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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.