New regulations should be drawn up to control use of pesticides, to solve problems that have been obvious for decades, the state’s wildlife pathologist said last week.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Adam Kodra has come home to the Hilltowns, after spending nearly a year in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan with the Army National Guard. He was on top-secret missions, disarming bombs in the heart of the Middle East.

Discolored village water is “no fun”

ALTAMONT — Four villagers complained to the mayor and trustees Tuesday night about discolored water.

GUILDERLAND — St. Boniface Episcopal Church will have a new priest on June 13, when Steven Scherck, currently a deacon, is ordained.

Last Sunday, the church celebrated Scherck as its new rector.

GUILDERLAND — It’s official. After months of speculation and uncertainty, the Republican and Democratic parties in town have announced their candidates for the position of town supervisor.

GUILDERLAND — Edward Handy, 55, of Guilderland, died after his motorcycle was struck on Western Avenue, by a pickup truck on Saturday, May 2. The accident occurred at about 5:30 a.m., according to Guilderland Police.

By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — Anne Amedure has been slowly turning her hobby of picture framing into a local, at-home business called Captured Moments Custom Framing. It’s environmentally friendly, too.

Grimm alleges police cover-up

GUILDERLAND — Councilman Mark Grimm, mulling a run for town supervisor, says he’s interested in letting people know the truth about the Guilderland Police Department.