How to Improve the Town of Stillwater – by H. Wessell

THE STILLWATERS, April 15 – The Town and Village have already partnered on an extensive waterfront  rezoning initiative. Now, they have put their heads together on a process that will go hand in hand:  to take a long look at the zoning in the Town, for which Chazen Engineers and  Planning4Places were selected to develop it. An introductory "Zoning Update Kickoff" with various town and local organization leaders took place Friday morning.

April 21 issue.

Former President Clinton Visits Area – by Vince Gallagher

COLONIE  APRIL 16– Former President Bill Clinton visited the Desmond Hotel in Colonie on Saturday to support his wife’s presidential campaign. Speaking before a crowd of nearly 600 people, Clinton said his wife’s presidency would bring a can-do attitude to the job…and the goal is to bring the country back to how it used to be.

April 21 issue.

American Legion National Commander Visits the Area – by H. Wessell

SARATOGA SPRINGS, April 14

National Commander of the American Legion Dale Barnett visited at Saratoga Springs on this date, and other parts of New York recently.

The National Commander, he explained, is the chief executive officer and official spokesman of The American Legion,  with full power to enforce provisions of the organization's constitution, bylaws and resolutions. Each National Commander serves a one-year term. Barnett was elected at the annual Legion convention on Sept. 3, 2015.

April 21 issue.

Waldron Series Author – by C. Barton

Valley Falls- Gloria Waldron Hukle, is a local historical fiction novelist with, “deep New York roots.” Hukle spoke to a crowd at the Valley Falls Free Library on Wednesday April 13th at 7pm. “I always support our libraries,” says Hukle who was asked to speak as a part of an ongoing author night series sponsored by the library.”

April 21 issue.

The Express Newspaper – April 21, 2016

David K. Sommerman – 72

BALLSTON SPA – David K. Sommerman, 72, of Lewis Rd, died Thursday, Apr. 14th at Saratoga Hospital, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St, Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at Hudson View Cemetery in Mechanicville.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home Monday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either the Rock City Fire Dept. or Saratoga County Animal Shelter.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Priscilla DeStefano – 75

MECHANICVILLE – Priscilla DeStefano, 75, of East Saratoga Ave., died Wednesdaymorning, Apr. 13th at Gateway House of Peace, Ballston Spa after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 1 PM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 12020.