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π± Glens Falls region remembers William βBillβ Savage, born in Johnstown
You won't want to miss Johnstown Historical Society Presents: Literature Series: Edgar Allen Poe on the Johnstown Patch calendar

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- Glens Falls region remembers William βBillβ Savage, born in Johnstown
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Treats: Make & Take and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Low clouds may break, with a high of 25 and low of 13 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Wednesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, temps: high: 40, low: 23.
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Glens Falls neighbors: Obituaries for December 15 (poststar.com) β Among the latest Glens Fallsβarea obituaries is William A. βBillβ Savage, who was born at home in Johnstown before later living in North Carolina. The listing joins several other recent passings from around the region, offering brief life details and dates for each. Itβs a reminder of how many local stories begin in Johnstown and spread outward.
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πΈ Around Johnstown
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π Upcoming Events in Johnstown
β Featured events β
- Johnstown Historical Society Presents: Literature Series: Edgar Allen Poe
Johnstown Historical Society, 17 N William St, Johnstown
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Knox Winter Concert 1
JPAC
7:00 pm - Ugly Sweater Day
Johnstown City SD Johnstown, NY 12095 - Warren Winter Concert
JPAC
6:00 pm - Santa's Workshop: Dress Like Holiday Characters
Johnstown City SD Johnstown, NY 12095 - HOLIDAY CONCERT
Johnstown Public Library , 38 South Market Street , Johnstown
5:30 pm - Holiday Pajama Day
Johnstown City SD Johnstown, NY 12095 - Holiday Treats: Make & Take
Gloversville Public Library , 58 E Fulton St , Gloversville
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
π£ Johnstown Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Boulevard Winter Concert at GMS - Snow Date
Gloversville City SD Gloversville, NY 12078
6:30 pm - GHS - Wednesday, 12/17 @ GHS (Snow: Thurs. 12/18)
Kingsborough School , 199 Lincoln St , Gloversville
6:30 pm - Glove City Coalition: Game Night
Gloversville City SD , 234 Lincoln St , Gloversville
5:30 pm - Square Dance Class at The Shoeleather Express
The Shoeleather Express , 31 Spring St , Gloversville
6:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Full Time in Johnstown. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Floor Clerical in Johnstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnstown here.
π Nearby News
Amsterdam
- Affordable furniture retailer to open in Crossgates Mall (news10.com)
- 22 arrested in Amsterdam protest over contentious Hanukkah concert featuring IDF cantor (forward.com)
- Twists, tangles, and transcription: Does epigenetics play a role in Alzheimer's? (illumina.com)
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