Volunteer firefighters battle big blazes at hotel, at homes, and in barn

GUILDERLAND — Over 280 volunteer firefighters, belonging to eight different fire departments, battled several big blazes in Guilderland this year.

Bolte ousted Dorner, county comptroller found flaws in internal controls,
Industrial-scale wind turbines prohibited, group formed to promote tourism

An expanded town hall, a rebuilt church, and a revitalized country store

KNOX — It was a year that breathed life into old buildings and businesses in Knox, and brought with it new traditions.

Lady Bulldogs crush Bishop Gibbons in Tuesday game

NEW SCOTLAND — Soot on snow surrounds the footprint of a house on New Salem South Road since a fire broke out near its wood stove just after midnight on Monday.

Soldiers have done their jobs, now it’s our turn

Illustrated by Forest Byrd

BERNE — A 25-year-old Berne man, police say, was arguing with his 21-year-old girlfriend on Monday evening when he fired a shotgun into a wall of their home to scare her.

On the verge of eviction, a mother pleads for help

Johnson gives up his rights as a father

GUILDERLAND — Timothy Johnson this week gave up his rights as a father to his two daughters.

“His rights were terminated as of 2 p.m. on Dec. 21,” said his wife, Jessica Johnson.