The Express Newspaper

11/30/2025

Meet Dani, a senior Lhasa Apso who loves head rubs, soft blankets and morning stretches. She's also house trained, polite, and has mastered the art of slow living.

Dani still moves with a little spring in her step and happily runs to greet her foster mom when she gets home. She coexists with the resident dogs in her foster home but would prefer a quieter home where her human is often around. Kids should be older because, at age 13, Dani is all about low-volume living. Cats are an unknown.

If your heart and home have room for 12 pounds of sweetness, Dani would love to meet you.

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11/30/2025

Benita L. Verdile - 79

MECHANICVILLE – Benita L. Verdile, 79, longtime resident of William St, died peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on November 25, 2025, after a brief illness.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, with burial alongside her husband at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either All Saints on the Hudson Parish, 52 William St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in memory of Benita L. Verdile. Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and to share memories with Benita’s family. Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

11/29/2025

Support small businesses in Mechanicville! Small businesses are the cornerstone of our communities.

On Small Business Saturday and throughout the holidays, shop local.

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving blessings from our family to yours.

11/26/2025

Tim Oliver WASAREN League Boys Cross Country Champion. Tim Won by 53 seconds over the field. Tim races this Saturday in the Class C sectional championships at Queensbury High School 12:30 pm.

11/26/2025

Left to right in picture
Class D team runners up, section 2 sectionals held At Queensbury High School Sat November 8th
Laura Rice, Sarah Helen Mysliwiec, Rileigh Davis, Nahla Squires, Samantha Gratton, Brielle Chapko, Kelsey Tesch, Ava Wiley

Nahla Squires came in 5th and qualified for the state meet this Saturday November 15th in Queensbury

11/26/2025

Semi-Final Win. Photos by Lakes Edge Photography

11/26/2025

Stillwater Wins the State Championship [ large type, in dark maroon]
Cortland November 15 & 16-The Stillwater Girls Soccer team had to overcome opponents, lightning, rainstorms, wind and snow in their quest for a Championship. And they did it.
The semi-final game vs. Section IX Burke Catholic was delayed due to lightning. When the game resumed, they played in a downpour. Brooke Hodgson scored the winning goal in overtime.
On Sunday they faced Section I champion Tuckahoe in the State Championship game. This was played in a snowstorm and high winds. Late in the 2nd half Brooke Hodgson again scored the winning goal.
In the 6-game run of playoff games, Stillwater allowed only one goal. The goal by Burke was the only goal scored against Stillwater during that run.
Special thanks to Stillwater’s defense and goal keeper Ally Liamero. Stillwater finished the season 22-1. They shut out their opponents 17 times and allowed only 6 goals all season, never allowing more than 1 goal in a game. Ther only defeat was to Class B Mechanicville by a score of 1-0.
For many of the Stillwater players this was sweet revenge after losing in the Championship game last year by a score of 1-0. This was the 5th time Stillwater has been led to a State Championship game by Coach Christine Ihnatolya. In 2017 they lost the Championship game only to come back to win two consecutive State Titles in 2018 and 2019.

Photos by Lakes Edge Photography

11/26/2025

Veterans at Stillwater Elementary
Stillwater November 10- Elementary Principal Rebecca Toleman host the annual Elementary School Salute to Veterans. Dozens of veterans attended the ceremony Three elementary school children, Luke O’Connor, Andrew Liamero, and Mia Kusalonis read their essays about Veterans Day. Post 490 Commander Ed Burmaster awarded them with certificates.
After the essays the names of the veterans were called as were their children or grandchildren.

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

Veterans Day at Post 91
Mechanicville November 11- Kari Alonzo b began the ceremony with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. She concluded by singing “Amazing Grace” with the help of the gathered veterans.
Between Keri’s singing Master of Ceremonies Joe Maiello led the ceremony. Post Commander John Stiles led the Pledge of Allegiance. Maiello pointed out only 6% of the US population are now veterans. Of those about 1/3 have combat experience.
Paul O’Keefe conducted the opening and closing prayers.
Congressman Paul Tonko and State Senator Jim Tedisco gave their time to speak.
Maiello pointed out only 6% of the US population are veterans.

11/26/2025

Still Waters Christian Fellowship Commencement



In The News Again!

On Sunday, November 16th, 2025 Still Waters Christian Fellowship (SWCF) held their official dedication church service and ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the opening of their newly renovated church home.

SWCF is located at 20 Still Point Rd. Mechanicville, NY 12118, (just north of Stillwater on Rt 32/423 headed toward Saratoga Lake). All are welcome.

Pastor Mike Crandall leads this non-denominational Fellowship from this scenic and beautiful 22.5 acre wooded setting every Sunday morning at 10 AM. In addition to the Sunday service, other programs include a youth Sunday School and adult Bible studies as well as support of local missions and communities.

SWCF began its journey with a group of ecumenical people that were looking for something special in worshipping Jesus Christ. The following are just a couple of examples of what makes this Fellowship special; there is no official membership required – come one-come all, there is fellowship time with food offered after the service, and much more!

If you have been asking yourself what is missing in your life, Still Waters Christian Fellowship might be the answer to your prayers! Everyone is searching for Hope, Peace, and Love in life. Find those blessings and more through a personal relationship with your Creator!

GOD expresses His love to us through many blessings. We hope you will come to worship the Lord with us. Invest an hour and get an ever-lasting return on your investment! God Bless!

For more information, please go to www.stillwaterchristianfellowship.org