BERNE Carson Dorward carefully, oh, so carefully, cradled a dried gourd covered with an old blue fishing net laced with African seashells. He gently shook the hollow gourd, and the rhythmic sound resonated across his Berne classroom.
— GUILDERLAND — In February 2010, Jean Simmons had hope for her floral business. This year, she’s closing her doors for good. Simmons blames her closure on the Guilderland Fire Department, and its annual Valentine’s Day rose sale.
GUILDERLAND Danielle Poirier likes a challenge. And she’s in for one.
Last week, Poirier was named transportation director for the Guilderland schools. On March 5, she’ll take the reins from Christine Sagendorf who is retiring.
KNOX Knox history came to life last weekend as descendents of those who had built up the hamlet gathered from far and wide to celebrate the 100th birthday of Emma Daisy Bunzey Stevens.
GUILDERLAND Although Superintendent Marie Wiles will not present her budget for next year until March 1, she indicated Tuesday she will recommend a spending plan that eliminates the popular high school advisory period.
GUILDERLAND The revenue gap faced by the school district for next year’s budget has narrowed to $2.6 million down from $3.2 million because the amount Guilderland has to pay to the Teachers’ Retirement System is less than had been anticipated.
GUILDERLAND A new Albany County legislator, representing the Hilltowns, is calling for the county to audit a not-for-profit organization directed by Guilderland’s Democratic Party chairman.
NEW SCOTLAND A cap on the size of retail development, glacial in its pace and proportion, is again before the town, having reshaped the political landscape over the last four years.
KNOX A 1990 Chevrolet pickup truck crashed in Knox early Wednesday morning. The driver was killed but so badly burned, he could not be identified, according to Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple.
VOORHEESVILLE Jacob Hooper, who killed David Concordia when he ran a red light in Albany last October, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter on Tuesday.
GUILDERLAND Visitors to Orchard Creek at Altamont Orchards will have a new experience this spring. An expanded and renovated patio, a new banquet room attached to the restaurant, fire features, and indoor golf and movie entertainment will let Orchard Creek be a year-round facility when it reopens this April.