VOORHEESVILLE — Frank Papa, Voorheesville’s fire chief, wants a brand new truck.

America needs healthy debate to end the paralysis of polarization

Illustration by Forest Byrd

NEW SCOTLAND — The GOP, divided over this election’s defining issue, will settle its ticket in the Sept. 15 primary.

Committee meets to start overhaul of town’s zoning

NEW SCOTLAND — Incumbent Republican Councilman , an eighth-generation New Scotland farmer, has the Democratic line for the November election, but he is facing a primary challenge to keep his party’s line.

By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– The Lady Bulldogs’ junior varsity soccer team went undefeated in 2007. All the girls from that team are reunited on varsity this year for another run at the goal.

NEW SCOTLAND — Although the New Scotland FIRST ballot line was accepted by both the Republican and Democratic election commissioners, the Albany County Board of Elections is facing a suit to invalidate the petition.

By Jordan J. Michael

Jay Leach is on the New Jersey Devils’ roster for the upcoming season, but it’s a constant fight for the defenseman to stay in the National Hockey League.

Barr talks about prevention and healing, from the heart

VOORHEESVILLE — W. Brian Barr has had a quarter century to think about his son’s suicide, and he’s distilled some of his thoughts for others.