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Wilcoxen remembered Newspaperwoman historian mother dies at 101

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Wilcoxen remembered
Newspaperwoman, historian, mother dies at 101

48K grant will buy no-smoke units

by Rachel Dutil





NEW SCOTLAND – The air will soon be cleaner in and around the Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Department.

Hydrotech may move to New Scotland

by Rachel Dutil





NEW SCOTLAND – Dean VanAlstyne, who has run his business, Hydrotech, from South Troy for nearly six years, hopes to bring it closer to his home, in Unionville.

New principal at BKW Corey getting in tune with staff

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — Brian Corey is fulfilling a long-held goal in becoming principal at the Berne elementary school.
"I wanted to become a principal since I began teaching," Corey said.

Highway workers question possible merger

by Tyler Schuling





EAST BERNE — As town and county officials continue to push a highway merger, Berne workers peppered them with questions at a meeting last Wednesday.

Westerlo ribbon-cutting celebrates town 146 s first municipal water system

by Tyler Schuling





WESTERLO — The town of Westerlo celebrated its first municipal water system with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

One historian 146 s curious journey into the past brings the Hilltown community along for the ride

by Tyler Schuling

One historian’s curious journey into the past|
brings the Hilltown community along for the ride



Tolmie mourned Free spirit who lived life on the edge

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Tolmie mourned
Free spirit who lived life on the edge



ALTAMONT — A dull gray sky spit rain on Fredendall Funeral Home Friday morning. Inside, somber rows of mourners hugged each other and wept.

From Portland to Buffalo Johsnton bikes America for summertime fling

by Jarrett Carroll

From Portland to Buffalo
Johsnton bikes America for summertime fling

Barnette Jennings challenged in primary

by Jarrett Carroll


ALBANY COUNTY — The obvious and much-covered primaries in New York are for the office holders. But who chooses the candidates and sets their policies"

The state-wide committees for the parties.

Jefferson Award winner Rapsard served as Santa to thousands

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Jefferson Award winner
Rapsard served as Santa to thousands



GUILDERLAND — Kenneth J. Rapsard was a man who made deep and long-lasting commitments — to his work, to his family, to his community.

Changed Empire Zone expansion in G 146 land

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — The town can now increase its tax base with industry while avoiding re-zoning and citizen protests.

Neighbors worry Are radio waves dangerous quot

by Jarrett Carroll

Neighbors worry
Are radio waves dangerous"


GUILDERLAND — "Can you hear me now"" is a well-known slogan used in Verizon’s advertising campaigns, but it is now a legitimate question being asking of the town.

Rates lower Taxes less then predicted for GCSD

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Rates lower
Taxes less then predicted for GCSD



GUILDERLAND — Tax rates will be lower than was predicted when voters went to the polls in May to pass a $79 million Guilderland school budget.

Weisz wants to streamline meetings

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND — The dominant discussion at last Tuesday’s school board meeting was debating ways to streamline meetings.

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