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David charged with rape of 16-year-old girl he met at fair

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

BERNE — Timothy M. David was arrested this month for a rape police say happened the week of the Altamont Fair in August.

David, 25, of 1721 Helderberg Trail, was charged with third-degree rape, a felony, and with sexual misconduct and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors.

Glass resigns from Altamont trustee post

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

ALTAMONT — Village Trustee Cathy Glass, who joined the Altamont board this spring, has resigned due to unforeseen health issues within her family, Glass told The Enterprise.

Incumbent Reilly challenged by Dem's victor Reinhardt and GOP's Holland

by Jo E. Prout

Albany County Legislator Herbert W. Reilly, running on the Independent Party line, will face Bethlehem Councilman William Reinhardt, who beat him in the Democratic primary, on Nov. 3. Challenging them is newcomer Republican Andrew Holland.

Pipeline kerfuffle: Reilly cries foul

by Jo E. Prout

Albany County Legislator Herbert W. Reilly claims Bethlehem officials ignored a bill to protect county water.

Photos: New preserve along the Bozenkill

The preserve, located at the corner of Westfall and Bozenkill roads, has two walking trails and is open to the public from dawn till dusk.

Photos: Little squirts: Bear hugs

Smokey the Bear's warm and shiny brown fur was smothered with children who came to learn about fire safety at the Pine Bush Discovery Center, where controlled burns are a regular practice.

State says 10-4 on $60K for fire department radios

ALBANY COUNTY — Twenty-four emergency response organizations in Albany County will receive a new radio as part of a system to improve communications.

Five Rivers gets state funds for $7M visitors’ center

by Jo E. Prout

The new building will incorporate features like a vegetative roof and the use of gray water systems.

Hammond challenged by another small-party candidate

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

On Nov. 3, Knox voters will decide between a longtime incumbent supervisor, Michael Hammond, and his pro-growth challenger, Vasilios Lefkaditis.

A bevy of strangers come together to save a life in the Baltimore airport

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

It was to be an ordinary flight from Baltimore to Albany, the final leg home from a business trip to Atlanta. He hadn’t planned to save anybody that day. 

GCSD honors top educators

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

For 38 years, the school board has recognized its best employees, nominated by peers and selected by committee. More than 400 have been honored over the years. Five more joined the ranks last Tuesday in a televised ceremony.

Runion's last budget: $33M, no tax hike

by Anne Hayden Harwood

The budget proposes a standard 2.5-percent raise for all town employees, and no new positions were eliminated or created.

School officer pleads guilty to felony sexual act

by Jo E. Prout

New Scotland resident and Watervliet police officer Joshua Spratt, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree criminal sexual act, a felony, last week, in satisfaction of charges last July of several criminal sexual acts, and a charge of official misconduct, according to a statement from the Albany County District Attorney’s office.

Council race among five, but none at the helm

by Jo E. Prout

Five candidates are running to fill three seats on the New Scotland Town Council, but several positions — including that of supervisor — remain unopposed for the Nov. 3 election.

A year after Chinese family murdered, no suspects here or elsewhere

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — Police in Mississippi and Texas have been as stymied as police here in solving brutal murders of Chinese families.

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