Ravena News-Herald

06/05/2026

Nothing beats the energy of Mother Nature in spring, says humor columnist Dick Brooks in this week's Whittling Away column.

Nothing beats the energy of Mother Nature in spring, says columnist Dick Brooks in this weeks Whittling Away column.

06/05/2026

After debuting May 30 at Greenville’s Art in the Park, Isabella (34) and Lil Debbie head to Delmar Farmers Market each month. Meet them in this week's Horses of Unbridled column. 🐴🐎

Isabella & Lil Debbie, Unbridled Sanctuary’s mini horses, debuted May 30 at Greenvilles Art in the Park event.

06/05/2026

Locals weighed in on alternative truck route options to reduce heavy truck traffic in the village and town at an open house at Pieter B. 🚚🚛

At Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary last week, locals weighed in on 5 truck route options to cut heavy traffic in Ravena-Coeymans. Learn more.

06/05/2026

Capital Region Independent Media is proud to serve as a media partner for this year’s Harambee Hudson Valley Juneteenth Celebration at Dutchman’s Landing Park in Catskill, New York.

This growing regional event celebrates culture, community, music, entrepreneurship, food, art, and freedom while bringing together residents and visitors from across the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Why sponsor? Because this is more than just a festival. Harambee Hudson Valley offers businesses and organizations the opportunity to align themselves with a high-visibility regional celebration rooted in inclusion, culture, economic empowerment, and community impact. Sponsors will connect directly with families, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders while demonstrating meaningful support for Hudson Valley communities.

For sponsorship information, contact:

Marlene McTigue
Capital Region Independent Media
518-545-8441
[email protected]

Learn more at: https://www.harambeehudsonvalley.com

06/04/2026

The Columbia-Greene Humane Society will offer free adoptions this Saturday, June 6, at its Spring Open House. And learn more about crate training in this week's Soft Paws column.

CGHS Spring Open House June 6, 11:30 am–4 pm at 111 Humane Society Rd, Hudson. All cat, dog & small pet adoption fees waived. Details & preapply cghs.org.

06/04/2026

What was happening in our community a hundred years ago? Find out in this week's News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges column.

News Herald – May 28, 1926 - F.E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:Dr. A.T. Powell is in the Albany hospital, suffering from a broken knee received from the kick of a horse.Arrangements for a July 4th...

06/04/2026

Chilly but unbowed, Carver Companies opened its 425 acres at the port and industrial park to the community with bus tours, Yanni's 2Go lunch, a petting zoo and more.

COEYMANS — Carver Companies and the Port of Coeymans hosted Community Day on Saturday, giving visitors the chance to see the sites and learn a bit about their operations.The event was initially...

06/04/2026

🏈🔥 WIN ALBANY FIREBIRDS TICKETS! 🔥🏈

The defending champion Albany Firebirds are back and chasing another title—and YOU could be there to experience all the action LIVE!

🎟️ We’re giving away tickets to upcoming Albany Firebirds games courtesy of Capital Region Independent Media and our family of local media brands:

📰 The Ravena News-Herald
📰 The Greenville Pioneer
📰 The Times-Journal
📰 The Columbia Paper

Congratulations to our latest winners, James & Sarah Hunt, who recently enjoyed an exciting Firebirds game!

Entering is easy:

✅ Fill out the entry form
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Quote from James & Sarah Hunt

Thank you to the Albany Firebirds and the Times Journal for the tickets. We enjoyed the opportunity to attend a game, spend time together, and experience something we might not otherwise have done. It was great to see the energy of the fans and the sense of community surrounding the team. We appreciate being selected and are grateful for the experience."

06/03/2026

Lifestyle columnist Pat Larsen shares sleepless senior woes and how to deal with insomnia in this week's Aging with Grace column.

Lifestyle columnist Pat Larsen shares sleepless senior woes and how to deal with insomnia in this weeks Aging with Grace column.

06/03/2026

What's coming up at the RCS Community Library? Find out here.

Romp and ReadFriday, June 5, from 10-10:30 a.m.For plenty of interactive themes, stories, and action songs with props, Romp and Read will help get the wiggles out through a variety of early...