Despite complaints
Cass re-opens

‘A real tragedy’
Rape survivor speaks out



RENSSELAERVILLE — At the emotional heart of residents’ fears over a juvenile detention center in this rural Hilltown is a rape and kidknapping that occurred there just over two years ago.

Cass closed"
Facily’s future uncertain

RENSSELAERVILLE — Cass Residential Center’s future remains uncertain as it sits empty.

RENSSELAERVILLE — On Saturday, winter enthusiasts shoveled snow from portions of Lincoln Pond, transforming it into a skating rink. Young men used it as a hockey arena, shooting slap shots down the ice.

BERNE — A registered sex offender has recently moved into the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District.

Retreat
Tibetan Buddhists coming to Berne

Nearing completion
Plan to protect rural character



RENSSELAERVILLE — After long hours of work, the land-use committee has nearly completed plans for the town’s future.

BERNE — John Crosier, a founding member and long-time chairman of the Berne Planning Board, has stepped down after 35 years.

RENSSELAERVILLE — Following multiple escapes from the Cass Residential Center — the most recent in November of last year — nearly 500 local residents are petitioning the town, county, and state to close Cass down.