n On Oct. 30, 2009 state police charged Shane B. Macnear, 22, of South Cairo with second-degree harassment: physical contact. Macnear was arraigned in Cairo Town Court and released on his own recognizance. Full Story »
WINDHAM — The public is invited to a reception at Ulster Savings Bank’s 5494 Main Street, Windham branch on Friday, Nov. 27 from 6:15 p.m to 8 p.m. to celebrate their latest art exhibit showcasing the works of local painter, Louise “Vibrant” Hughes, and local photographer, Paul Vastola. Full Story »
GREENPORT — Josh Horn, assistant director of admissions at Columbia-Greene Community College, will visit the Catskill Public Library Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Full Story »
Students at the E.J. Arthur Elementary School at Athens honored local veterans Monday with songs; essays and recitals. Full Story »
HUNTER — The Village of Hunter is ready to begin moving forward with the second phase of its municipal water project, and Monday night approved doing so. Full Story »
CAIRO — The Town of Cairo could be left without a police force due to budget cuts. Town Supervisor John Coyne said a budget of more than $200,000 proposed by Cairo Police Chief Chris Sprague was deemed too costly by the Town Board during a budget meeting. Full Story »
The flag that was covering State Trooper David J. Lane's casket, is passed between police officials at his graveside Monday, after it was removed by Fort Drum Color Guard. Full Story »
CATSKILL — Public health officials have been training for it for years, just in case - and “just in case” has finally arrived. The Greene County Public Health Department held its first mass vaccination program Monday in an effort to ward off the H1N1 virus in the most high-risk populations. Full Story »
CATSKILL — In case you’ve forgotten, 2009 is the 400th anniversary of the Hudson River’s namesake — and year’s end is quickly approaching. Before the 401st anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the river is upon us, the Town of Catskill has a few more historically-commemorative events lined up. Full Story »
OAK HILL — Sunday marked the official recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the Oak Hill Methodist Church which sits on state Route 81 in the middle of Oak Hill Hamlet. Full Story »
Pastor John E. Miller, left, welcomed Bishop William Love from the Episcopal Archdiocese of Albany to Calvary Episcopal Church for Sunday worship services. Full Story »
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The sweeping healthcare reform bill backed by President Barack Obama was passed Saturday night by just five votes, 220 to 215. Full Story »
Funeral arrangements have been set for fallen Trooper David J. Lane. Trooper David Lane was fatally injured on November 4th in a two-vehicle collision on State Route 32 in the Town of Catskill. Full Story »
LANESVILLE — Hunter-Tannersville Board of Education member Brian Byrne told fellow board members and district administrators Thursday night that he believes the district should look into whether a local not-for-profit educational foundation is feasible, and how it would work. Full Story »
CATSKILL — A Rhode Island woman was charged with Medicaid fraud after an investigation by Greene County social services. Full Story »
CATSKILL — Catskill resident Robert E. Nelson was honored Saturday by the Greene County Legislature, Congressman Scott Murphy’s office, fellow veterans, and the public as the 2009 recipient of the county’s “Honor A Veteran Award.” Full Story »
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Full Story »
GREENPORT — Columbia-Greene Community College President James Campion honored distinguished veterans Jack Van Loan and Kenneth Wilber, during his annual awards breakfast Friday at the Greenport campus. Full Story »
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has made Lafarge Cement Plant’s Title V Operating Air Permit available for public comment. Full Story »
A firefighter leaves the smoky Dawn Drive barn in Athens, covered in pieces of charred insulation. Colin DeVries/Hudson-Catskill Newspapers ATHENS — Fire departments from around the region were called on to assist in abating a smoky blaze inside a converted barn on Friday afternoon. Full Story »
CATSKILL — Information collected this week from the scene of a car accident that killed a state trooper from the Catskill barracks will be brought to a laboratory so that technicians can reconstruct the incident. Full Story »
CATSKILL — Greene County Clerk Michael Flynn said Monday he officially takes “no official position” on the state’s announced plan to begin switching everyone’s license plate next spring, but — as the CEO of the county’s Department of Motor Vehicles — he does have some concerns about it. Full Story »
After more than three decades in public service, long-time Greene County Treasurer Willis Vermilyea yesterday announced his retirement, effective December 30. Full Story »
Nov. 9: Sixth grade students from Cairo-Durham Middle School are reaching out to the community and inviting all area veterans to their special Veterans Day Celebration on Monday. Full Story »
LANESVILLE — Administrators, faculty and staff at Hunter-Tannersville Central School will soon have the pedestrian equivalent of a Thruway E-ZPass to enter either of the district’s two buildings. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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