant Jamel Brandow was convicted by a jury trial in Columbia County Court August 15 for sexually abusing two children, according to a press release from the Columbia County District […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON – When the town board met earlier in August, most of the meeting dealt with commercial self-storage units, which was reported on in an […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — With the informal public hearing on the possible use of Grace United Methodist Church as a new town hall set for […]

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 RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Indians dominated on both offense and defense in their second game of the season on their home turf Sunday […]

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 DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—The controversial Shepherd’s Run Solar project took a step forward August 25, when the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) deemed Hecate Energy’s application […]

By DIANE VALDEN NEW LEBANON—State Police are investigating a double fatal car versus pedestrians crash. Saturday, September 9 at 8:21 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the crosswalk near the New […]

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 […]

Harriet Gill-Miller, 76, formerly of New Baltimore, passed away three years ago on Jan. 8, 2020. Harriet was raised in New Baltimore, daughter of the late Carrie and Frank Gill. […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY HILLSDALE—Hillsdale resident Dr. Irma Waldo is in her 99th year, though she barely looks a day over 65. At age 25 she became a medical doctor […]

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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NEW LEBANON–There is still dry ice and water available at the New Lebanon Firehouse by Jimmy D’s until 7 pm tonight (9/9) and again tomorrow (9/10) from 8 am until […]

By DAVID LEE COPAKE – In New York State, the recreational use of cannabis has been legal for adults ages 21 and over since 2021. As the roll-out for selling […]

By MARK VINCIGUERRA ACROSS THE COUNTRY, quality journalism is critical for sharing important news affecting our society. Through their timely reporting, journalists play a uniquely critical role in informing, engaging, […]

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 Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council will hold a public hearing Sept. 14 to gauge community reaction to the option of purchasing and converting […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media There is no question that technology is a good thing. Without it and the search for it, humans would still be hunkered […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and still working full-time. My question is — when should I start my Social Security? […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Life has a way of testing us, throwing curveballs when we least expect them. You may find yourself doing everything right, working […]

News Herald – August 31, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 29, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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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 […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Flach Industries was awarded the contract to build a public restroom facility at Coeymans Landing. Flach submitted the lowest bid, coming […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN “ONCE IN A BLUE MOON” is a saying that denotes a rare occurrence and is a moon that rises about once in every three years. It […]

By DAVID LEE CHURCHTOWN – In production since May, the play came together for three 200-capacity full-house performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Churchtown Dairy (see front […]

By DIANE VALDEN RED HOOK—State Police arrested Nathan Holmes, 32, of Gallatin for two counts of forcible touching, a class A misdemeanor, August 24. Investigations into two separate incidents at […]

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, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A group of homeowners is voicing their concerns over construction of sidewalks in their neighborhood. Several residents on Frangella Drive, Einie […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – The Hudson Housing Authority’s redevelopment partner presented scenarios that would include closing part of State Street and extending First Street, at the HHA Board of […]

RAVENA — On Sunday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present its first program of the fall season. In keeping with the programs themed around […]

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By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT—What Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress (Pattern) wrote in a recent study of the entire Hudson Valley applies equally to the county’s housing crisis: The “problems […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT—Okay. You may have read about these two groups before. After all, the Ghent Band has been in existence since 1899. And, almost as long as […]

By Staff NEW LEBANON — The organizers for the New Lebanon Train Depot restoration project are planning a benefit concert for Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. at Tannery Pond […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE 18TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF BOOKS (FOB), at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center, runs Labor Day weekend, September 1 to 4. The 4-day event includes 7 […]

By PARRY TEASDALE THE BIG NEWS is that the Columbia County Fair is up and running (and mooing and clucking and oinking and entertaining and smashing and spinning and parading […]

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 George McHugh Coeymans Town Supervisor With nearly 11 inches of rain falling on Coeymans in July, it was the wettest July in recorded history! In spite of the heavy […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Is there any way that Congress will vote to pay back the Social Security funds they took and left IOUs […]

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 Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I’m a people pleaser. I have a tough time saying no. If I tell someone no, I often feel I’m letting them […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The indicators are starting to appear again, those little arrows that start blinking through my mental fog: “Diet-diet-diet.” I know now why […]

News Herald – August 24, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 22, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — From snakes to owls to hawks, there is wildlife all around us every day. Mackenzie Roof, the wildlife programs manager at […]

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. […]

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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 RAVENA — Tomorrow’s leaders in the science and technology fields are being trained right now, and the local community is working to give […]

