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Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter April 24: Second suspect arrested in Facebook Marketplace gone wrong
NJ man involved in December incident at Vista incident SLINGERLANDS – The second suspect involved in a robbery incident that occurred on December 27 on Vista Blvd was taken into […] The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter April 24: Second suspect arrested in Facebook Marketplace gone wrong first appeared on Spotlight News.
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At the April Hilltown Seniors meeting, President Alyce Stevens Gibbs introduced guests Dennis Palow, Berne’s town supervisor, and Al Thiem, Berne Town Board member. She explained Denis and Al were present to hear the members’ questions and suggestions regarding improving the Community Center/Senior Center. The speakers were warmly welcomed by the 58 attendees.
Letter To The Editor: Redesigning on a budget would be a better idea
To the Editor, Bethlehem Library expansion proposal of $36 million to renovate property they already own is an extravagant waste of taxpayer money. The amount proposed is the same cost […] The post Letter To The Editor: Redesigning on a budget would be a better idea first appeared on Spotlight News.
Mystery retailer may move into Glenmont Plaza
Buzz hoping for Trader Joe’s but not disclosed GLENMONT – Circulating rumors say a proposed grocery store for the Glenmont Shopping Plaza at Route 9W and Feura Bush Road will […] The post Mystery retailer may move into Glenmont Plaza first appeared on Spotlight News.
Middleburgh principal working to enhance student engagement
Middleburgh principal looking to enhance student engagement. Even for the best, most well-behaved students, the thought of being called down to the principal’s office could cause you to break out in a sweat. But, that is something Matt Sloane at Middleburgh’s junior and senior high schools is working to...
Voorheesville to hold several hearings
VOORHEESVILLE — It’s going to be a busy start to May in Voorheesville as the village has three public hearings planned during the first eight days of the month. On May 7, a joint public hearing of the planning commission and zoning board is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Voorheesville firehouse on Atlas Copco’s proposed expansion plans.
Mike and Whilma Willsey had deep local roots
My father, Warren F. “Mike” Willsey, had deep ancestral roots in the area as did my mother, Whilma Wolford Willsey. I think it is important to recognize this remarkable heritage at the time of his passing. Mike’s ancestors, the Ball and Dietz families, were among the first European...
Fatal Catskill Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim On I-87
It happened around 6:40 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Greene County, in the village of Catskill, on I-87. A preliminary investigation at the scene determined that a 2004 Ford Escape was traveling northbound in the passing lane between Exit 20 (Saugerties) and Exit 21 (Catskill), when, for an unknown reason, it exited the roadway, went through the guide rail, struck an earth embankment, and overturned, New York State Police said.
Fire chiefs object to new OSHA training requirements
Fire officials say OSHA making impossible physical demands on older volunteer firefighters This article is part 2 of a multi-part series on the changes that are taking place to the […] The post Fire chiefs object to new OSHA training requirements first appeared on Spotlight News.
Daniel Rosch Charged In Serial Stewart's Shops Robberies
Albany County resident Daniel Rosch, age 42, of Watervliet, was arrested on multiple counts of robbery Wednesday, April 24. Watervliet Police said Rosch was behind four robberies that occurred between December 2023 and February 2024, three of them at the same Stewart’s Shops store at 2458 2nd Avenue in Watervliet.
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