Albany County received millions in government funds to upgrade its communication system. Now volunteer fire departments worry how they’ll be able to pay for the required new radios.

New state-set equalization rates for Guilderland residents in the Voorheesville school district mean district residents in New Scotland and Berne will pay more.

Voorheesville’s school board continues to debate the possibility of adding a school resource officer for the new school year.

An issue with support beams in the gym of the former Clarksville Elementary School — now used by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office — has slowed the sale of the building, but the sheriff’s office still expects the sale to go through.

VOORHEESVILLE —  David Keim Teuten — a family man and community leader — died on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018.

“David was a protector of the bullied, cheerleader of us all, and wise sage to those who listened,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He could be stubborn and cantankerous and we will cherish our memories of him.

Sydney Worthley is making the rounds on the summer festival-circuit, on Aug. 18, she plays the Hope Rocks Festival, in Saugerties.