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Photo: Fanning the Flames of Creativity

Alexis Moore in January won the Vogue Knitting Live New York City Design contest. She took home the grand prize for her “Gown on Fire” design

Photo Softer Trails Beckon

A mile of mostly shaded trails was graded and mulched with wood chips, which is appreciated by the school’s track team that trains on the trails.

Schoharie Valley Singers rehearse and will perform remotely

The Schoharie Valley Singers are beginning rehearsals for their 42nd concert season entitled, “Brightest & Best — A Virtual Concert.” The concert will be viewable on Friday, Dec. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. on YouTube.

Photos Commemorating the End of World War II

The Hudson Mohawk Chapter of the NY-Penn Historic Military Vehicle Club hosted the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II on Saturday morning at Berne Town Park.

Photos: Commemorating the End of World War II

The Hudson Mohawk Chapter of the NY-Penn Historic Military Vehicle Club hosted the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II on Saturday morning at Berne Town Park.

Red Cross seeks volunteers for hurricane season

The American Red Cross in Eastern New York is seeking 100 new volunteers to be part of its Hurricane Season Readiness Reserve Corps, a new trained group ready to support affected communities in the event of a major disaster in our region and beyond.

CCE offers free remote training to parents

ALBANY COUNTY — In September, Cornell Cooperative Extension will offer, via Zoom, three sets of free training sessions for parents, based on the age of their children.

Photo: Open for Business

Now the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail welcomes walkers and cyclists heading for Albany.

Photo: History Reborn

The Enterprise and the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy gave away free seeds for Bender melons this spring from which Don Meacham of Voorheesville grew this beauty.

Jensen promoted

ALTAMONT — Jeffrey Jensen from Altamont, assigned to the 206th Military Police Company of the New York Army National Guard received a promotion to the rank of private first class on June 27.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

Chamber to hold online celebration

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Awards Celebration online this year, in two parts.

Purcell and Hanley earn Girl Scout Gold

Two Hilltown Scouts — Emily Purcell and Taryn Hanley — have earned the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, the Gold Award.

The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades nine through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national, and global challenges. 

Conservation district sells fish

ALBANY COUNTY — Every year, the Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District holds a fish sale for the convenience of local pond owners.

Photos: Flags for a Hero

Members of the American Legion Riders Post 977 visit the Guilderland home of Harold F. Greene every year on the anniversary of his son’s death.

Photo: Trail Treats

In the wake of the coronavirus shutdown, the county has allowed food trucks for the first time along the rail trail that spans nine miles from Voorheesville to Albany.

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