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 Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — A Virginia man has been arrested and transported to New York on charges related to a domestic incident in Bethlehem. Steven […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Friendship Festival came to Mosher Park on Saturday, uniting a community and bringing together friends both old and new. Now […]

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 […]

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 Tim Farkas Capital Region Independent Media I hated going back to school. I hated having to go back to school. I hated my kids having to go back, and […]

HUDSON — Joan Kaplan Davidson, president of Furthermore grants in publishing and president emeritus of the J. M. Kaplan Fund, died on August 11. She was 96. In 1995, Ms. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Friendship Festival is about more than games and fun… it’s a time to make memories. Village Trustee and festival organizer […]

By NANCY JANE KERN WE WERE THE FIRST DINERS to arrive at a small restaurant, and as we reached for the entrance door, a strange glittery winged object on the […]

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 […]

COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society is pleased to announce the schedule for this year’s fall open houses. The schoolhouse, which is located on Route 143 in […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife will be 65 next year, and her full retirement age is 66 years plus 10 months. Can she […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The dream thief is a cunning adversary lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any stage. Whether you’re at the beginning […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Cocaine, alcohol, nicotine and yard sales. All addictive, all life-ruining, but fortunately the first three can be fought, subdued, and in some […]

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RAVENA — Struggling families have access to deeply discounted fresh produce at Helping Harvest, a low-cost grocery store program, thanks to the Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation. Hope Full Life Center, […]

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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 JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON—Columbia County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which oversees ambulances operating in the county, faces new challenges. Last year, the county hired the consulting firm Fitch and Associates […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—The man who shot himself in the leg, got into his car, drove away and crashed into a Coarc van a block away on July 20, turned […]

COEYMANS – Joyce (Mosher) Olmsted, 76, passed away on Aug. 7, 2023.  Born in Endicott, NY, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Bernice Mosher. Survivors include her […]

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 DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON – For nearly a year the Town of New Lebanon has been debating the pros and cons of self-storage locations and the actual need […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council is considering purchasing and renovating the Grace United Methodist Church building and turning it into a new town […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—At a ceremony on July 29, Village Mayor Michael Abrams read the Village Board motion declaring that “the village park at the western corner of Broad and […]

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By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT—The county’s Housing Development Coordinator. The Executive Director of the county’s Cornell Cooperative Extension. A member of the Chatham Town Board and congressional aide. These are […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Perhaps one of the most unique outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic is that it turned a local teen into a nationally […]

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 […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – The Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of Hudson’s 11 Warren Street, approved paying the county’s share of Columbia-Greene Community College’s 2023-24 budget, […]

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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 […]

This is our Summer Double Issue. We do it every year, so our next print issue will come out August 31. By PARRY TEASDALE THE WOMAN LEFT HER CAR DOOR […]

The annual Hudson Sankofa Black Arts and Cultural Festival was held on August 11 and 12. The parade and events at the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park on Saturday afternoon were [...]

By NANCY JANE KERN DOGS HAVE SUCH A RELATIVELY SHORT LIFE that saying goodbye to one may come several times in one’s lifetime. About the only thing that offsets the […]

By STAFF HUDSON—The Columbia County District Attorney and Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC) collaborated for the first time this summer to create an internship program for three local students interested in […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The days of summer are dwindling and that means one thing in Ravena — the Friendship Festival is almost here! This […]

RAVENA — The Ravena Fire Department will host a steak dinner on Friday, Aug. 18, from 4-7 p.m. Dinners are sold pre-order only. Purchase tickets by calling 518-756-2089. Meals can […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have been working since I started collecting Social Security when I turned 62. Last year I was apparently overpaid […]

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 Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media One of my favorite books is “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. The book has so many helpful […]

By Robert J. LaCosta For Capital Region Independent Media A recent family-and-friends baptism at church renewed an obvious and profound conclusion: babies aren’t influenced by the world. Besides her obvious […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media After all these years here in “upstate New York,” I have to admit to being ignorant to the monsoon season in this […]

News Herald – August 10, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 8, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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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 […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Lawson Lake on Saturday hosted Albany County’s first-ever Recovery Picnic. The event, the first of its kind in the area, […]

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Elizabeth A. Van Keuren (1962 – 2023) CLAVERACK—Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Van Keuren, 61, passed away, Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home in Claverack. She was […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Local youngsters spent four weeks this summer learning about everything from art to cooking to math. Approximately 280 students participated in […]

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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 RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Technology is changing at a rapid pace — from Smartboards to distance learning platforms — that have changed the face of […]

