Hilltowns

Kids who enter school not ready for school: It’s a big problem says BKW super

Schools need to work with local government to blunt poverty’s impact.

Hilltowns’ Winterfest a recipe for fun, even without snow

KNOX — Even without the snow, the  Hilltowns’ Winterfest in Knox, sponsored jointly by the Knox and Berne youth councils, was a success.  After cancelling last year’s event due to lack of snow, the councils decided to proceed with or without the cooperation of the weather.

Carey Center welcomes 20 new fellows in February

RENSSELAERVILLE —  The Carey Institute for Global Good has announced its incoming class of 20 fellows to the Logan Nonfiction Program, set to arrive in Rensselaerville on Feb. 2.

Bobcats, big snow of winters past, and elderberry wine all part of Tuesday-morning reflections

by John R. Williams

Tuesday is here again and the Old Men of the Mountain met on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Home Front Café in Altamont.

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Photos: Bulldogs Fetch a Win

The Bulldogs led from the start last Friday night against Western Athletic Conference foe Schoharie at home, beating the Indians, 66 to 22. This was BKW’s 13th victory in a row, having lost just their first game this season.

Photos: Eagles pounce on Bird Dogs

Hitting the mat, the team combined of Voorheesville Blackbirds and the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Bulldogs, which The Enterprise calls Bird Dogs sparred last Thursday against Duanesburg at Duanesburg High School. Duanesburg cruised to a 57 to 17 win.

First Baptist Church of Westerlo to celebrate Pioneer Clubs Sunday

WESTERLO — Pioneer Clubs members and leaders at First Baptist Church at 618 Route 143 in Westerlo will celebrate Pioneer Clubs Sunday on Jan. 29 at 9:30 a.m.

Mea culpa: Off by a year, town attorney admits mistake

The ins and outs of BANs create a headache for Knox.

Knox planning board gives thumbs down to a second business district — again

A town that wants to guard its rural character seems to be of two minds about whether to create additional business districts within its borders.

Hill people like their water — sulfur is better than chlorine

by John R. Williams

On Jan. 10, the Old Men of the Mountain met at the Chuck Wagon Diner in Princetown, and this scribe does not have a clue as to what went on because this scribe was not there.

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