KNOX—One of the Hilltowns’ original plots of land may be preserved from development forever.

NEW SCOTLAND — A sewer extension may not be built because two property owners will not grant easements, and eminent domain proceedings may be too costly for the town to pursue.

VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville boys’ basketball coach Don Catellier was putting his players through tough physical drills during practice on Monday.

BERNE — Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ basketball coach Andy Wright stands by his word that his team is on the rise.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland hockey team has made some strides since they were beaten badly in their Thanksgiving tournament.

This season might be a tough one for the Guilderville boys’ swim team, but Coach George Marshall sees a bright future.

ALBANY — Jason D. Kutey was sent to prison Tuesday for kidnapping and threatening his ex-girlfriend.

ALTAMONT — The Altamont Police Department used high-tech methods to track down five laptop computers stolen from Altamont Elementary School.

GUILDERLAND — A fire has been smoldering in a grain silo in Guilderland Center since Monday. Though it has caused no injuries and little damage, as of Wednesday night, firefighters were unable to extinguish it.