“A Thursday evening fire damaged a home in Duanesburg Thursday evening. The owner, however, escaped safely, but one of her five cats was reported unaccounted for. The fire was called in just after 8 p.m. at 4909 Western Turnpike, a property near Duane Avenue and Duanesburg Road. The blaze eventually burned through the home’s … [Read more…]
Obituary: Alexander Shirokey
“Alexander Shirokey, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 7, 2023. He was born and raised in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania. He joined the Army as early as he could, serving during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he first lived in Schenectady, then Rotterdam before settling in Duanesburg. He was a … [Read more…]
Obituary: Charles E. Schermerhorn
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Obituary: Derwood “Don” Littlefield
“Derwood “Don” Littlefield Crozet, VA – Derwood (“Don”) F. Littlefield, 93, of Crozet, Virginia passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 while in the company of his loving wife Lottiemae (“Lottie”) Littlefield of 68 years. Born on August 26, 1930, to the late Orace and Dorothy Littlefield in Brownfield, Maine, Don graduated from Westbrook … [Read more…]
Tractor-trailer crash on I-88 in Duanesburg prompts evacuations
“A crash on I-88 early Tuesday morning in Duanesburg closed the highway in both directions for several hours and prompted an evacuation in the area of the crash. A commercial tractor-trailer carrying multiple cylinders of compressed natural gas exited the roadway traveling east and went down a steep ravine around 2:50 a.m., causing serious … [Read more…]
‘Toys for Pawz’ benefit returns to Delanson
“Back Barn Brewing Company in Delanson announced they will be hosting their annual “Toys for Pawz” benefit. The event is scheduled for December 9. The benefit will support the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, who will be collecting pet items and donations at the event. The celebration will feature several raffles, food offered by … [Read more…]
Hundreds gather in Delanson for Toys for Tots train
“Toys for Tots has reported that since the pandemic, there has been a 50% increase in demand from families and non-profits. That’s why dozens of volunteers and military personnel could hop on the Amtrak with Santa to help deliver toys and other necessities to children in need in five cities… between Rensselaer and Binghamton.” … [Read more…]
Obituary: Walter Easton
“Walter L Easton Jr, 94, was born on May 25, 1929 in Esperance, NY. He recently passed away on November 22, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held on December 14 at 11:00 AM at Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church, 175 Main St. Esperance, NY. Walter worked for Esperance Auto Electric … [Read more…]
Obituary: Edward Menzies
“Edward D. Menzies Delanson- Edward D. Menzies, 72, of Delanson NY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY to William and Alice (Sharkey) Menzies, he was the youngest of six children. Ed was affectionately known by most as “Uncle Ed”. He graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1969. Ed served … [Read more…]
Riverhead Town Board wrap-up: Nov. 21
“Authorized the supervisor to sign an engagement letter with the law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna as special counsel for tax certiorari (property tax grievance) litigation. The town’s current tax certiorari counsel, the law firm of Lewis & Greer, which was hired by the town in January 2022, is closing and all partners … [Read more…]