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Russell Hempel to lead Voorheesville parade

by Saranac Hale Spencer





VOORHEESVILLE — Russell Hempel will be riding in style this Saturday.

V 146 ville librarians want to preserve history you can hold in your hands

by Jo E. Prout


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.

Slavick backed Favorite for Albany County comptroller

by Jarrett Carroll

Slavick backed
Favorite for Albany County comptroller


ALBANY COUNTY — County Democrats said "yes" to Guilderland’s Patricia Slavick for comptroller in 2007.

Seven arrested for welfare fraud

by Saranac Hale Spencer





ALBANY COUNTY — Seven people were arrested for welfare fraud last week; the Albany County Sheriff’s Department says they fraudulently received nearly $125,000 in benefits.

quot The Good Manners Project quot awes as it informs

by Melissa Hale-Spencer




GUILDERLAND — How do words become art"

New super won 146 t be Guilderland Idol

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent of schools here — whoever he or she turns out to be — won’t make a first public appearance on TV.

Black car alarms girl

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





ALTAMONT — A fifth-grade girl was alarmed waiting for the school bus Friday morning.

At Voorheesville Blow wins board seat budget passes by 80 votes

by Rachel Dutil

At Voorheesville
Blow wins board seat, budget passes by 80 votes



VOORHEESVILLE – Two candidates vying for one school board seat shook hands after Tuesday night’s announcement that Timothy Blow had been voted in.

Wukitsch named town judge by Dems Dolin still mum

by Rachel Dutil





NEW SCOTLAND – David Wukitsch has some large shoes to fill.

Francis cries for help Four dozen cops answer

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Francis cries for help;
Four dozen cops answer



KNOX — A call from a modest, cream colored house at 107 Lewis Road drew four dozen police officers on Saturday morning.

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