BERNE — With the May 19 budget vote on the horizon, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board will hold a special meeting early next week to discuss the status of the posts for assistant superintendent and elementary librarian.

By Jordan J. Michael

ALTAMONT –– Dieter Drake and Judith Wines believe that Altamont is the perfect place for an organized bike race.

By Zach Simeone

KNOX — Edmund Moore of Knox has agreed to six months in Albany County’s jail for criminally negligent homicide, according to the prosecutor in the case. There will be no trial.

We smell a rat!

Citizens are up in arms about poison used to kill rats around the Rapp Road landfill. They should be.

School district looks to change health habits

GUILDERLAND — The school district here is looking to change some health habits for workers so that it can save money.

Changing the world, one school at a time

Sometimes the world seems small. Tuesday morning was one of those times.

A quiet and courageous man spoke earnestly to students at Altamont Elementary School.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– Knowing the opponent can make the game more enjoyable.

How I found help to finally banish spiders from my home

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– Opinion: Lady Dutch lacrosse can win the Class AA state title. Fact: Lady Dutch lacrosse owns the Suburban Council.

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