Jeff Perlee, a Republican, and Fran Porter, a Democrat, are neighbors who live in the sliver of Guilderland between Altamont and Knox on Route 156. They are both running to represent the 31st District in the Albany County Legislature, which covers rural western Guilderland; the northeast corner of Berne; and about two-thirds of Knox, on its eastern side.

ALBANY COUNTY — Michael Snyder, 59, of Medusa, who worked as a corrections officer at the county jail, was arraigned Friday morning on charges he had raped an inmate at the jail, and had sexual contact with another.

While plants like string of pearls, snake plants, and king sago palms may look and sound unusual, care for these and other houseplants has become commonplace.

These local students have recently distinguished themselves:

These local students have been named to the dean’s list or received a similar honor from their college or university:

— Gabriella Buehler of Delmar, majoring in baking arts and service management at Paul Smith’s College with a semester average of 3.3 or higher;

These local students recently graduated from the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi:

— Yuv Deonarine of Schenectady earned a bachelor’s degree in business and technology management;

— Elise Giordano of Delmar earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management;

These local students have recently received diplomas:

— Sara Buckley of Slingerlands graduated from Hofstra University in December 2018, earning a master of science degree in physician assistant studies;

The Schoharie Valley Singers will present its 40th season of spring concerts. This year’s concert is titled “We Shall Overcome” and features songs of hope and freedom.

Sixty area high school students will represent Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School during Spring Break at the annual New York State SkillsUSA competition in Syracuse.