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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.

Contract ratified School office workers get 4-percent raise for three years

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Contract ratified
School office workers get 4-percent raise for three years



GUILDERLAND — The office workers at Guilderland schools have a new three-year contract, providing 3.95 percent raises each year.

19th-Century machines in use today

by Saranac Hale Spencer





ALTAMONT — Buckwheat kept the sweeping fields of Pleasant View Farms above the Great Depression and Everett Rau still plows those fields with the tractor and plow that his brother bought in 1929.

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.

Centi re-opens Township

by Tyler Schuling





KNOX — The Township Tavern, a long-time fixture in Knox, will soon be re-opening under a new owner.

Unpaid bill leaves workers without health care

by Tyler Schuling





RENSSELAERVILLE — Medical coverage will be reinstated for town workers today, Supervisor Jost Nickelsberg told The Enterprise yesterday.

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