Anna Camarda (1931 – 2023) OLD CHATHAM—Anna Camarda (nee Nicastro) passed peacefully in her sleep August 9, 2023 at the age of 91. Born September 3, 1931 in Palermo, Italy, […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON—The Hudson City School District Board of Education, at its meeting August 8, named Dr. Juliette Pennyman to be its next superintendent starting September 1. The vote […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—The Village Board passed new regulations on short term rentals (STRs) at a special board meeting on July 31. According to Mayor Michael Abrams, this meeting was […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The first day of school may be a couple of weeks away still, but team practices for RCS athletes is gearing […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media It has all come down to just six points for the Fonda Speedway Amsterdam Truck Center Modified Track Championship as Demetrios Drellos […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—If you have been wondering when you would be able to buy cannabis products locally—wonder no more. You may soon get your chance at an upcoming Cannabis […]

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 […]

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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 Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — There is a historical gem just minutes from Ravena that can bring the experiences of American sailors to life — the […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: As a military veteran, I was told that the final amount of my Social Security should be a little higher […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Many of us have dreams and aspirations. The path toward these goals can often bring us into a fierce struggle. After much […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media There’s a basic difference between men and women and it’s not what you might think.  Men tend to be content with things […]

News Herald – August 3, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 1, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON—To paraphrase Johnny Cash, will we still hear the lonesome train whistle in the future? In 2022 the Amtrak station in Hudson was the third busiest […]

By PARRY TEASDALE WE NEED A VACATION. How about you? It’s not because there isn’t work to do. In our case it’s news of one sort or another, especially with […]

It was a busy day at the Amtrak Station in Hudson on Monday, August 7. The trains were sold out and the weekend CSX derailment caused many delays. Photo by [...]

By NANCY JANE KERN WE ARE WELL into our summer season, with fall not far away. Most of the birds have nested and their offspring are now foraging for themselves. […]

By DIANE VALDEN LIVINGSTON—Victor Caraballo, 45, of Clifton Park has been identified by State Police as the driver of a Tesla involved in a fiery fatal motor vehicle crash into […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — When Senior Projects of Ravena found itself in need of a new vehicle, the organization put out the call, and the […]

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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 […]

Suzanne M. Heins (1953 – 2023) VALATIE—Suzanne “Sue” Marie Heins, 69, of Valatie passed away July 31, 2023. She was born in Portsmouth, VA, to Theodore and Lillian Mae (Russell) […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane Board of Education held their first meeting of the 2023-24 school year on July 11. It was also the first Board of Education meeting […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON –You do not need to be an auto racing enthusiast to have heard the name Kenny Tremont, Jr. The winningest and most popular driver […]

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 DELMAR — Hundreds turned out at Elm Avenue Park last Tuesday for the annual National Night Out festivities. National Night Out is an […]

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 SELKIRK — The state on Thursday unveiled plans for a new bridge to be built on Route 9W over the train tracks in […]

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(The second of two parts) By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT—If there is one thing on which all of those concerned with local agriculture can agree it is that farming here […]

ALCOVE — The Alcove Preservation Association is sponsoring its annual Take-Out Chicken BBQ on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4 p.m. until sold out at the Ravena Grange on state Route […]

GLENS FALLS — The Adirondack Theater Festival, informally known as ATF, has returned to its iconic blackbox in Glens Falls, New York. The summer theater is about to stage the […]

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 […]

By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—Many in the crowd of residents who showed up at the July 20 board meeting gave the board a piece of their minds about how town money […]

By PARRY TEASDALE THE CAT WENT PUNK. It was something sticky on his fur just above his tail. Clumps of his fur stood up the way kids do to freak […]

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 DEAN RIDINGS CEO, America’s Newspapers IT’S NO SECRET that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business […]

By Nancy Jane Kern MOM! There are dragonflies mating on your back! My poor mother turned around in the water with a startled look over her shoulder along with most […]

By PETER FLIERL CANAAN – The Canaan Town Board met on Monday, June 11 with a full house of local residents drawn by proposals to separate the functions and duties […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The New York State Department of Transportation will host a public open house on Thursday evening, Aug. 3, to discuss plans to replace the Route 9W bridge over […]

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 […]

The 98th Annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association (CCVFA) Convention was held in Ghent. There was a meeting on July 28 with the parade and events on July 29. At [...]

