By Zach Simeone

WESTERLO — This weekend, the First Baptist Church of Westerlo will honor a man who has served the community for more than 30 years.

Hilltowns mourn loss of St. Bernadette’s

BERNE — Congregants at St. Bernadette’s Church in Berne were distraught to learn this week that their home church is slated to close, but they are filled with hope for the future.

By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — Spurred by a group of suspicious residents, state and county officials are investigating the town’s finances.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — The town took steps last week towards addressing issues both new and old. The new library and senior center is now in the design phase, and the town’s wind moratorium is being re-drafted.

By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — Pearson Road is finally getting a new culvert pipe.

Two Rensselaer men were caught inside a Berne home last Thursday in the midst of a burglary, police say, and they are suspected of upwards of 40 burglaries throughout three counties.

In 2009, bigger town hall, better cell service

KNOX — In the coming year, Knox residents can look forward to a more accessible and expanded town hall and to better cell phone reception, according to the town supervisor.

Albert E. Raymond III puts on black robe

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — One of the town’s two judges has stepped down, but an eager replacement has jumped in to fill his shoes.