“A fire broke out in the basement of a two-family home on Main Street in the village of Delanson Saturday night, sending the owner to the hospital with smoke inhalation. Deputy Mayor Joshua O’Connor said he understood that the man’s family was able to escape to a neighbor’s house, and no one else was … [Read more…]
“After nearly a decade leading the town, Supervisor Rene Merrihew is ready to call it quits. The popular Republican incumbent who hasn’t had a challenger since she first ran for supervisor in 2004 acknowledged she won’t be seeking a sixth term this fall. In reaching her decision, Merrihew cited personal reasons and a desire … [Read more…]
“Two long-time residents are running to be mayor of this 377-person village in the town of Duanesburg. Trustee Gayle Gifford is running against Ronald Holbrook for the four-year post to succeed two-term mayor Sally Burns. The two candidates acknowledge it’s a congenial contest, one in which they both share the same visions for the … [Read more…]
“State police have no positive identification yet on a body found inside a truck after a large garage fire Saturday night. Fire crews went to 1132 Thousand Acres Road at 9:08 p.m. after a report of an explosion and found a four-car, detached garage in flames. Crews from Delanson, Duanesburg, Quaker Street, Mariaville, Esperance, … [Read more…]
“Lt. Tim Munro of the state police said the big break in the case came when local media showed footage of construction equipment stolen from Colonie last week. Police received about 40 phone calls after the footage was shown and Tenace and Ashdown quickly became suspects, Munro said. After the two were arrested for … [Read more…]