WESTERLO — “The days have blended,” said Tom Diederich, Westerlo fire chief, describing the week that Tropical Irene swept through this rural town, and the aftermath that followed.

WESTERLO — “The days have blended,” said Tom Diederich, Westerlo fire chief, describing the week that Tropical Irene swept through this rural town, and the aftermath that followed.

After being blinded in his left eye
More than 1,000 support Jeffrey Fusco’s “ ‘Eye’ have a dream to stop bullying” campaign

Curbing light pollution will help restore natural balance and protect human health

Consider the sea turtle.

Obama activates FEMA funds

As area homeowners are struggling with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, many are making the unwelcome discovery that flood damage is not covered by standard renter’s or homeowner’s insurance.

Stephen Terleckey Sr.

AMSTERDAM — Stephen Terleckey Sr., a dedicated and hardworking farmer with many friends, died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011.

The driver of a pickup truck died in floodwaters on Monday after he crossed barriers on a washed-out section of Route 5S in the town of Glen in Montgomery County.

GUILDERLAND — Jesse Feinman, who is both smart and resourceful, has hit a rough spot in his young life.

VOORHEESVILLE — About 300 people turned out for the Pre-Fall Classic 5K race in Voorheesville Saturday.

“It was a beautiful sunny day,” said Co-Director Wendy Relyea. “Everything was perfect.”

Tech Valley High School is proud of its first class; 26 of the students who graduated in June are now heading off to college and two are going into military service.