Selkirk News

I grew up around education, and to this day I have friends and family who are active in the profession.

I've written about contractors who disappear before, but today's story has a twist.

A third arrest has been made in connection with the beating of a Ravena man in May.

Verstandig's plans new digs Posted on: 07/01/08 Jarrett Carroll, Spotlight Staff email: carrollj@spotlightnews.com Delaware Avenue in Delmar, Verstandig's Florist presented its plans for a new building at its ...

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As the legislative session winds down, property owners across New York State are hoping Governor Paterson's tax cap will pass.

Another round of heavy rains, high winds and lightning knocked out power to thousands in the Capital Region Sunday, as June's rash of early summer thunderstorms continued to march on.

Two men were charged with gang assault Friday evening in connection with an beating last month in a local park, police said.

Anyone entering The Amity Rose Bed and Breakfast Inn in Hammondsport is sure to notice -- and probably comment on -- the beautiful wood floors.

Posted on: 06/03/08 Written by: Jarrett Carroll, Spotlight Staff email: carrollj@spotlightnews.com John A. Robinson Jr., 32, of Old Ravena Road, Selkirk, has been arrested and charged with endangering the ...

Town banks on creek access Posted on: 05/22/08 Jarrett Carroll, Spotlight Staff email: carrollj@spotlightnews.com The Bethlehem Town Board unanimously decided Wednesday, May 14, to allow the supervisor to enter ...

SELKIRK, N.Y. -Edna L. Strumpf passed away May 7, 2008, after a courageous effort to overcome a stroke.

“It continues to add to the woes”

It's school budget time and the cost of education is climbing. A review of 45 Capital Region school districts that offer budgets, propositions and school board candidates to voters on Tuesday showed all but one ... via Times Union

Traffic travels on the New York State Thruway in Selkirk, N.Y., Friday, May 2, 2008. via Washington Post

“I read somewhere that around 62 or 63 was the best speed to drive to make the most of your gas”

Traffic travels on the New York State Thruway in Selkirk, N.Y., Friday, May 2, 2008. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Four suspects were arrested today in connection with Wednesday morning's home invasion robbery. via Times Union

Bethlehem police are investigating a home invasion in Selkirk. It happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at 59 University Street. via Capital News 9

Posted: The Larfarge Cement Plant in Ravena has agreed to start testing how much mercury comes in and out of its facility. via WTEN

SABIC Innovative Plastics is opening a world of new design possibilities for its plastics through the latest trends in colors, effects, and textures. via Jobwerx.com

“I'm sorry, Craig. It was the next word on the list”

Wordsmiths from 54 schools stepped before the microphone tonight for the Capital Region Spelling Bee at Proctors Theater. via Times Union