By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– After winning only five games last season, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ soccer team is using the word “rebuild.”

GUILDERLAND — The seven people who provide tech support for the Guilderland schools will get 3.9-percent raises for each of the next four years.

GUILDERLAND — Last May, George Keleshian got a new address and, when he recites it, he enunciates every syllable with a propriety tone.

Memories of a Sixties Kid

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Local writer Joyce L. Abele is hoping that her new book, a recount of experiences from her childhood, will become a fun tool for teaching kids about some key points in our country’s history.

Suburban clerk seeks state seat

ALBANY COUNTY — When Assemblyman John McEneny challenged the presumptive state Democratic committee representatives two years ago, he came out on top.  Kind of.

GUILDERLAND — A 77-year-old man had a “medical problem” while he was driving by Crossgates Mall, causing him to hit the car in front of him before he was pronounced dead, according to Guilderland Police.

Village will gauge response before paying for CFL program

VOORHEESVILLE — The village is going to gauge public response before starting a recycling program for compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Voorheesville library reaches out to families,
offers workshops on caring for toddlers and the chronically ill

NEW SCOTLAND — Local seniors may soon have more flexible, and more comfortable, transportation, if the town board approves the purchase of one or two used buses from the senior program in Bethlehem.

By Jordan J. Michael

ALTAMONT –– “Being around for 11 years is a big deal in this town,” said Phil Carducci. “You don’t get any credit here unless you’ve been active for at least 10 years.”