This was not a re-enactment of the shot heard round the world, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. Rather, this was a re-enactment of a simple task that no doubt happened in our midst in 1775, if not on April 19 surely on days before and after.

Guilderland

‘Worn but extremely resilient’: Wey envisions a statue of a hiker in Altamont, at the end of the Long Path

“Our hiking friend,” said David Bourque of the planned statue, “will provide an Instagram moment” for walkers completing the Long Path. He also said, “It’s going to cost three times what the kiosk cost.”

Sports

Photos: Local Teams Face Off Against Nations Best

On June 19 to 22, track athletes from Guilderland, Voorheesville, and Bethlehem competed against the top athletes from around the nation in Philadelphia at the New Balance Nationals at Franklin Field on the campus of University of Pennsylvania.

New Scotland

New Scotland is holding out hope for high-speed internet

“Not to sound like the broken record, but I have to bring it up. When, if ever, will we be getting high-speed internet for the six people in the middle of New Scotland South Road,” resident Sharon Boehlke asked the town board during its June 11 meeting.

Hilltowns

County denies danger at Westerlo intersection after fatal crash

A vehicle ran a stop sign and was hit by a tractor trailer at the intersection of county routes 401 and 404 in Westerlo, an intersection that locals say is unsafe.