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Claims humane act Brannigan pleads guilty to cruelty

by Jarrett Carroll

Claims humane act
Brannigan pleads guilty to cruelty



GUILDERLAND — After serving 60 days in jail, William Brannigan accepted a plea bargin Friday in town court.

Concerns raised about 20 who don 146 t pass Reading scores rise at GCSD and statewide

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Concerns raised about 20% who don’t pass
Reading scores rise at GCSD and statewide



GCSD hires Nooney as buildings and grounds super

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent of buildings and grounds for the Guilderland School District grew up working on a farm.

Despite neighbors 146 complaints Conceptual approval given for 6 lots on Church Road

by Jo E. Prout

Despite neighbors’ complaints
Conceptual approval given for 6 lots on Church Road

Brothers re-open Subway and say it 146 s sublime

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — Make way for the new Subway.

The new owners of the Subway in Cosmos Plaza at 1800 Western Ave. say it is a completely different restaurant.

Young inventors solve life 146 s problems

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — Middle-school students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo have solved real-life problems with their inventions, which are being recognized at the regional Invention Convention.

Man arrested for illegal purchase of gun

by Jarrett Carroll





BERNE — An arrest for a domestic dispute in February led to the arrest this week of a 42-year-old man after, police say, he attempted to illegally purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer in town.

Hilltown culinary students are best in state 7th in nation

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — After winning first place in the state culinary arts competition in January, a team of local students went on to nationals and earned the best finish in the state’s history.

145 Awesome lady 146 named top teacher

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — As a student fought cancer to the death, his teacher stayed by his side right up to the end, and now uses his life as a foundation.

Local eateries prepare for trans-fat ban

by Tyler Schuling





ALBANY COUNTY — Local restaurants are preparing to change how they cook since the county legislature voted to ban trans fat.

Ackroyd unsure why he lost

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — In a district where incumbents are rarely defeated, Edward Ackroyd, currently vice president of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board, was not re-elected for another three-year term.

Cass closes

by Tyler Schuling





RENSSELAERVILLE — A youth detention center that has stirred up a rural community will be closing in 2008.

Manure spill contained

by Rachel Dutil





KNOX – Carl Peterson can see positive in even the messiest situations.

Following morning chores on Friday at his Bozenkill Road dairy farm, he noticed fluid was pouring out of the barn, and knew that wasn’t normal.

Farm aid Assistance for local agriculturists

by Rachel Dutil

Farm aid
Assistance for local agriculturists


Carl Peterson is fond of his cows; he refers to his heifers as his "girls" – they are his livelihood.

County creates Highway Services Board

by Tyler Schuling





ALBANY COUNTY — Municipalities in Albany County now have a vehicle to discuss shared services.

In an effort to cut costs, the county legislature formed a Municipal Highway Services Board last week.

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