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Wiles hired for five more years

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The superintendent offered an apology and called for a spirit of trust and cooperation as Altamont villagers continue to advocate for their school in the face of a proposed closing.

Chicken barbecue for Emmit Stannard

by Marcello Iaia

The 12-year-old Greenville student who died last month was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor when the July 19 event was scheduled by the Medusa Volunteer Fire Company.

Romero wins bid for parcel to expand horse farm

by Marcello Iaia

BERNE — Two neighbors — a man who raises cattle and a woman who keeps horses — were the only bidders for a 42.5-acre property foreclosed on by Albany County, which lies between them.

The parcel was slated for conservation and had a minimum bid set at $68,000.

Taxi driver arrested for forcing himself on backseat customer

by Marcello Iaia

BERNE — A taxi driver arrested in May for keeping a woman in his taxi and touching her breasts without her consent is awaiting sentencing.

Senior housing plentiful in New Scotland

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

New age-restricted communities have popped up in New Scotland and Voorheesville over the past six years, filling a need for senior-housing communities.

'Jerry's Law' awaits gov

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

Mary Clark put forth a bill — requiring schools to inform parents of special-education services — after her grandson committed suicide in 2010. The superintendent of his school believes it is unnecessary.

Police say Pascuzzi was driving drunk, killing two riders

by Anne Hayden Harwood

Upon impact with the tractor trailer, Tyler Pascuzzi's Volkswagon split into two pieces, and the two passengers, Cody J. Veverka, 23, of South Cairo, and Alicia M. Tamboia, 24, of Wingdale, were ejected from the vehicle. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Single-car crash on Crossgates ramp is fatal

by Anne Hayden Harwood

GUILDERLAND — Julie White, a McKownville resident, was killed on July 9 when her car hit a guide rail on Interstate 87 on the Crossgates Mall ramp.

White, 41, was a registered nurse who loved cats and volunteered at animal shelters (see obituary pages.)

Biker killed after a car turned into his path

by Anne Hayden Harwood

Robert Porter, the president of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education’s New York State office, believes the deadly accident is just another reminder that vehicles need to be more aware of motorcycles on the road.

Second arrest for assault of officer

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

For the second time in a week, Michele Salerno was arrested for assaulting a Guilderland Police officer. Police say he bit the first time and then, the second time, slammed his door on the hand of a sergeant delivering a bench warrant.

Life lessons at Voorheesville graduation

by Lisa Nicole Viers

Teacher David Lawrence emphasized the need to be a good person in a world that judges people based on tests, evaluations, and applications.

At BKW, a small class with a big legacy

by Marcello Iaia

Fifty-three students graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo in a ceremony on June 28. The otherwise jovial event was especially poignant when awards were given in memory of a student and  two alumni who died in recent years.

Samuel Gerardi sees faith clarified by science

by Marcello Iaia

The valedictorian of BKW's Class of 2014, who is headed to Houghton College to study chemistry, has been a counselor at Camp Pinnacle where his father, a pastor, is executive director.

Rhianon Sherry heads to career from food-centered family

by Marcello Iaia

BKW's salutatorian learned gardening and cooking from her mother. Now, she's graduating with a coveted restaurant job and a spot in Schenectady County Community College's restaurant and hotel management program.

Valedictorian Suozzo gives thanks and looks forward

by Lisa Nicole Viers

VOORHEESVILLE — Julia Suozzo, the class valedictorian, shared wisdom from her experiences at Voorheesville in the speech she gave to her classmates and their friends and families at the June 27 commencement ceremony.

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