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6 days ago | 
theupstater.com | Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA — With free raffle prizes from bikes to remote control cars, and loads of candy, everyone was smiling from ear to ear for the 74th annual VFW Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. And not even a little rain just before the event could dampen spirits on this festive day.
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1 week ago | 
theupstater.com | Marlene McTigue |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaGREENVILLE — Catskill Valley Chiropractic opened its doors in Greenville, offering a range of care and treatment modalities. The facility, located at 20 Country Estates Road, held a grand opening June 11. Dr. Liz Boomhower, a chiropractor who grew up in Greenville, said she is gratified to bring her health care offerings to her hometown community. The center offers far more than chiropractic care, she said.
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1 week ago | 
theupstater.com | Russell Gloor |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
By Dr. William HollandFor 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 they need to go somewhere or do something very important, they will ask someone to hold their mule.
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1 week ago | 
theupstater.com | Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper
By Dr. William HollandFor Capital Region Independent MediaWe do not have to look very far to find someone that is struggling. Many are suffering from a crisis of health problems, their children, grieving over a loss, financial worries, marriage issues, and the list goes on. When difficult situations are presented, we become sympathetic, but how often do we consider that God may have brought these individuals to our attention so that we can not only pray but actually intervene in some tangible way?
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2 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
By Toby MooreFor Capital Region Independent MediaEarly one bright morning, Ludavine, a spirited bloodhound, was let out into the expansive yard for her daily exploration. The property, a vast expanse of green, was Ludavine’s kingdom, offering endless mysteries for her keen nose. As Ludavine trotted along the perimeter, her nose twitched with curiosity at an unusual gathering. She found herself at the edge of a crowd buzzing with excitement.
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2 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaCOEYMANS — A new police chief, town councilman and longtime highway superintendent retirement mean numerous changes in the town of Coeymans leadership structure. A special meeting was held Friday evening at town hall to approve a raft of personnel changes, including the appointment of new police chief Marc Tryon, who served more than 30 years with the New York State Police.
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2 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA — A child was hit by a car on Main Street in the village on Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the Ravena Fire Department. The department was dispatched just before 3 p.m. Sunday to the scene at 20 Main St., according to the department. When a responding crew arrived, EMTs were already treating the individual. The child was transported to a local hospital for treatment by the Ravena Rescue Squad.
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2 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
A first-of-its-kind tax credit to give small businesses in Coeymans some much-needed financial support is gaining momentum in Albany. Earlier this month, a large bipartisan group of New York state legislators joined business leaders and local news organizations in person at the State Capitol in support of the Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally (LOCAL) Act, which would establish a new $10 million tax credit for small businesses advertising in local media outlets.
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3 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Dick Brooks |Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper
By Dick BrooksFor Capital Region Independent MediaThe evening news today had an article about school lunches and how they are being made healthier with less fat, less sodium, fruits, fresh veggies. It sounds like the stuff they keep trying to get senior citizens to eat. Hope they have more luck with the kids that they do with the seniors. Senior centers, Meals on Wheels and nursing homes have all been trying for years to encourage healthy eating.
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3 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper
CAIRO-DURHAM – The Cairo-Durham Central School District announced its Cairo-Durham High School High Honor Roll and Honor Roll members for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year. To qualify for High Honor Roll, students must record a grade point average of 90 or higher throughout the quarter. To qualify for Honor Roll, students must record a grade point average between 85 and 89.
