ALTAMONT — Frederick Hillenbrand got a call on Thursday afternoon asking that he put together an Eagle Scout honor guard for President Gerald Ford’s funeral.

2006 in Voorheesville
New mayor, new pastor, new theater group



VOORHEESVILLE — Under the leadership of a new mayor this year, the village grappled with doling out water and considered building a skate park.

Like it or not, convicted sex offenders are part of our society. More than 20,000 live in New York State and more than 300 live in Albany County.

Altamont election
Marshall pegged as running mate

2006 in Altamont
Comprehensive plan, new water source, SOP for police and Sunoco arrives

VOORHEESVILLE — All 54 of the active volunteer firefighters here will now be able to take part in the Length of Service Award Program.

Post-prison
Convicted sex offender reveals life

ALTAMONT — Bob Haines is not a man who would go out looking to shoot a bobcat, but he’s got one all the same.

VOORHEESVILLE — Among the tennis courts and playgrounds in the village park, there may soon be a venue for the skateboarding set.

ALTAMONT — A handful of residents filed into the village hall, comprehensive plans in hand, to grill the planning committee on its vision for the village.