ALBANY COUNTY — The summer’s deluges of rain may soon bring some relief to area farmers.

Governor David Paterson on Monday requested that the United States Department of Agriculture designate 17 counties including Albany, as agricultural disaster areas.

Fire chief proposes new $320K truck

NEW SCOTLAND — Republicans have a new candidate for supervisor in this year’s divisive election.

From Shakespeare to Charlotte’s Web, plays for every taste

Luther takes charge in the breach

NEW SCOTLAND — Taking the helm of a party facing a primary that splits two sets of candidates on the defining issue in this year’s election, Lance Luther is painting the GOP as unified.

More time to pay, a taxing proposition

Moreau drops out of race

VOORHEESVILLE — Two members of Clayton A. Bouton High School’s tennis team are the top scholars of this year’s graduating class.

VOORHEESVILLE — Fannie Liu’s valedictory address sent off the Class of 2009 ready to confront its dreams, the lofty and the daunting.

Belenchia enters crowded New Scotland race

NEW SCOTLAND — In an election crowded with candidates who are wary of commercial retail development, the number of candidates claiming to be proponents of property rights is quietly keeping pace.