TAs to get raises

GUIDERLAND — Settling on a contract after months at impasse formed the background at last Wednesday’s school board meeting as teaching assistants heard a report that might foretell their future.

GUILDERLAND — As district administrators start shaping next year’s budget, they are to keep in mind priorities set by the school board.

Gebe elected super with 64 percent of the vote

BERNE — The Democrats once again made a clean sweep in Berne.

High court gives environmentalists a place to stand

Illustration by Forest Byrd.

Environmentalists have lost the battle but won the war.

RENSSELAERVILLE — In a town known for its contentious politics, both major parties suffered losses and made gains Tuesday, as the Conservative Party got two candidates elected.

ALBANY COUNTY — H1N1 influenza has taken its first life in Albany County, according to a release this week from the county’s health department.

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– This week, the Blackbird soccer team has knocked off two opponents with strong traditions of winning and may be on the road to building one of its own.

Dems’ Rash and Zeh hold on to board seats,
GOP’s Mackey and Dems’ Brick elected judges

By Zach Simeone

ALBANY COUNTY — Altogether 25 drunk-driving arrests were made by Albany County police agencies participating in the 76^th countywide DWI Patrol, which ran from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, to 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.

GOP’s Stevens edges out Dems’ Decker

KNOX — In an upset Tuesday, Republican Travis Stevens edged Democratic incumbent Dennis Decker out of his town board seat.