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Super says District must set priorities if it wants to change the shape of the day

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Super says
District must set priorities if it wants to change the shape of the day



GUILDERLAND — The shape of the school day won’t be changing any time soon at Guilderland.

Higgins PI photographer and raconteur dies at 82

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


GUILDERLAND — Joe Higgins was a gumshoe and proud of it. He had a wiry build, a gravelly voice, and a discerning eye.

As the longest practicing private investigator in the state, he had many tales to tell, laced with crime and intrigue.

Village hung up over banner purchase

by Saranac Hale Spencer





ALTAMONT — Beginning in June, the village has been welcoming visitors with burgundy banners that cost roughly $2,800. Village officials are at odds about whether the board gave proper approval for their purchase.

Should school add a half-time teacher quot

by Rachel Dutil




VOORHEESVILLE – Linda Langevin is "not one to make decisions in the dark," she said last week.

In Voorheesville Cardona and Hotaling re-elected as trustees

by Saranac Hale Spencer

In Voorheesville
Cardona and Hotaling re-elected as trustees



145 Heatrbreak on a daily basis 146 just like Rydell High

by Rachel Dutil





VOORHEESVILLE – Grease is the word, and Molly Spooner and the Voorheesville Dionysians are excited about it.

Supervisor 146 s workers 146 and board members 146 views clash in highway talks

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — As Berne considers sharing highway services with Albany County, board members said last week they want to discuss other options and move the process along.

Helderberg Senior Housing

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — Eager residents crammed into Town Hall last week and applauded a proposal for community senior housing.

New addition to the hamlet

by Tyler Schuling



HILLTOWNS — A long-standing Hilltown family business is gearing up for a new addition.

Ghosts stay with doctor who was On Call in Hell

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Ghosts stay with doctor who was On Call in Hell



Richard Jadick came home from the war in Iraq to a Bronze Star, with a combat V for valor. He thinks of those he served with in Fallujah every day.

Residents talk trash is lawsuit against city next quot

by Saranac Hale Spencer



COLONIE — Several hundred neighbors of the Rapp Road landfill came last week to hear about the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit against the city of Albany.

Artwork on display Eberles ship comes in as they tour the world with no plans of docking

by Rachel Dutil



Don and Ann Eberle’s love of boats has taken them around the world. The New Scotland couple, celebrating 51 years of marriage in June, have cruised their way around the globe, and in doing so, they have visited some 42 countries.

List says not guilty Developer accused of burying debris

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

List says not guilty
Developer accused of burying debris



GUILDERLAND — A local developer was issued a ticket after a resident complained that he buried debris in her yard years ago.

Luibrand to hear case Chief charged with harassment

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Luibrand to hear case
Chief charged with harassment



Pedestrian hit on Route 20

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND — A 47-year-old man was hit Tuesday night as he crossed Route 20 just east of Johnston Road.

Wayne Hatch of Stephentown was listed in fair condition yesterday evening at Albany Medical Center.

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