| | | | Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor
e-edition obituaries | | | | SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. — Each year, the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery holds a Memorial Day Ceremony, which honors and celebrates the men and women who died protecting our country. This year marked the 26th ceremony, bringing the community together to remember the individuals who served with valor and defended the United States until their last breaths. “I think it’s important to never forget the men and women who laid down their lives, or even the veterans that have served faithfully grow old and passed away — it’s important to thank them for what they do for us to have […] | | | | | TROY, N.Y. — When the Holy Trinity flag football team won its first Section 2 title on Thursday night, several members of the trailblazing squad were already well acquainted with how to celebrate. As head coach EJ Hakala hoisted the Class C championship plaque, one of his players called out from the background, 'Let's form […] | | | | | BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Following nearly a week's layoff, the No.2-seed Ballston Spa Scotties champed at the bit in their Class AA baseball sectional quarterfinal against the No. 7 Troy Flying Horses. The Scotties displayed an all-around effort, collecting 14 hits, 10 stolen bases, playing slick defense, and getting solid pitching to advance with an 8-1 victory. "We haven't played in five days, so these guys are kinda hungry," Scotties' head coach, Curtis Nobles, commented on his team's mindset. "We started off a little bit slow, but anytime you don't play for a while, kids are gonna be jumpy at […] | | | | | BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — The Ballston Spa Scotties defeated the Troy Flying Horses, 8-1, in the Section 2, Class AA high school baseball sectional quarterfinal playoffs on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Ballston Spa High School, in Ballston Spa, N.Y. | | | | | The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today reminds recreationists to 'Clean. Drain. Dry.' boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment before launching in New York's waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Starting Friday, May 23, boaters will see the blue vests worn by watercraft inspection stewards, also known as boat stewards, at more than 220 boat launches and decontamination stations throughout the state. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of local communities who help protect New York State's waters. "Boat stewards are vital to protecting our lakes, ponds, and rivers from harmful invasive species […] | | | | | By Rensselaer County Judge Debra Young May is National Treatment Court Month—a time to highlight how treatment courts reduce crime, save taxpayer dollars, and strengthen the safety and well-being of our communities. Treatment courts work because they offer people a second chance—with structure, support, and accountability. Instead of going to jail, those who plead guilty […] | | | | | Q. I read your column every week and I learn something new every issue. My question is a follow up to the jumpstart question. As an old-timer, I am a little confused. I've always understood we can jumpstart a car by attaching the positive cable to the positive battery post and the negative cable to a ground. I was told that it also applies to the jumpstart boxes. Is that not the case? I would appreciate a short primer on "How to Jumpstart in the 21st Century." A. The old days of "plus to plus and minus to metal" has […] | | | | | As a parent, you always try and do what is best for your children. Unfortunately, parents who are often trying to do what they may view to be in the best interest of their children can turn into that parent finding themselves at the center of an investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS). Whether it is a wrongful allegation of abuse, neglect, or maltreatment, CPS and the Department of Social Services (DSS) have protocols they need to follow in order to complete their investigation. In order to improve your chances of having that investigation concluded as unfounded, it is critical […] | | | | | There I was, absently scrolling through my email's inbox when, among the flotsam and jetsam, I saw a name that I thought I recognized. But when I clicked on the email from "Alex" and saw a few hundred words highlighted like a striped shirt, alternated between the paragraphs in either plain or bold-face fonts, I realized my mistake. Yet as I kept reading, I realized the mistake felt so much bigger. It wasn't selling anything but a little humanity; Correcting a mistake that we all share some part in creating. The press release told the story of Senate Bill S3781 […] | | | | | Independent pharmacists and makers of generic drugs see trouble ahead for patients. | | | |
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