A world movement in your own backyard

VOORHEESVILLE — How do you bridge the gap between thinking globally and acting locally?

Village buys new $300K fire truck

ALTAMONT — After a spirited public hearing, the village board approved Tuesday night by a vote of 4-1, with Trustee Kerry Dineen dissenting, a resolution to buy a new $318,450 fire truck.

In Westerlo: Incumbent Democrats R. Gregory Zeh and Edward Rash
challenged by Republicans John R. Bylsma and Anderson Smith

By Zach Simeone

Historic house on the hill may soon have new neighbors

VOORHEESVILLE — Troy Miller is planning a major subdivision for the historic Voorhees House property on Prospect Street.

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– The Blackbird football team is heading in the right direction after its first win of the season.

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– The Lady Birds soccer team has been busy in the off-season and Head Coach Joe Santos is hoping it pays off.

Altamont to get “a night out with a real professional show”

ALTAMONT — Moliere, the French playwright and actor, said that the duty of comedy was to correct men by amusing them. Greg Aidala simply describes it as a passion.

Attendance down at the Altamont Fair

 ALTAMONT — Despite a week of sun, attendance to the Altamont Fair fell by around 17 percent.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — A group of kids is back in school after cleaning up parks and cemeteries this summer. This year, six were selected by a set of income-based criteria to be part of the Berne Summer Youth Program.

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– Blackbird Head Coach Joe Sapienza was let down by the final score of Saturday’s season opening football game, a 35-to-14 loss to Chatham at home.