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 Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife turns 65 in November of 2023. She was born on Nov. 21, 1958. I am a year younger […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media On the road to accomplish your dream, you’re going to have plenty of opportunities to give up. You may have to try […]

Today I whipped up a batch of muffins. No one would believe that I had produced these fat, warm little beauties, in fact I was accused of trying to steal […]

News Herald – July 27, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 25, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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SOUTH BETHLEHEM – Susan M. Weisenburn, 89, passed away on Friday morning, July 28, 2023, at Delmar Center after a long illness. Sue was born in Albany on Aug. 3, […]

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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. […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Hudson City Police Department received a call from Columbia County 911 reporting a male subject shot himself in the leg and then got into an automobile accident […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON – Because of space considerations in last week’s issue (July 20), the report on the July 11 New Lebanon Town Board meeting had to […]

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 RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — What will be RCS’s new team name and mascot? The “Indians” name is in the process of being retired after the […]

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 […]

Adele M. Molinski (1934 – 2023) CHURCHTOWN—Adele “Tuppi” Molinski passed away peacefully surrounded by her family July 29, 2023. She was 89 years old. She is survived by: her husband […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council held an informal public hearing July 27 to gauge the community’s position on repairing the town hall building, […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—All five Roe Jan area towns have now joined the effort to get Columbia Memorial Health’s Copake Rapid Care facility at 283 Mountain View Road, reopened. The […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS CHATHAM—On July 7 dozens of farmers and other concerned citizens met with Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-19th) to discuss the soon-to-be proposed 2023 Farm Bill. The bill […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN WHAT A UNIQUE PLANT that entertained children and intrigued adults for years. My mother loved taking us small children for walks through the fields and woods […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE EMILY DUFF BAND closed out the spring/summer portion of the Roots and Shoots concerts series at the Spencertown Academy of Arts, Saturday, July 8. The […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Three of the RCS district’s four schools qualified for a federal program that provides free breakfasts and lunches to all students […]

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 JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON—The Columbia County Board of Supervisors accepted opioid settlement funds, adopted a Limited English Proficiency Plan, and—by divided vote—urged Governor Hochul to veto a law requiring local […]

By PARRY TEASDALE THWOCK… THWOCK… THWOCK… tickety tick, tick tick. What could that be but the sound of pickleball players enjoying the sport? It’s something like Ping-Pong played with bigger […]

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 […]

News Herald – July 20, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 18, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty:  My wife worked for the U.S. Postal Service in New York for about 22 years, and then in the private […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Take a trip down memory lane to when we were kids. Everything was fresh and new. We watched the world in awe […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I had the great good fortune to have started life as an only child. This blissful condition lasted for two years, during […]

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By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Former President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Jeffrey Hunt was convicted by guilty plea in Columbia County Court July 12 for stealing funds […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON – To store or not to store, that is the question in front of the New Lebanon Town Board. There is currently a moratorium […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A traveling farm made a stop at Mosher Park last Monday and kids lined up to meet the animals. The event […]

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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 […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Families have been making memories at the Mosher Park Pool for more than five decades. And even before that, what is […]

Michael G. Collins (1960 – 2023) NORTH ADAMS, MA—Michael G. Collins of North Adams, MA, passed away July 12, 2023. Born in Hudson December 20, 1960, he was the son […]

Louise J.J. Marcy (1939 – 2023) CHATHAM—Louise Joyce (Jackson) Marcy, 83, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours July 16, 2023 at the Layton Compound, where she resided with […]

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 […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG CLAVERACK–“Helping businesses and individual succeed by offering advice has been the most rewarding part of my 60 years of serving as an accountant in this community,” said […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Senior Projects of Ravena delivers thousands of meals every year to homebound seniors in southern Albany County, but they can’t do […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Well, Chasin’ Racin’ lives on. We just had to take some time away, but we are doing much better and ready 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

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Will the third time be the charm for a controversial colossal-sized solar facility to move forward here? Time will tell. Hecate Energy has submitted its third response […]

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 GREGG BERNINGER THIS YEAR MARKS THE 100TH YEAR the Ghent Volunteer Fire Company has been protecting the community of which it has become an essential part. Those 100 years […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — After a delayed opening, Chick-fil-A opened its doors at the newly renovated New Baltimore rest area on the New York […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My husband of 21 years died in January 2022 at the age of 70. We were both retired at the […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media One of the prevailing messages in the United States is that anybody can pull themselves up by the bootstraps and create a […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The larder was getting low so I decided to do a major re-supply trip to the market.  Having the short-term memory of […]

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COEYMANS — Families turned out for the annual fishing derby hosted by the R.C. Sportsmen’s Club. The fishing derby, held every June, is now in its 44th year. Held at […]

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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 SELKIRK — Over more than 50 years of service, Norma June left an indelible mark on her community and last Saturday the community […]

By NANCY JANE KERN YEARS AGO, I FOUND a magnificent common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, on a dirt road. It lay there in the sun sort of sprawled out, possibly […]