County considers turning over park

FONDA — The Montgomery County Legislature is set to consider a resolution to turn over the maintenance of the Thomas H. Burbine Memorial Forest & Nature Trail to the Soil and Water Conservation District of Montgomery County. Described as a “forever wild territory” on Montgomery County’s website, the 100-acre county-owned park is located on Corbin Hill Road in the hamlet of Sprakers, in the town of Charleston, with about 50 acres of the park located on either side of the road. Scott Davis, a district technician for to the Soil and Water Conservation District of Montgomery ...

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The family and friends of Ed Richer celebrate in Victory Lane as Dave Richer climbs from his car after winning the Limited Sportsman main event one week after his father Ed died from a heart attack.

Richer scores emotional victory at Glen Ridge

Saugerties turns back Mohawks, 9-6

AMSTERDAM — The Saugerties Stallions jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on for a 9-6 victory over the Amsterdam Mohawks Saturday night in a ...

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GLOVERSVILLE — Brenda Dwyer will teach a beginners jewelry-making class from noon to 1L3o p.m. Friday, July 28, in art studio two at the Paul Nigra Center for ...

GHA to hold special meeting

GLOVERSVILLE — The Gloversville Housing Authority’s board of commissioners will hold a special meeting on Friday at 10 a.m. at the ...

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Brooks barbecue slated this Saturday

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GLOVERSVILLE — Bowman’s Market on East Pine Street is still accessible to customers, despite the partial closure due to a sewer main break. East Pine Street ...

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County considers turning over park

Richer scores emotional victory at Glen Ridge

Saugerties turns back Mohawks, 9-6

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

Lady Eli returns to Saratoga winner’s circle in thrilling G1 Diana finish

Jewelry making class planned

GHA to hold special meeting

BIG Edna to perform Saturday

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