NEW YORK CITY — After writing her first play, Amanda Ronconi was likened to Lucille Ball, the charismatic redheaded actress of America’s yesteryears, in a New York Times review.

WESTERLO — The town’s preliminary 2008 budget totals $2.4 million, with $982,000 to be raised from taxes. The proposal is about $110,000 more than this year’s budget and represents a 4.6- percent increase over 2007.

Berne proposes $2M budget



BERNE — Berne’s preliminary budget for 2008 totals $1.95 million, with about $737,000 to be raised from taxes.

Supervisor Kevin Crosier said taxes will decrease by 1 percent due to the town’s assessed value.

Library surveys public for ideas


VOORHEESVILLE – The Voorheesville Public Library is hoping to generate "some good conversation" around town about its future, says Gail Sacco, the library’s director.

Two judges get Working Families bid

Residents not sure on 150-foot cell tower



NEW SCOTLAND – While public opinion varies widely over whether a 150-foot cell tower should be allowed near the town’s oldest church, sentiment sounds united for the struggling New Scotland Cemetery Association.

BERNE - It was another great season on the links for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo golf team.

VOORHEESVIILLE - The season came to an end recently for the Voorheesville golf team, but not before the team achieved some big accomplishments.

VOORHEESVILLE - The rains finally ended, but that didn't stop some members of the Voorheesville football team from taking one more dip in the mud.