Fonda News

Local business owners and patrons had a number of responses to the new tax on cigarettes that began in early June - some not so nice.

Mrs. Justine K. Vosburgh, 81, of St. Hwy. 10, Palatine Bridge, New York, died Sunday morning, June 29, 2008, at her home.

Ken Bowler's philosophy goes like this: if it's broke, fix it. When his leg never fully healed after he was hit by a car as a boy, he told his doctor to amputate it.

When FBI agents began questioning Yonkers police officers about the alleged beating a fellow cop gave a woman at a restaurant, the blue wall of silence crumbled.

City police have made multiple arrests following investigations into three incidents - two fires and a larceny - that all occurred in vacant buildings.

' The Common Council accepted high bids from residents for 16 pieces of old city-owned equipment and vehicles.

Last month, I sent in a letter to the editor saying Fonda-Fultonville Central School students already know what sex is.

Jack W. Coloney, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at the Fulton County Residential Healthcare Facility in Gloversville.

' Two local men were among the 19 people arrested in a major drug bust state authorities announced Wednesday.

' Village residents will soon have to travel farther to buy groceries. The Great American grocery store at the corner of Main Street and Broadway is set to close by the end of next week, if not sooner, store ...

Waterfront money Three Montgomery County villages will receive state grants for waterfront projects.

City police have arrested two men accused of illegally dumping tires they had been paid to recycle.

On the Web Detailed information about New York state lawmakers' member-item funding can be found online at the Project Sunlight Web site: - www.sunlightny.com JOHNSTOWN - ' State Assemblyman Marc W. Butler on ...

Lori Markoff of Endwell won the National Barrel Horse Association New York State third division championship over Memorial Day Weekend in Fonda.

David Paterson announced today. Included in the $25 million in funding announced today were these projects: - $70,500 for improvements at the state Canal Corp.

Glen town Supervisor John Thomas on Monday said the lawsuit is related to complaints he's received regarding noise, litter, late hours and lights at the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park off Lusso Road south of ...

Callaway Golf Co.'s announcement last week that it will shut down its golf ball factory in Gloversville's Crossroads Industrial Park is an unfortunate blow to the area.

A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured in a two-car collision Tuesday on Stone Arabia Road.

' Richard Collins has a home filled with memories. News clippings, books, autographs and medals all take Collins back to a time when the country came together to support young men just like him.

Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack dies at 73. Occupation: Director Academy Awards 2008 Nominated Oscar for: Michael Clayton 1986 Won Oscar Best Director for: Out of Africa Won Best Picture for: Out of ...