GUILDERLAND — It was a disappointing end.

BERNE — History was made for the young Berne-Knox-Westerlo wrestling program on Saturday.

BKW had its first-ever classification champion in only its third year of being a varsity team.

"And were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."

— Thomas Jefferson, 1787

GUILDERLAND — Elijah Sharma wants to be a makeup artist with heart.

By Zach Simeone

ALTAMONT — There’s a new zoning law in the village, and it almost follows the comprehensive plan.

Citizen attempts to get directory info on students from school district

GUILDERLAND — The superintendent will ask the school board at its Feb. 26 meeting to enact a moratorium on the release of student directory information.

GOP accusesCsaposs politicking on taxpayers’ time"



GUILDERLAND — Republicans are calling for the District Attorney’s Public Integrity Unit to investigate Town Hall.

‘Keep tobacco ads away from kids’



ALBANY COUNTY — In a unanimous decision, the Albany County Legislature last week passed a resolution asking businesses to reduce, re-arrange, or eliminate their tobacco advertising.

WESTERLO — As St. Peter’s Hospital is slated to close its Hilltown charity clinic tomorrow, a citizens’ group is cautiously optimistic about acquiring a new doctor.

Westerlo needs new board member

WESTERLO — After winning a seat on the town board last fall, Democratic newcomer Kristen Slaver is stepping down.
"I have resigned from the town board," said Slaver this week. "I have personal reasons for it."