GUILDERLAND — Irene Siebert, a quiet and gentle woman, had a quiet celebration for her 103^rd birthday on Tuesday.

She was born in Albany on Aug. 17, 1907 and grew up on a farm on Pine Lane off of Rapp Road.

ALTAMONT — When Anthony Salerno’s name didn’t appear on the list of those who had passed the required Civil Service exam for public safety commissioner, the village had 60 days to find his replacement.

Invasion of the environment snatchers

People laughed five years ago when we pictured a “weed warrior” on our front page.

ALTAMONT — Alton Mattice talks about old machines as if they were old friends. He knows them intimately and can coax them into action.

By Jordan J. Michael

ALTAMONT –– The itinerary for the Altamont 5K remains the same, but organizers hope the weather will be different –– that is, sunny.

EAST BERNE — After years of caring for foster children, Leo and Leah Bartell are now putting their considerable energies into helping their own grandchild — Brooke Iveson.

ALTAMONT — The plaintive midway cries of children futilely begging their cash-strapped parents for just one more ride will be a thing of the past at the Altamont Fair.

Reach out to help a woman who has carved a life of self-reliance

Illustration by Forest Byrd

I have a doll that looks like me. She has been perched on my mantle for a dozen years.

A woman of many talents has a house packed with a lifetime of artifacts

KNOX — Irma Garlock built her house with her own hands.