BERNE — The supervisor here is not supporting the town’s $2.1 million budget proposal for next year, which calls for a 28-percent increase in taxes.
"It’s not my budget," said Supervisor Kevin Crosier.

BERNE — Elderly Hilltowners who no longer want to maintain their own homes may, in another year or two, be able to rent apartments in a modern complex just outside the hamlet of Berne.

Home to the Hilltowns
Krasher to teach courses that may launch new careers

WESTERLO — The town plans to spend $2.3 million next year, an increase of about $225,000 over this year’s budget.

Diefenbach exits
Search is on for new biz super



BERNE — Gregory Diefenbach, the business administrator for Berne-Knox-Westerlo, who helped the district regain financial stability, has moved on.

Honey in the Hilltowns
A beekeeper’s guide



BERNE — Richard Ronconi has been a beekeeper for over 40 years, and his bees have been keeping him busy.

Treasures in Knox
Flower opens consignment shop

RENSSELAERVILLE — Residents here want to protect the town’s open spaces and support its farmers, according to the results of a recent survey.

BERNE — The Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District has been approved for a federal grant to reduce bus emissions, but board members and administrators might say "no" to the award.

EAST BERNE — A man rammed his truck into a woman’s car and held her at gunpoint on the evening of Sept. 11, police say.