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James Russell Loder

James Russell Loder

NEW SCOTLAND — James Russell Loder had a fondness for all things technical that allowed him to found three companies and to help people in need. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, with his loving family by his side. He was 71.

Photos: Voorheesville Middle School "Cinderella"

Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” will be performed by over 65 middle school students at the Lydia C. Tobler Performing Arts Center at Clayton A. Bouton High School on Nov. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for seniors.

Photos: Birds Boogie

After Voorheesville lost the first set in the Section 2 Class C championship on Saturday evening at Saratoga High School in Saratoga Springs, 23-25, the Birds spread their wings and showed their talons to sweep the next three sets — 25-10, 25-17, 25-14 — to capture back-to-back sectional titles a

Photo: Glenn Durban Casts His Vote

Glenn Durban had a career at General Electric and still lives in the Swift Road house he built himself where he and his wife, Sylvia, raised four sons and a daughter.

Slingerlands burglary caused by distraction

SLINGERLANDS — A Blessing Road homeowner was distracted by a fake repairman while his accomplice stole money from the house, according to a release from the Bethlehem Police Department.

Lighting upgrade will save Voorheesville thousands

VOORHEESVILLE — An upgrade to all of the lighting in village-owned buildings will save Voorheesville, after an initial pay-back period of a little over two years, about $8,000 annually.

Photos: Voorheesville Volleyball is Victorious

On to the championship game: The girls on Voorheesville’s varsity volleyball team opened up to defend last year’s Section 2, Class C title. On Friday at home, the Blackbirds, the number-one seed, beat Canajoharie-Fort Plain, three sets to one: 25-21, 25-21, 17-25, 25-11.

At VCSD, 31 students earn AP Scholar Awards

VOORHEESVILLE — Thirty-one students at Clayton A. Bouton High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement Exams.

In letter to village residents: Voorheesville enacts new recycling guidelines

The village of Voorheesville sent a letter to residents recently with new recycling guidelines. China announced last year that it would no longer take in the world’s recyclables, sending the price of disposal through the roof.

Elizabeth E. ‘Betsy’ Bates

VOORHEESVILLE — Elizabeth E. “Betsy” Bates, an upbeat person who never complained, died on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. She was 76.

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