Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston) today honored a Saratoga County resident who was just appointed to serve as the National Historian for the American Legion during the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. 

Tedisco presented the New York State Senate Commendation Award and a Proclamation to U.S. Army veteran David W. Lockhart of the town of Hadley for his advocacy on behalf of veterans.

Lockhart was appointed to a one-year-term as National Historian of the American Legion on Aug. 28, 2025, at the 106th National Convention in Tampa, Fla.  

 “David Lockhart is an outstanding and dedicated veteran who has served his country with honor and continues to serve as a strong voice for his fellow veterans,” said Senator Jim Tedisco.  “I’m proud to honor David who is always there for our veterans at countless events and programs, with a NYS Senate Proclamation and the Commendation Award for all he does in service to our state and nation.” 

Lockhart was born and raised in Corinth. N.Y. After graduating Corinth High School in 1981, he joined the U.S. Army as a food service specialist. While in the Army, Lockhart earned the Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army service ribbon and Overseas service ribbon. He was honorably discharged in 1984 as a specialist 4th class. 

 After retiring in 2013, Lockhart was active in his community coaching little league teams for 16 years and Babe Ruth teams for three years. He is a trustee of the friends of the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga and has participated in Saratoga County’s Deceased Veterans Program since 2008.    

 Lockhart joined Horace D. Washburn American Legion Post 533 in Corinth in 2002.

 He served as sergeant-at-arms, adjutant, vice commander and commander at the county level. At the department level, he served on the membership team and as department National Cemetery Chairman. He was also president of Department Press Association in 2021.  

 A 2008 American Legion College graduate, Lockhart enjoys fly fishing, strumming his guitar and traveling with his wife and his border collie to Fenway Park. He resides along the Hudson River in Hadley, N.Y.  

Stewart’s Shops is teaming up with more than 45 police departments to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 1st, 2025.

This event is a great opportunity to give Stewart’s customers a place to connect with local law enforcement and discuss their community. Stewart’s provided free coffee certificates to participating police agencies to share with customers in the spirit of encouraging community engagement.

Because we are your coffee shop, Stewart’s is the perfect place to bring people together.

Local, county and state police agencies from 21 counties will be taking time on the morning of Oct. 1st to have a cup of coffee with customers. Police officers from the following counties will be participating: Albany, Chenango, Columbia, Dutchess, Essex, Fulton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Montgomery, Oneida, Orange, Oswego, Otsego, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Warren and Ulster in New York, as well as Rutland County in Vermont.

Stewart’s Shops, We are closer to you

Founded in 1945, Stewart’s Shops is an employee and family-owned convenience store chain based in Saratoga County. Stewart’s is known for offering milk, ice cream, coffee, food to go, gasoline, and other convenience items. Today there are more than 400 Stewart’s Shops across upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire..

For more information contact: Robin Cooper | EMAIL: rcooper@stewartsshops.com | PHONE: (518) 248 0455

Preschool Nature Time is back this September at Wilton Wildlife with the theme of Monarch Butterflies. This program will take place on Friday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. An environmental educator will guide the children on a brief walk at Camp Saratoga before the preschoolers and their parent/caregiver sit down to enjoy a butterfly-themed story time. The program finishes with a fun nature craft specially geared to this age group. This is an outdoor program, so dress for the outdoors, but we will move indoors if there is inclement weather.

Preschool Nature Time is a monthly program for children ages three to six years old and takes place on a Friday every month at 10:00 a.m. Additional programs are scheduled for Friday, October 10, Color Changing Leaves, and Friday, November 14, Turkey Time. Adults are required to attend with their child.

Registration is required at least one day in advance, as space is limited. To register, please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit the website or follow on Facebook or Instagram @wiltonpreserve. Wilton Wildlife’s mission is to provide opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation while supporting the conservation of ecological systems and natural settings.

Oreo and NaeNae are bonded brothers who are roughly 10 years old.  They were surrendered to HOPE in December of 2024 because their family moved away and could not take them. They are happiest in a quiet home with someone to love, who will cherish them and give them the attention they deserve. Nae Nae is the more outgoing of the two and likes to explore. He loves being next to his person but also enjoys his laser toy, napping in the sun and greeting his foster mom’s visitors. He was born with a slight leg deformity but it does not cause him any pain and it does not slow him down. He loves to gaze out the window with his brother at the critters in the yard. Oreo is a little shyer than his brother but loves his catnip toys and scratching posts. He is as sweet as can be and prefers to nap on pillows. They both prefer a quieter home with no dogs and older, respectful children. Both are litter trained, fully vaccinated and tested negative for FIV and FeLV. They are losing their foster home soon and will not do well in a shelter setting. 

Hope website for adoption applications is www.hopeanimalrescue.org

518-450-7013