His fight against drunk driving propels to the national scene

GUILDERLAND — Edward Frank, who lately drives a Jeep with a replica of a missile on top, will do just about anything to raise awareness about the dangers of driving drunk.

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– The Blackbirds’ baseball team took down defending Class CC state champion Maple Hill on Saturday to win the Maple Hill Tournament.

VOORHEESVILLE — Lydia Tobler’s last note sounded on April 7.  It was an uncharacteristically sad one for the ever-bright music teacher who died at the age of 60.

Dutch lacrosse beats Colonie

By Jordan J. Michael

COLONIE –– For the Dutchmen lacrosse team, it’s not only about the competition it faces, but the competition within.

WESTERLO — Absentee ballots are off the table in the special election on the purchase of the old Westerlo School, and other steps are being taken as voting day approaches.

RENSSELAERVILLE — The town board will discuss the proposed $365,000 highway contract for 2010, along with the rest of this month’s highway-department report, at a special meeting on April 22.

By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– The Berne-Knox-Westerlo baseball team spent the better part of spring break in Florida and it seems to be paying immediate dividends.

Fund-raiser set for Rodino family

GUILDERLAND — Fuller Road will temporarily seem more congested than usual, but, in the long run, it will be safer and smoother to travel, according to Albany County Executive Michael Breslin.