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Fire levels home family escapes

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — Soot on snow surrounds the footprint of a house on New Salem South Road since a fire broke out near its wood stove just after midnight on Monday.

2010 in review Knox

by Saranac Hale Spencer

An expanded town hall, a rebuilt church, and a revitalized country store

By Zach Simeone

KNOX — It was a year that breathed life into old buildings and businesses in Knox, and brought with it new traditions.

2010 in review Rensselaerville

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Bolte ousted Dorner, county comptroller found flaws in internal controls,
Industrial-scale wind turbines prohibited, group formed to promote tourism

By Zach Simeone

2010 in review Guilderland

by Anne Hayden

Volunteer firefighters battle big blazes at hotel, at homes, and in barn

GUILDERLAND — Over 280 volunteer firefighters, belonging to eight different fire departments, battled several big blazes in Guilderland this year.

Come all ye faithful

by Anne Hayden

TSO plays high-tech holiday music with heart

By Michael Seinberg

ALBANY — As a record storm bore down on Albany the day after Christmas, the faithful filled the Times Union Center for their yearly dose of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

2010 in review Guilderland

by Anne Hayden

Two Guilderland pols, Redlich and Danz, ran in state and national elections

GUILDERLAND — Two local politicians entered big races this year, neither with much chance of winning.

They used the platform to discuss issues they cared about.

2010 in review Berne

by Anne Hayden

Town court busy after two dogs are shot and two are dogs neglected,
Bridge rebuilt, store changes hands, and mill stays open

By Zach Simeone

2010 in review Westerlo

by Anne Hayden

Controversy ends in public vote as old school becomes new town hall

By Zach Simeone

2010 in review Voorheesville

by Jo E. Prout

An ambulance contract signed and another ready to go,
fire department wants a new truck, village limits development by controlling water

2010 in review New Scotland

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Commercial size-cap law still in limbo as plans for home developments mushroom

2010 in review Altamont

by Jo E. Prout

Pucci hired as new safety commissioner after Salerno failed to take required exam,
Bakery, salon, and martial arts school move in, village parks given memorial names

Sewer rates for private system increased to prepare for transfer to town

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — Over 70 homeowners will see a $58 increase in their next sewage system bill. The bill for the private system will increase a total of $175 over the next three years, to match the public sewer rate.

After charges are dismissed

by Anne Hayden

Johnson gives up his rights as a father

GUILDERLAND — Timothy Johnson this week gave up his rights as a father to his two daughters.

“His rights were terminated as of 2 p.m. on Dec. 21,” said his wife, Jessica Johnson.

Claims trailer-park sewer violations are to blame

by Anne Hayden

On the verge of eviction, a mother pleads for help

By Zach Simeone

Ryan Mcavoy collared for firing shotgun

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

BERNE — A 25-year-old Berne man, police say, was arguing with his 21-year-old girlfriend on Monday evening when he fired a shotgun into a wall of their home to scare her.

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