Franchini comes home to Voorheesville

VOORHEESVILLE — When James Franchini was thinking about going to graduate school or law school, he saw an ad promoting the Teach For America program and started down an unplanned path.

VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville Fire Department officials have asked the village to move forward on the purchase of a new fire truck, but the village board is holding back to weigh its options.

VOORHEESVILLE — Three women died in front of St. Matthew’s Church yesterday morning when a sport utility vehicle crashed through the building’s portico.

Lysenkos volunteer at Appalachian clinic

VOORHEESVILLE — Dr. Steven Lysenko handed a mirror to a woman who sat before him in a dental chair.

VOORHEESVILLE — After wresting an engagement ring from his pregnant fiancée’s finger, Richard T. Kurtz kicked her in the stomach, according to a release from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

Newcomers get unanimous support for Democratic ticket

NEW SCOTLAND — State Police last Friday arrested two New Scotland brothers for possession of stolen construction equipment.

NEW SCOTLAND — Park police found the body of 42-year-old Michael Tommaney II, of Latham, at the foot of the scenic overlook at Thacher Park on Tuesday, June 28.