WESTERLO — Marine Luke McDermott is returning home to Westerlo this week, with no legs, but a strong heart.

The community will have a conversation in January about next year’s school budget

GUILDERLAND — For a January forum on next year’s budget, the school board had considered presenting key topics and letting the public ask questions.

Cold start for the Empire State Games

It may be an uphill climb, but it is well worth the effort. We applaud the consortium of Adirondack municipalities and agencies that has set out to save the Empire State Winter Games.

HILLTOWNS — Local organizations are gearing up to make it a memorable holiday season for families in need.

NEW SCOTLAND — A two-vehicle crash on Monday caused a rollover and resulted in minor injuries, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Department.

School leaders look at setting priorities and matching resources to them

GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent is taking a new approach to building next year’s school budget.

Sweet notes linger in the air as two kind women sing a Czech Christmas carol.

“Sleep, baby, sleep…God’s holy one,” they sing.

 “It’s very soft, a lullaby, Mary singing to Jesus,” says Bernie LaGoy.

GUILDERLAND — Statewide changes in testing students and evaluating faculty have left school board members here frustrated.

Tell tales that carry love

Illustration by Forest Byrd