Palatine Bridge News

Heavy rain caused flooding and even some evacuations in Montgomery County Wednesday, and the county remains in a state of emergency until at least 8 p.m. today, officials said.

What would posses somebody to do a 400-mile bike ride? Ray Whetten of Ballston Lake said, "I'll tell you, it's the weirdest answer you've ever had I'm sure." Whatever brings these riders out, one thing is for ...

The old boys' club will have to make way for the new girls' club in Montgomery County.

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

Amsterdam schools Superintendent Ron Limoncelli poses for a portrait at his Palatine Bridge home on Friday.

Bill Barney, from Ithaca, has been named TelecomAsia's 2008 CEO of the Year for his work turning Asia Netcom, a small bandwidth player, into Pacnet, a major regional competitor in capacity and managed services.

Sometime soon, as early as Monday with any luck, Rita Spicer will flick the switch in her Palatine Bridge home and, for the first time since May 2, the lights will go on.

' The historic 1747 Nellis Tavern was the place Sunday to get rhubarb goods such as pies, jam, bread, punch, ice cream and just plain rhubarb.

' The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved the bids on 47 properties that went up for auction May 21.

While Bill and Darci Wemple were running video stores back in the early 1990s, they would "sneak out" and go to drive-in movies every chance they got.

' The motocross season got off to a rocky start last year for Andrew Duesler. Racing on his home track at Royal Mountain Ski Area, Duesler placed 17th and fifth at the two-day Memorial Day Weekend meet.

“It's a tough situation either way you look at it”

With summer coming up fast, the Mohawk Valley is preparing for construction season. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“We know what an inconvenience this is”

' The former steel-encased Route 10 bridge connecting the village with Palatine Bridge is no more. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“A jury of the organizers will see the goods to determine if they can come into the market”

' Village residents and tourists will have a new place to purchase New York state foods and goods. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“He did a great job, both he and [outgoing trustee Joseph] Ford were able to bring a lot of results and get things the village needed”

Kimberly Flander was elected mayor by Fonda village residents Tuesday night and will replace outgoing Mayor Rodney Simonds. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“We have eight people running for three open seats. Normally we can't get anyone to run”

' Eight people are running for three positions in the village of Fonda, including a four-way race for mayor. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

A Montgomery County excavation company will demolish three buildings near the Albany International Airport to comply with federal mandates and accommodate the airport's extended runway. via Bizjournals

“They expressed a need for transportation ... if they picked a day of the week that would be a good day of the week to do banking and errands, it would be Friday”

Coordinated with the existing Amsterdam Transit service, the Montgomery Area Express, or MAX, will serve commuters and shoppers Monday through Friday. via The Gazette

“It needs to be very gradual and slow”

Photographer: Peter R. Barber Nanci Beyerl, of Peaceful Acres Farm in Pattersonville, gets a kiss from Angel, one of three horses found clinging to life in a barn in Palatine Bridge. via The Gazette

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPCA IS TAKING CHARGE OF ABOUT A DOZEN HORSES FOUND MALNOURISHED AND IN POOR HEALTH ON A FARM IN PALATINE BRIDGE. via WGY-AM Albany