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Photos: Fun-tastic!

Fun and games, as always, abounded last weekend at the Punkintown Fair, an annual fundraiser — this was the 72nd —  for the New Salem Fire Department.

Comptroller's audit commends village on proper procedures

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

VOORHEESVILLE — The state comptroller’s office, in an audit released this week, found no problems with the way the village processes claims.

Photos: Building walls after building's gone

Walking along the bridge next to a recently demolished building in the Berne hamlet, one can see the contrasting faces of stone walls from two different eras.

St. Boniface grows

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — While many churches are facing declining congregations, St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Guilderland is growing — both in congregants and space.

Sheriff says there was 'probable cause' for cemetery questioning

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

BERNE — A woman was questioned by police as she mourned in a cemetery in the early morning hours of July 13. A breath sample at the police station, according to her arrest report, registered .01, well below the legal limit of .08 for driving. Meanwhile, her SUV had been towed from the cemetery and she had to pay $265 to get it back.

Westerlo narrowly extends gas-drilling moratorium

by Marcello Iaia

Councilmen Theodore Lounsbury and Alfred Field spoke about a slim likelihood of natural-gas drilling in town, the wearied process of evaluating the issue, and the state's long-awaited regulations.

Interpreting a town's vision

by Marcello Iaia

KNOX — The questions were big — what are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to living in Knox? — but the crowd was not. In this rural town of 2,700, about 18 men and women sat in small groups to discuss issues that would shape how the Knox comprehensive plan would be modified.

State finds no problems in Berne’s procurement

by Marcello Iaia

BERNE — The town’s process of spending money got an approving look from the state comptroller’s office this month.

Elders' day program coming to Berne

by Marcello Iaia

Loneliness and depression are realities for some elderly people, and caregivers can be strained for others. A church hall in Berne is planned as a place where people who need help can go for social interaction and care.

End of an era: Neighborhood market unexpectedly closes

by Anne Hayden Harwood

“It’s a neighborhood icon," said Berry Ahearn, who has for 30 years walked to the store to shop. "It’s always been there. I can’t imagine life without it.”

Stars align for family to grant Dr. Becker's wish: 154 acres preserved

by Anne Hayden Harwood

GUILDERLAND — Dr. Milford Becker, veterinarian, put in writing, before his death, that he wanted his land preserved. Now, seven years after he died, his wish is coming true.

New life for old county park

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

A county park long in disuse has been revitalized thanks to efforts from county officials and a team of volunteers. Now, Lawson Lake is available for kids from all over the county to enjoy.

Sunday's crash revives interest in improvements to Route 32

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

Another crash on State Route 32 has citizens, and the town of New Scotland, once again calling for action to be taken by the state DOT to improve the safety of the road.

Photo: Not a through route in Westerlo

A county-owned bridge on Tan Hollow Road in Westerlo will be fully demolished and replaced as it is deteriorating and at the end of its life

County legislator's ticket postponed

FORT ANN — The trespassing cases of Albany County Legislator Deborah Busch and her boyfriend, Rory Russell, were adjourned on Wednesday until Aug. 13, according to Fort Ann Court Clerk Barbara Burch.

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