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JOHNSTOWN — State police have declined to release any more details regarding a fatal encounter between a Bleecker man and a Johnstown police officer in late September. Last released was the name of the officer involved, Ryan Wilmot, who allegedly shot 28-year-old Nathan Wood in self-defense on Wa

MAYFIELD — Mayfield village officials detected a dark blue chemical at the municipality's wastewater treatment plant Friday evening, according to a state alert. So far, no nearby aquatic plants appear affected by the chemical nor has any discoloration been detected outside of the facility. The

BLEECKER — Family members of a 46-year-old Bleecker man are now offering $20,000 for any information connected to his untimely death last fall. Steve O'Donnell was found dead with severe wounds at his Bleecker home on Oct. 28, 2022. The case is still being investigated by the Fulton County Sherif

For a small police department like St. Johnsville, the chief is responsible for both administrative operations and day-to-day field work. It's part of what attracted Chad Manley to the job. "In order to serve the community, we need to be a part of the community as much as possible, and be able

AMSTERDAM — The city’s oldest residents will share their stories from beyond the grave when the Historic Amsterdam League presents the ninth annual Ghosts of the Past haunted history walking tour of Green Hill Cemetery on Oct. 27 and 28. “This year’s tour, I think, is going to tell some interesti

Glenville - Mary Wilson Weist, 83, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, at Covenant Living of Keene, NH. Born on April 29, 1940 in Gloversville, NY to George and Doris Wilson (nee’ Saltsman), it became clear at an early age that Mary was a natural caregiver. Starting as a mother’s helper in

Broadalbin-Perth freshman Ezra Johnson works at three different local businesses throughout the week — Alpin Haus, Broadalbin Diner and Romana’s Italian Kitchen. He achieves the fast-paced feat through the school’s life skills program. “I just enjoy getting out to meet new people and you’re not d

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a new report found the number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.7% in New York state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced sexual violence, physical violence and/or st

FONDA — After a nearly hour-long delay, the scheduled sentencing of Michael Darling was suddenly adjourned for at least several weeks in Montgomery County Court on Friday. In August, Darling, 44, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, admitting to causing the death of his estranged wife, Kr

Incumbent Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti and challenger Michael Arbige will square off in a debate on Monday night, just over two weeks before the Nov. 7 general election. The debate hosted by The Recorder will take place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy. Recorde