A closer look
The Walter Elwood Museum celebrated the opening of its 15th annual High School Art Show Thursday. Amsterdam High School senior Evelyn Marrero, right, and her friend Deanna Russell, a 2007 AHS graduate,...
Front Page News
Civil service consolidation voted down

A proposed local law that would have shifted the city's civil service affairs to the county starting in 2009 was struck...
Record turnout seen at OFA awards dinner

Members of the community gathered Thursday evening at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, as three admirable...
Beech-Nut measures approved by MCIDA

FONDA — In addition to addressing revolving loan funds for area businesses, members of the Montgomery County...
Final public hearing held on DOT project

MAYFIELD — A $5 million project to transform Route 30 through Vail Mills into a safer, more-efficient highway, was...
Obituaries
Anne Perrino Colistra
May 7, 2008

Anne Perrino Colistra, 83, of Broadway, Amsterdam, New York, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at home.
Eva Keba
May 7, 2008

Eva Keba, 95, a lifelong St. Johnsville resident, passed away on Wednesday May 7, 2008 at Little Falls...
Gerald S. "Jerry" Palma
May 6, 2008

Mr. Gerald S. "Jerry" Palma, 84, of Wesleyan Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May...
Katherine S. Smiech (Furman)
May 7, 2008

Mrs. Katherine S. Smiech (Furman), 94, formerly of Chapman Drive, Amsterdam, New York passed away May 7,...
Michele "Mikki" Young
April 22, 2008

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a committal service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008 at...
Robert Eden Moore
May 7, 2008


Robert Eden Moore, 66, of Cranes Hollow Road, Amsterdam, New York; passed away Wednesday evening May 7,...
Ronald Kettler
February 29, 2008

Spring interment graveside services for Ronald Kettler will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12:00...
Rose May Weigel
February 24, 2008

Graveside services for Rose May Weigel, formerly of Getman Road, Fonda, New York; who passed away on...
Sophie L. Marsicano
May 7, 2008

Sophie L. Marsicano, 90, formerly of 317 West Main Street, Amsterdam, New York, passed away peacefully...
Local News
Final public hearing held on DOT project

MAYFIELD — A $5 million project to transform Route 30 through Vail Mills into a safer, more-efficient highway, was...
Record turnout seen at OFA awards dinner

Members of the community gathered Thursday evening at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, as three admirable...
Beech-Nut measures approved by MCIDA

FONDA — In addition to addressing revolving loan funds for area businesses, members of the Montgomery County...
Civil service consolidation voted down

A proposed local law that would have shifted the city's civil service affairs to the county starting in 2009 was struck...
Industrial Development Agency recommends loans to companies

FONDA — Two city of Amsterdam companies could realize funding totaling up to $225,000 if members of the Montgomery...
In brief
Town board to meet
The regular town board meeting of the town of Glen is scheduled for Monday, and will begin at 6 p.m....
'Adopt-a-grandparent' program works to build new friendships

Students from William H. Barkley Elementary school visited The Wilkinson Center in Amsterdam Thursday to spend some...
Police report
Amsterdam Police Department
* A city man is facing multiple charges, including drunk driving, following a traffic stop...
Sports
F-F stops three-game slide
Staff report
FONDA – Sophomore Kyle Hanson tossed four innings of scoreless relief to help Fonda-Fultonville to a...
Baker helps Lady Braves down Saints
Staff report
FONDA— Kaitlyn Baker scattered 12 hits in her season pitching debut to lead Fonda-Fultonville to a...
Story :
DETROIT (AP) — In a matchup of hard-throwing right-handers, Boston's Josh Beckett got the best of Detroit's...
Rams pound Patriots

Amsterdam High improved to 8-6 overall after a 10-4 non-league victory over the Broadalbin-Perth Patriots, Thursday...
Bryant picks up another award
NEW YORK (AP) — Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous...
Story :
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch just might have a little "Intimidator" in him.
Story :
BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in...
Yao Ming optimistic
NEW YORK (AP) — The Olympics are still three months away, and already Yao Ming is trying to work the officials.
Red Wings roll past Stars
DETROIT (AP) — Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings,...
Orioles snap losing skid
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Daniel Cabrera threw a three-hitter to remain perfect against Kansas City, Nick Markakis...
Maturing Patrick putting aside anger
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A deep-seated intensity that often turned to anger has fueled Danica Patrick's racing...
Guillen talking himself out of a job
It may be too late for the White Sox to get a refund for the sensitivity training they were ordered to put manager Ozzie...
Webb improves to 8-0
PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th...
Yankees play home run derby
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish.
Story :
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The booming drives were there, but more often than not, Michelle Wie didn't know where...
Story :
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC...
Story :
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Owen Tolson of Army, who ranked seventh in the nation in punting, was one of two free...
Wambach closing in on 100 goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abby Wambach strode into the lobby of the team hotel with bright eyes, big smile, firm handshake...