Hilltowns

History not taught in school

It’s Tuesday morning — time to shake off the covers, sit on the edge of the bed, wiggle the toes and feet, squeeze the hands, and if everything works head out to the breakfast with the Old Men of t

Another BKW principal resigns, another search begins

Berne-Knox-Westerlo hopes for longevity from its coming administrative hires.

Parents thankful their children survived a dangerous Knox intersection

In separate accidents, two teens escape serious injury at an intersection with a hidden hazard.

A family copes as their 2-year-old child struggles to live

A 13-month cancer treatment plan calls for a young family to stay strong. And for a community to help.

Dismissal of town employee draws fire from highway super

The reasons for Berne's supervisor dismissing an employee may include “insubordination,” but the highway superintendent says “there’s more to this."

Paul Giebitz Sr., owner of Heldeberg Bluestone and Marble and community pillar

A revered member and leader of the Berne community, Paul Giebitz Sr., died Sunday as he was riding his tractor, an activity he loved, on Old Road in East Berne. He was 89.