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Photos: Back to the barbecue

The Guilderland Teachers’ Association held a back-to-school barbecue last Thursday at Tawasentha Park.

Shawn Duncan faces charges in town court

by Marcello Iaia

Police found a stun gun in Shawn Duncan's home in May, a violation of his probation which has since been withdrawn. The warrant used to search his home was based on interviews with family members after their horse was found killed by an arrow in Westerlo.

Photos: It's Cool to go to School

Many kinds of gaits and gazes greeted the new school year at Westmere Elementary in Guilderland.

New assistant principal wants to reach out to community

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Ann-Marie McManus, who describes herself as "an educator through and through," left behind the classroom she loved to become an assistant principal at Guilderland High School.

Anthony Gentile collared for transmitting child porn

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — A Guilderland man was arrested Friday on six counts of promoting a sexual performance of a child, a felony, and more charges may follow.

Itinerant painter inspires patriotism

by Anne Hayden Harwood

GUILDERLAND — Scott LoBaido travels the country painting American flags in tribute to those who protect his freedom.

This week, he painted a three-dimensional mural on the brick wall of Town ‘N’ Country Lanes, on Western Avenue, to honor Major General Harold J. Greene, who was shot and killed in Afghanistan in August.

Photos: Fighting fire with heart since 1939

At 75 years, the Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Department showed little weariness Saturday. The ceremonial moments at the all-day celebration had the air and intimacy of a family reunion that ended with music and fireworks.

With neighbors, Pangburn steps toward trial

by Marcello Iaia

Five of Marcia Pangburn's neighbors from Thompsons Lake  sat with her as she waited in court.

Clarksville Historical Society receives $1,000 grant from county

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

The Clarksville Historical Society was given a $1,000 grant from county legislators that will go towards repairing the Woodside Schoolhouse.

VCSD super to retire next summer

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

Teresa Thayer Snyder, who has been at the helm of the Voorheesville district for the past six years, will be retiring next summer.

Voorheesville man arrested for sex offenses with minor

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

A Voorheesville man was arrested last week for alleged sexual misconduct with a teenage girl.

Tax warrant approved for VCSD

by Lisa Nicole Lindsay

Voorheesville has approved its tax warrant, and school taxes have increased about 1 percent since last year.

Teacher pleads guilty: McClaine to get 6 months for stealing union dues

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY — Brenda McClaine agreed to a plea deal Tuesday for one count of third-degree grand larceny, a felony, that will put her in jail for six months and on probation for five years. She is to be sentenced on Oct. 28.

Had McClaine gone to trial instead, she could have served a maximum of two-and-a-third to seven years.

Photos: Second half complete

Back-to-school supplies and athletics funds were handed over from community organizations to local school districts.

Photos: Highlands under the Helderbergs

Both brawn and color at the Capital District Scottish Games displayed the cultural pride of Scotland, as well as its neighbor, Ireland. The Helderberg escarpment that served as their backdrop occupies a similar place in this region as the Scottish Highlands across the ocean.

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