Gloversville News Archives

Handball has a long history at the Amsterdam Family YMCA. Since 2002, the YMCA has been on Pawling Street in Hagaman. via The Gazette

“I definitely want to thank the Friends of the Library for their efforts”

Books needed Anyone who wants to donate books to the project can bring them to the front desk of the Gloversville Public Library or call 773-7180. Organizers also will pick up books. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

A car driven by a Johnstown man who authorities said was driving drunk struck a van and injured two of its occupants at 9:14 p.m. Sunday on Route 29 at County Highway 106. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

A Ballston Spa roofing contractor was charged with keeping a customer's money without performing any work. via Times Union

“They need the proper medical care nearby, too, and even though there are many good pieces of property available up north, there are several steps that have to be taken to make a suitable place. Then you have cost, which is always a challenge”

Faced with rising costs, difficult home maintenance and limited mobility, senior citizens are seeking housing in more convenient, safer places. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“A second phase of this initiative would be implemented should the budget pass”

Eliot Spitzer's city-by-city series of upstate economic development announcements never got around to the Capital Region, and it's not clear just when we can expect the incoming governor, David Paterson, to ... via The Gazette

“There were others in the hunting party with Frye and the Lewises”

' Two city men were charged for taking illegal deer after an investigation into the shooting death of a Caroga Lake man in November. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

Karin Reynolds rejoined Optimus Architecture in Rhinebeck as a registered architect. via Poughkeepsie Journal

The Gloversville Baseball Club, which supports the Gloversville Huskies baseball program, will host its fifth annual golf tournament June 14 at Holland Meadows Golf Course in the town of Mayfield. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

A student was arrested at Knox Junior High School Tuesday after police said he spit on a teacher. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“I think the business is an asset”

' The Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan for All Breed Grooming at its meeting this week. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“We discussed possible consolidation of services”

' Maple Knoll Apartments will receive a reduction in its assessment. Maple Knoll Apartments previously filed a legal action in state Supreme Court against the city of Johnstown challenging its assessment. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“Love, enjoying each others company, working together, playing together and loving each other.”

Five couples who had been married for decades renewed their vows last week at Loyalton of Lakewood, an Assisted Living Community in Jamestown. via WGRZ-TV Buffalo

“I'm not here for a popularity contest”

Everyone has an opinion about the job Mayor Tim Hughes has done during his first two years in office, and at times it can be hard to believe the people who deal with him are referring to the same man. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

' Area folk musician and historian Gary Van Slyke will be one of the featured performers at Mohawk Valley Chorus' annual pops concert Saturday and March 9 at the United Presbyterian Church. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

A Gloversville woman was sentenced Thursday in Fulton County Court to 1 1/2 years in state prison in a drug case. via Gloversville Leader-Herald