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Van Heest brings trinity of values to Knox Berne churches

by Tyler Schuling





HILLTOWNS — After searching for a pastor for nearly two years, the Knox Reformed Church and the Second Reformed Church of Berne have a leader.

McCormick tells stories to give voice to those silenced

by Tyler Schuling





We tell stories — sitting around a kitchen table, on street corners, while driving along at high speeds.

Suda sentenced for drunk-driving death

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — After pleading guilty on Tuesday to a drunk-driving fatality in front of Crossgates Mall on Western Avenue, Sasiano Suda was sentenced in Albany County Court to three-and-a-half to seven years in state prison.

In rural west end Mixed reviews on water expansion

by Jarrett Carroll

In rural west end
Mixed reviews on water expansion



Homelesss Sex-offender still has to register

by Jarrett Carroll

Homelesss
Sex-offender still has to register



GUILDERLAND — Whether they live under a bridge or on a park bench, homeless sex offenders still have to register with the state, according to the Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Covergirl Cataldo on Parade beat out Madonna

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — If you happened to catch last Sunday’s edition of Parade, you may have recognized one of the smiling faces — especially if you just paid your taxes.

Tax rate steady at 2 33 Altamont accepts 2M budget plan

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Tax rate steady at $2.33
Altamont accepts $2M budget plan



ALTAMONT — In a unanimous vote at Tuesday night’s village board meeting, the board accepted a $2 million preliminary budget for the next fiscal year.

Five run for three seats on Guilderland School Board

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND — Five candidates are running for three seats on the Guilderland School Board.

More houses to sprout in New Scotland

by Rachel Dutil





NEW SCOTLAND – Plans for two more developments have been submitted to the town.

Rapist claims innocence

by Saranac Hale Spencer



School elections Three run for Voorheesville School Board

by Rachel Dutil

School elections
Three run for Voorheesville School Board



Timothy Blow

by Rachel Dutil




VOORHEESVILLE – Timothy Blow says it’s time to be a part of the school’s decision-making process, instead of just complaining about it.
"I’ve always been on the outside, interested," Blow said. He is unhappy with some of the decisions that have been made in recent years, he said.

Thomas Jones

by Rachel Dutil




VOORHEESVILLE – says, "The school board is there for the school, and to be a voice for the taxpayer." It is not a conduit for any personal goals, he said, adding that votes and actions should be done impartially for the district.

Sean Signer

by Rachel Dutil





VOORHEESVILLE – believes that he can make a difference.
He understands how to be a "good team player and make good budget decisions that are good for everyone," he said.

School elections BKW candidates

by Tyler Schuling

School elections
BKW candidates



BERNE — For the second straight year, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, which often has had unopposed races for its school board, has four candidates running.

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