GUILDERLAND — Two workers at Guilderland’s Senior Services Center have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Tuesday afternoon release from the town.

GUILDERLAND — In a year in which it was difficult to find things to celebrate, Scout Troop 50 from St. Madeleine Sophie Parish in Guilderland was able to find a bright spot. In fact, we were able to find six bright spots in 2021 as we had six of our scouts obtain the rank of Eagle Scout this year.

ALTAMONT — Two creative men from Altamont have gathered ghost stories from village residents and surrounding areas into a book. Neither is a stranger to imagination and yet they have labeled these stories as true.

John B. Haluska, Guilderland

Iris Broyde, Guilderland

William Toffenetti, Guilderland

GUILDERLAND — Beatrice Doreen (née Williams) Pikcilingis, a religious woman who loved traveling and being with her family, was a long-time resident of Guilderland.

Mrs. Pikcilingis died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at Ellis Rehab and Residential Center in Schenectady. She was 94.

ALTAMONT — D. Frances Ripley was a master needle crafter whose work was sought by museums. She freely shared her love and knowledge of spinning and knitting each summer at the Altamont Fair’s Wool Nook.