Two judges get Working Families bid

Residents not sure on 150-foot cell tower



NEW SCOTLAND – While public opinion varies widely over whether a 150-foot cell tower should be allowed near the town’s oldest church, sentiment sounds united for the struggling New Scotland Cemetery Association.

NEW SCOTLAND – Beltran Masias has lived his entire life in a coffee-growing community in San Fernando, Peru. Things have changed over the years, he said.

NEW SCOTLAND – Janna Shillinglaw is hoping to build her community and get residents more engaged and involved, she said.

GUILDERLAND – Mary Norris is "a wonderful, wonderful woman" who is "always smiling," says Kathy Kavanaugh.

VOORHEESVILLE – A new student information system approved at last Monday’s school board meeting will help increase communication between parents and teachers, says the high school’s associate principal, Michael Paolino.

NEW SCOTLAND – A cell tower proposal has gotten New Scotland residents talking about the town’s history.

Wins lifetime achievement award
Bob Shedd, a naturalist and a good neighbor


NEW SCOTLAND – Bob Shedd is a role model, says his daughter, Diane Wozniak. Deep down, though, she said, "He’s just my pop."

Finally named new V’ville b-ball coach

VOORHEESVILLE – After packed sessions and a petition where students and parents lobbied either for or against Robert Baron, he has been appointed to coach varsity girls’ basketball.