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Sample Ballots and Voter Information
GHENT–The general election is Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The county Board […]
Housing news: A first, grants and more
By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–Columbia County greeted the new year with positive steps toward addressing the affordable housing crisis that […]
Police blotter
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of […]
Aging With Grace: Dreaming
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media “Dreaming”: There are so many possibilities inherent in this eight-letter word. I […]
Eagle Scout project puts food scraps to good use
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK – The town of Bethlehem officially opened its new food scraps composting […]
Whittling Away: Sidekicks
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was sitting quietly the other day having a pleasant little ponder, […]
Hecate is back with a new solar facility application
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—After having its original permit application for a 60 megawatt (MW) solar facility denied in February 2024, […]
County celebrates Hanukkah with public menorah lighting
HUDSON—Columbia County’s public menorah lighting Sunday, December 29 was a vibrant and memorable celebration, marking the community’s enduring Jewish pride […]
THROUGH THE WOODS: Eastern screech-owl
By NANCY JANE KERN OUR EASTERN SCREECH-0WL is an adorable little bird, about 7-10” long, and easy to overlook. I […]
