Christopher Lewis is alleged to have stolen more than $2,500 worth of items from the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District, including a television, several laptops, and a stereo system.

BERNE — A special recognition was held on March 25 for Jerry O’Malley. Jerry and his wife, Fran, reside in East Berne. Jerry has been driving ambulance for 45 years and he was recognized for the achievement by the members of Helderberg Ambulance Squad.

Frank Brady, East Berne

Zenie Gladieux,  Kiwanis Club of the Helderbergs

Berne Highway Superintendent and Albany County Republican Party Chairman Randy Bashwinger said that he’s “not proud” that he had to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy but that he had no choice.

The attorney representing three Berne residents who feel the town’s purchase of the 100-acre Switzkill Farm was illegitimate said earlier this month that he was seeking an unspecified document that he thought would give him leverage in an out-of-court settlement.

Jonathan Quinn was charged with third-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation.

Frank Brady, East Berne

Kevin Crosier, Karen Storm, John Crosier, Berne

Katherine Dieckmann, Westerlo