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A day in the life Rescue work is more than a job

by Saranac Hale Spencer

A day in the life
Rescue work is more than a job



ALTAMONT — Warren Quinn was one of the first people on the scene after a boy was hit while skateboarding on a country road. He wanted to help, but didn’t know what to do.

Heavy lifting Voorheesville hires furniture movers

by Rachel Dutil





Tales from a blood drive and the struggle to donate

by Rachel Dutil





VOORHEESVILLE – Bob King, of Feura Bush, is a regular blood donor.

Shedd orchestrates a life-long love of music

by Rachel Dutil





NEW SCOTLAND – When Jerome Shedd was young, he used to watch Leonard Bernstein on television, said his father, Bob Shedd.

Northeast Quadrant feels development pressure 150 Tech Park and housing proposed

by Rachel Dutil



NEW SCOTLAND – With intense development pressure pushing against the Northeast Quadrant, concerns about maintaining rural character in the town contrast those about obtaining municipal water.

Hoyt-Fowler dies at 55 School loses its voice husband misses literary love

by Rachel Dutil

Hoyt-Fowler dies at 55
School loses its voice, husband misses literary love



VOORHEESVILLE – Molly Hoyt-Fowler’s English accent was well known around the community.

Serving time for God Pastor Loux walks with his flock

by Jo E. Prout





ONESQUETHAW — The Reverend Joseph A. Loux Jr. serves the Lord best himself by serving those who serve others, and those who serve time.

Asks town to repair culverts Farmer waits as his fields flood

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Asks town to repair culverts
Farmer waits as his fields flood


RENSSELAERVILLE — Robert Seeger has waited for two years as his pastures and fields flood and erode.

Athena not reserved about missing volleyball

by Tyler Schuling





Departments team up to fight fire on a hot day

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — An intense blaze Tuesday morning completely destroyed a Carman Road home, but the four children inside and their babysitter made it out unscathed.

Berne board bickers

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE — Frustrations mounted last week as officials discussed purchasing new trucks for the town’s highway department.

Guilderland Police revamps its high ranks

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — The town’s police force has promoted four officers among its ranks.

Montesan 146 s house saved by fire-fighting friends

by Melissa Hale-Spencer



and Melissa Hale-Spencer

BERNE — George Montesano has spent much of his lifetime helping others as a volunteer firefighter. Friday was payback day.

GOP hopes for Grimm to end Dems 146 reign

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — After a hiatus in town politics, Republicans are looking to revitalize their party and end a nearly decade-long Democratic hold on the town board.

Hard Knox proposes huge subdivision

by Tyler Schuling





KNOX — As a developer considers a large subdivision in the town, area residents and officials speculate about its effects.

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