When it comes to ordering an evacuation in a disaster, officials agree at least one difficulty always presents itself: Some people refuse to leave their homes because they won’t leave their pets.

Despite what’s seemed like endless rain over the past month, most area rivers and streams are within their banks.

Police arrested a city woman Thursday on charges that she set the fire that caused the death of a 10-year-old girl last month, a crime they said was motivated by a perceived slight by the girl’s mother.

As the holiday weekend approaches, many Capital Region residents will flock to their favorite beach for some sun and relaxation with family and friends — that’s if the rain ever stops.

The president of the city’s public access television station on Thursday night promised to discuss any offer to sell the SACC-TV building with membership prior to making a decision.

It’s taken three years and will end up costing the town $4 million, but the new Town Hall on Charlton Road is finished enough for town employees to move in next week.