GUILDERLAND — Just over 100 people packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, applauding for each of the 34 speakers who criticized cuts proposed for next year’s budget. Many of the speeches — from students, teachers, and parents — were testimonials for the worth of the current system.

VOORHEESVILLE — Jacob Hooper, who ran a red light in Albany last October, killing David Concordia, was sentenced Tuesday to seven-and-a-half to 15 years in state prison.

VOORHEESVILLE — Jacob Hooper, who ran a red light in Albany last October, killing David Concordia, was sentenced Tuesday to seven-and-a-half to 15 years in state prison.

ALTAMONT — “Prom is a big deal,” says Rhonda Flansburg, the owner of Re-Nue Spa in the village. “It’s a time for kids to get dressed up, to feel glamorous and important for one day. Everyone wants that.”

GUILDERLAND — For the principal of Farnsworth Middle School, a national honor is not a reason to rest on her laurels but rather an inspiration to improve further.

GUILDERLAND — The school board will vote next Tuesday on one of four options for bus replacement outlined last week in a lengthy report from the transportation department.

Orphans in Uganda will soon be wearing clothes made by congregants of the Delanson United Methodist Church.

“When you’re cold and hungry, and tired, it’s good to know you’re not alone. Someone cares,” said Melissa McCarthy, the local lay pastor at the Delanson church.

GUILDERLAND — Several families and the middle school’s long-time enrichment teacher told the school board that eliminating the elementary and middle school enrichment teachers would be a mistake.

GUILDERLAND — After months of board discussion and several community forums, Superintendent Marie Wiles on March 1 presented her $89 million budget for the next school year.

SCHOHARIE — Stacey DeLaney, the principal of Schoharie Junior-Senior High School, votes every day for her school’s team, vying for thousands of dollars of tech equipment in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow technology grant competition.

She checks the scores in the “People’s Choice Vote” several times a day.