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Finally named new V’ville b-ball coach


VOORHEESVILLE – After packed sessions and a petition where students and parents lobbied either for or against Robert Baron, he has been appointed to coach varsity girls’ basketball.

Wins lifetime achievement award
Bob Shedd, a naturalist and a good neighbor


NEW SCOTLAND – Bob Shedd is a role model, says his daughter, Diane Wozniak. Deep down, though, she said, "He’s just my pop."

First case of virus found in state



VOORHEESVILLE — The death of deer here may be linked to global warming.





NEW SCOTLAND – A cell tower proposal has gotten New Scotland residents talking about the town’s history.





RENSSELAERVILLE — The town’s residents want smaller lot sizes in the agricultural district, according to the results of a recent townwide survey.

Guilderland propose $30M budget



GUILDERLAND — During an election year, the same budget can often be interpreted in two different ways.

UAlbany protest called political grandstanding by election official





GUILDERLAND — The town board has tabled a local developer’s application for a zoning change because land for a required pocket park is wet.

State audit session like a root canal — without anesthesia



GUILDERLAND — The school board here is anticipating — without great enthusiasm — the release of an audit on district finances from the state comptroller’s office.



Kenneth Runion

Democrat Kenneth Runion has been town supervisor since 2000. He grew up in Rochester and moved to Guilderland in 1974.





NEW SCOTLAND – The race for town judge in New Scotland departs form the norm on several counts this year.

The town has two judges who, in the past, have ran staggered races every two years for four-year terms.

Bailey seeks second term



GUILDERLAND — John Bailey is asking voters for another four years on the bench.





NEW SCOTLAND – Republican Margaret Adkins says that she really enjoys being a town justice, and feels she can make a difference. She is running for re-election in a four-way race for two town justice posts.

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