A half-century of Catholic schooling comes to an end

GUILDERLAND — After nearly 50 years of providing faith-based education, Christ the King School is closing its doors for good at the end of the academic year.

Senior prank covers BKW halls in motor oil

BERNE — Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s secondary school was closed on Wednesday after what the district believes to be this year’s senior prank: dousing the halls with motor oil.

GUILDERLAND — Nervosity 2010, featuring a high school battle of the bands, is coming to Tawasentha Park on June 18.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– A classroom packed full of Farnsworth Middle School students listened intently to Magdalena Lewy-Boulet last Thursday as she described her lifestyle as an elite runner.

GUILDERLAND — Republican Councilman Warren Redlich, who is currently running for governor on the Libertarian line, filed a lawsuit this month against members of the Committee on Professional Standards.

GUILDERLAND — A state parole officer was Tuesday arrested after he allegedly raped a parolee in her Guilderland home.

By Jordan J. Michael

Getting hot in the playoffs pays off. Finishing stronger makes the season last longer.

GUILDERLAND — The fire chief’s blood ran cold when he pulled up to the Governor’s Inn and Suites early Monday morning. The pitch-black sky was lit with orange and yellow flames.

John Prastio, a former Hilltowner, will be honored this Memorial Day for his three tours in Vietnam, for which he received three Purple Hearts.

GUILDERLAND — David Morin, owner of DWM Kitchens, has been arrested by the Guilderland Police, after he collected over $164,325.56 from multiple clients, and failed to order or deliver their supplies.