News in a Nutshell

Headlines that Caught My Eye

• Mexican agents probe family in 3 ritual murders 
• Trayvon Martin case exposes worst in media 
• Ron Paul: 'I'm Trying To Save The Republican Party'  
• Mitt Romney’s staff played an epic April Fools’ Day joke on their boss 
• Financiers and Sex Trafficking 
• Budget passes with smiles 
• Police: Man bites off bartender's finger 
• Schools: Aid too short 
• Readers share favorite fish fry places  
• Store security stop ends in a bite

Helping Schoharie

Continuing efforts to rebuild Schoharie following Hurricane Irene

Schodack Valley Fire Department held a fund-raising PIZZA Night to help raise money for the Schoharie Fire Department rebuild after the devastating effects of Hurricane Irene. Currently they run out of temporary quarters on the north end of town. Although they are still providing coverage for the town, they have no fire house in which to keep equipment.

"We lost our whole station," said Schoharie Fire Chief Marty Pierce.  The Schodack Valley volunteer Fire Department called offering a benefit so Pierce figured he'd get a few guys to come up and introduce themselves.

 "They gave a whole new meaning to brotherhood tonight," he said.

The Schoharie Fire Department provides fire protection and rescue services to a historic, rural village in upstate New York, approximately 40 miles southwest of Albany and 150 miles north of New York City.

Almost There!

Lisa's fight! Let's help!

Lisa Harrington's Donation Page

"Regardless of your age. Regardless of any family history you may have. I want everyone to take their breast care seriously. Early detection is key. I want every woman to have the opportunity to get those monograms. For all of these reasons I am walking in this 3 day event. I will walk to pay it back for all of those who raised money before me for research that has made my treatment that much more successful. I am raising money to pay it forward for research to finally put an end breast cancer."

I love this woman.

Three Winners of the Largest Lottery Jackpot Ever

“AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!”
the Illinois Lottery posted on Twitter on Saturday morning. The ticket had been bought at Red Bud Motomart in Red Bud, Ill., the message said, about 40 miles from St. Louis.

PIZZA NIGHT

Schodack Valley will host a Special Pizza Night on Saturday, March 31^st from 4-9 p.m. to raise money to help the Schoharie Volunteer Fire Dept recover from hurricane Irene.

Please come and enjoy some very talented Maple Hill Middle School  and High School students as they perform  some great storytelling! 

The Maple Hill Storytellers will be presenting Tales by the River as part of the 10th Annual Riverway Storytelling Festival. The event will occur at the Castleton Public Library on Wed. April 18th at 6:30pm. 

This is a free event. Come down and show your support!