BERNE — Superintendent Steve Schrade, an administrator at the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District for nearly two decades, announced Monday that he will be retiring, effective Aug. 15.

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By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Flying Dutchmen baseball team was looking for a boost of confidence on Wednesday. Scoring 17 runs was more than enough.

GUILDERLAND — The bridge connecting one end of Weaver Road, with its 20 houses, to Route 146, has been closed, and will remain closed for the foreseeable future, leaving residents with concerns.

GUILDERLAND — The county’s first sales tax revenue payment for 2009 arrived on April 15, and Supervisor Kenneth Runion says he is “cautiously optimistic.”

GUILDERLAND –– The Lady Dutch softball team has scored one run in its first two games. Coach Beth Clement is looking for answers.

SHARON SPRINGS –– The mercy rule was in effect.

The Lady Bulldog softball team traveled to Sharon Springs on Monday for its first game of the season and blew up the Spartans, 20-3.

By Zach Simeone

GUILDERLAND –– Playing in the sectional finals for five years in a row can leave a team feeling hungry.