Gentle judge says caring for goats gives kids a strong work ethic,
kids say their goats are their friends 

Killing the Berne sewer project would be a classic mistake

Many view ancient Rome as the height of Western civilization. After all, the seeds of our modern American democracy were planted there. The arts that flourished there shape our culture today.

Whitley to be first middle-school principal

VOORHEESVILLE — Brian Whitley will be Voorheesville’s first middle school principal, and he’s filled with ideas about how the job should be done.

Robo calls need to be regulated

Friday evening, at the close of another rain-soaked day, we got a call from a distressed Providence Street resident, Cindy Peaslee.

“I’m furious,” she said.

GUILDERLAND — The third time was a charm for the Guilderland School District, which has received a $101,410 grant to improve its readiness for emergencies.

Medicaid reimbursements to New York State schools have been temporarily halted, leaving local districts in the lurch.

ALTAMONT — Chris and Eileen Testo met in dog obedience class.

“I had a Doberman. He had a Lab,” recalls Mrs. Testo. “It was pretty much we got our leashes wrapped. We’ve been together ever since.”

That was 25 years ago.

By Jordan J. Michael

Playing baseball in the off-season gives players a better opportunity to maybe some day play in college. Ben Geist of Berne and Nico Church of Voorheesville are two 14-year-olds who know all about that.

GUILDERLAND — “That plant has a thousand painted lady eggs on it,” says David Corey, pointing to a hollyhock covered with tiny blue dots.

Harness the power of common sense before it’s too late

We admire the Pokornys of Knox. They live their beliefs. The couple is off the grid, using solar and wind power to fuel their Hilltown homestead. And they’ve long been active members of Helderberg Community Energy.