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...born 1834 in Fulton County

From the Archives-July 9, 2021-Episode 378-Ann Maria Bullock Schram of Amsterdam, was a volunteer nurse in the American Civil War.  Montgomery County NY historian Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar discusses her research on Schram’s life.

...a better paper clip, someone had to do it

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 24, 2022-From the Archives of the Daily Gazette—Collette manufacturing

The Modern Mechanix web site reported in an article on the history of the paper clip, “Then there was Clarence Collette of Amsterdam, New York, who got the idea of putting ridges or nicks in paper clips so that they would hold sheets more securely.

Jim Coulthart

Friday, February 25, 2022-Episode 411-Jim Coulthart is an aviation historian. He has a collection of WWII aircraft incidents, and accidents with ties to Central New York.

The Historians Podcast is now heard on WCSS in Amsterdam, 106.9FM and 1490AM, following the Noon news this Saturday, February 26, 2022  Historians Podcast is also carried on RISE, WMHT 89.1FM radio service for the blind, Monday at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.  And listen to The Historians 5:30 p.m. Sunday on WBDY 99.5 FM in Binghamton. If your local station would like to air The Historians, drop a line or two. [email protected]

Mohawk Valley Weather, Wednesday, February 23, 2022

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snowmelt and/or ice jam
continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The western and central Mohawk Valley, southern
Adirondacks, Lake George area, and southern Vermont.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storm total rainfall of 0.75 to 2.00 inches combined with
snowmelt is leading to rises on area rivers and streams.
Although additional rainfall is expected to be light through
today, some localized flooding continues to be possible,
especially in the vicinity of existing ice jams.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Mohawk Valley News, Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Daily Gazette

Niskayuna looks to create historic preservation code
NISKAYUNA — Town officials say that the creation of a historic preservation code would not only help identify historic sites,…

https://dailygazette.com/

 
Amsterdam Recorder

Troopers: Gloversville man charged in Broadalbin restaurant parking lot knife assault; Arrested in Amsterdam

BROADALBIN – A Gloversville man has been arrested in connection with a knife assault at a...

https://www.recordernews.com/

Leader Herald

Johnstown native Harry Wilson enters Republican race for governor

by Andrew Waite

https://www.leaderherald.com/

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