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How sweet it was – and still is –at The NEW Old Chocolate Factory

DeFilippo Family Landmarks

How sweet it was – and still is –
at The NEW Old Chocolate Factory

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By Ann Hauprich (E)September 3, 2020February 16, 2021

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Josie Uhlinger’s 80th birthday answerto her party-planning daughter’s prayers

COVID-19 Inspiring People Milestone Celebrations

Josie Uhlinger’s 80th birthday answer
to her party-planning daughter’s prayers

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By Ann Hauprich (E)August 28, 2020February 16, 2021

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Tribute to The Good Samaritan who cheerfully performed roadside rescue during pandemic

COVID-19 Inspiring People

Tribute to The Good Samaritan who cheerfully performed roadside rescue during pandemic

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By Ann Hauprich (E)August 26, 2020February 16, 2021

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Catching up on heroism of baseball great Ira Felix Thomas during 1918 flu pandemic

1918 Influenza Pandemic COVID-19 Saratogian Sports

Catching up on heroism of baseball great Ira Felix Thomas during 1918 flu pandemic

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By Ann Hauprich (E)August 23, 2020February 16, 2021

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SUMMER SIMPLICITY

Paul Monaco Village Vignettes

SUMMER SIMPLICITY

By Paul MonacoAugust 16, 2020February 20, 2021

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How Village Police Officer John Cioccke went above and beyond the call of duty on a couple’s wedding day

Inspiring People Police Wedding Story

How Village Police Officer John Cioccke went above and beyond the call of duty on a couple’s wedding day

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By Ann Hauprich (E)July 20, 2020February 16, 2021

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Canadian-born landscaper and OSJL Sales AssociateGlen Kaytar plants seeds of goodwill far and wide

COVID-19 Landscaping Music SPECIAL FEATURES

Canadian-born landscaper and OSJL Sales Associate
Glen Kaytar plants seeds of goodwill far and wide

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By Ann Hauprich (E)July 20, 2020February 16, 2021

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If necessity is the mother of invention,pandemic is the mother of innovation

COVID-19 SPECIAL FEATURES

If necessity is the mother of invention,
pandemic is the mother of innovation

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By Ann Hauprich (E)July 20, 2020February 16, 2021

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