Below is a preview of the major stories the Transcript staff is working on for the weekend edition. The Transcript posts breaking news and updates on Twitter (@natranscript), on Facebook www.facebook.com/natranscript, on our mobile app and here on our homepage. Have a story idea or have something to contribute to a story below? Feel free to reach out to reporters or contact Editor-in-Chief Michael Foster at mfoster@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 223.
Sumlin pleads not guilty: NORTH ADAMS -- A Bronx, N.Y. man, that police say is the kingpin of a crack-cocaine distribution ring in the Northern Berkshires, is being held in the Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction on $100,000 cash or $1 million surety bail following his arraignment in Northern Berkshire District Court on Friday.
Clifton Sumlin, 41, pleaded not guilty to single counts of distribution of crack-cocaine and for a drug violation in a school zone, stemming from an alleged sale of crack-cocaine to an informant of the Berkshire County Drug Task Force in the parking lot of Big Y in September 2007.
Judge Michael J. Ripps set his bail at $100,000 cash after hearing arguments after hearing arguments from the prosecution and defense attorneys. His case was continued until Sept. 7, when it is expected to be bound over to Berkshire Superior Court.
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Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.
Tax delinquency on the rise: WILLIAMSTOWN -- The town is dealing with an increase in delinquent taxes for fiscal 2012. Tax Collector and Treasurer Janet Saddler said Friday that 11 local properties totaling $88,000 in taxes will be advertised for tax taking next week. That number is up from the average of eight properties that make it that far in the process, she said. Originally the amount of unpaid taxes was $224,000 as of May 1. Saddler said she couldn't say what was causing the increase in delinquent taxes because each case is different, but the economy isn't the problem.
Meghan Foley is writing this story and can be reached at mfoley@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalMeg, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
Missing hiker found safe: NORTH ADAMS -- Emergency responders went in search of a woman who was reported lost on the Appalachian Trail on Thursday night. The woman was found about a mile and a half from the trailhead on Massachusetts Avenue.
Meghan Foley is writing this story and can be reached at mfoley@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalMeg, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
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