A landowner, thinking the end of the burn ban date was May 2, intentionally set his shed on fire, leading to Knox Volunteer Fire Company to respond.

$1.4 million will fund repaving on Route 157 from 157A to Route 85 in the towns of Berne, Knox, and New Scotland.

After his son and other students were approached by an angry parent at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School, Matthew Warnken wants to know why parents are often on the campus.

The Youth Council has five members now, while it previously only had three. A lack of members has led to concerns about holding events while a stalled appointment has led to accusations of political bias on both sides.

Conservation groups strive to maintain a corridor to foster native forest species and prevent rapid climate change.

Pauline Lawyer, Berne

BERNE — Improvements to the Thompsons Lake boat launch in Berne have been completed at a cost of $160,000; the project was funded through the state’s NY Works Program, according to a release from the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation.

Randy Bashwinger, Berne’s highway superintendent, is challenging incumbent Lillian Sisson-Chrysler, a nurse, for a seat on the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board.