By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Cell-phone service came to the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District last month, so the school board adopted a policy this Monday that governs cell-phone use and text messaging.

By Jordan J. Michael

The Bulldogs and the Blackbirds both got the job done at the Class CC sectionals in Greenwich on Saturday.

School to rein in use of electronic devices

GUILDERLAND — Cell phones and iPods are as ubiquitous in schools today as slates and chalk were in a much earlier era.

Ten H.S. boys vie for Mr. Voorheesville title

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– The village of Voorheesville has room for only one Superhero. Who will step forward?

By Jordan J. Michael

ALBANY –– Wednesday’s Class A sectional final came to an end, and Guilderland stormed the field like it did in the two years prior. Winning never gets old.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Dutchmen lacrosse team is going for a sectional title, one piece at a time.

GUILDERLAND — A nurse, a custodian, an aid, a teaching assistant, a supervisor, and six teachers were recently honored at the school district’s 32nd Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony.

BERNE — After gunpowder exploded in his face Saturday, 14-year-old Donald R. Youngs III “is doing well,” according to a nurse at the burn unit of the Westchester Medical Center.

What does it mean to be a hero?

Cindy Pollard is hosting a 100th birthday party for an American Hero. That’s how she bills it.

By Jordan J. Michael

SCHENECTADY –– The Guilderland girls’ track team competed against 29 other teams on Saturday at Union College for the 69^th Annual William F. Eddy Meet and placed 10^th overall with 16 points.