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Slack to resign from Guilderland School Board after a lifetime of supporting kids

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Judy Slack, at age 80, says, “I’ve had a good life.” She has spent that lifetime supporting others — babysitting in her youth, becoming a teacher as a young adult, raising her own three children as she worked for decades as a teaching assistant in the Guilderland schools, and finally serving on the school board for 16 years.

BPD: Thieves altered checks stolen from mailboxes

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

BETHLEHEM — Two men were each charged with four felonies for altering information on checks to steal money, according to a release from the Bethlehem Police.

Photo: Upstate New York under an Aug. 9 tornado watch

Albany County is among 15 counties in New York, as well as counties in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont, all colored yellow, under a tornado watch from 1:18 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 9.

Biz owner charged with surveillance felony

BETHLEHEM — The owner of a Selkirk business was arrested on Aug. 7 for placing “disguised” cameras under the desk of his female employee, according to a release from the Bethlehem Police.

Christopher R. Salisbury, 55, of Wynantskill was charged with a felony: second-degree unlawful surveillance.

Closed Route 20 bowling alley is slated to become strip mall

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“There’s some barbershops and dental offices that want to be in the neighborhood,” said developer David Zhang of potential tenants although he stressed discussions were preliminary.

Knox secures transfer-station bond

by Noah Zweifel

The bond authorization, passed unanimously, will allow the Knox Town Board to borrow up to $800,000 for its transfer station overhaul, though Supervisor Russ Pokorny says that the town expects to need less. 

Elaine Person, mother of 20, cultivates caring through clowning

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Elaine Person has an alter ego — Val N Tine. Val wears a suit of rainbow stripes with patch pockets in the shape of hearts. She has a permanent smile painted in red, curly pink hair, and a heart for a nose. She is a clown — a clown with a serious mission: making others happy.

Ag commissioner says bird flu can be prevented in NY cattle with right approach

by Noah Zweifel

As fair season ramps up, New York State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball spoke with The Enterprise about bird flu, which has been infecting dairy herds in other parts of the country, and has led to testing requirements for animals shown at fairs and other measures that are helping New York ward off danger. 

The Wool Nook celebrates the miracle of yarn creations, encourages others to learn

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“It’s almost a miracle,” said Pat Canaday, describing the humble origins of human clothing made from animal skins. “Then people learned they could criss-cross threads.”

Hunting licenses are now on sale, paper only

Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2024-25 season are now on sale.

Body found in Knox awaits DNA testing

by Noah Zweifel

KNOX — New York State Police believe they know the identity of a dead person found in Knox late last month, but are awaiting DNA results to confirm before releasing the information.

Parents of 4-year-olds have last-minute chance to enroll in free preschool

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

 “We worked our way through our wait list … We actually still have vacant seats,” said Rachel Anderson.

‘Something different’: Racing corgis, battling wrestlers join old favorites at the Altamont Fair

by Sean Mulkerrin

Running from Tuesday, Aug. 13, to Sunday, Aug. 18, this year’s Altamont Fair will build on its agricultural foundation to include a comedian magician, races featuring the most-regal of sausaged-shaped dogs, and local grapplers engaged in a squared-circle showdown just off the midway. 

Three bridges close for paving

NEW SCOTLAND — On Wednesday, Aug. 7, several bridges over the Onesquethaw Creek will be closed for paving.

The bridge on Rowe Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The bridge on Onesquethaw Road will be closed from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.

And the bridge on Plank Road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cyber tip leads to felony arrest for child porn

GUILDERLAND — A 24-year-old Guilderland man was charged on July 23 with possessing a sexual performance by a child, a felony.

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