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One man's trash could be one town's history

Sadly, homeowners have discarded many ordinary artifacts though the years without a thought of preserving them for the sake of history. Today's humdrum items or yesteryear's outdated objects are tomorrow's historical treasures. Land deeds, school memorabilia, local advertising giveaways, household gadgets, toys, laces, linens and all other indications of daily life here in Warrensburg that would have served as visual examples of the past are all gone.

Holiday spirit to abound at 'Christmas in Warrensburgh' this weekend

WARRENSBURG | The holiday spirit of bygone eras will prevail this weekend at the annual Christmas in Warrensburgh festival. Scheduled for Friday Dec. 1 through Sunday Dec. 3, the event harkens back to rural holiday traditions, featuring an array of activities through town. On Saturday Dec.

Warrensburgh Museum exhibit to feature historical cartoons

WARRENSBURG - A new exhibit, "The Toons of Paul Gurney," coming to the Warrensburgh Museum of Local History. An observant and talented youth, Paul Gurney drew cartoons of various aspects of life in Warrensburg in the early 20th century, from the classroom to a local barber shop.
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Traveling artist brings red, white and blue message to Warrensburg

WARRENSBURG  Driving north into town on Route 9, it's impossible to miss the massive mural on the wall of the building that houses VFW Post No. 4821 and the Warrensburgh Museum of Local History. The colorful mural, painted in 1976, offers scenes of life in historical Warrensburg and is a bright greeting for drivers.

Local crafters sought for Wbg. museum exhibit

WARRENSBURG - Local crafters are now being sought to participate in the Warrensburgh Museum of Local History's upcoming exhibit, Holiday Craftsmanship. Area residents are invited to lend us a sample of their handmade crafts, including sweaters, stockings, placemats and other table decor, snowmen, mittens, ornaments, toys, wreaths or garlands, and other holiday-related creations.