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An alcohol compliance check was held in Warren County recently. During the initiative 22 businesses were checked for compliance. Two people were charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the First degree, a class “A” misdemeanor, after selling alcohol to persons under the age of 21. The infractions took place at Speedway, 527 Aviation Road, Queensbury and
Adirondack Moonshine, 6270 State Route 9, Chestertown.

An illegal gun was found in a car stopped in Washington County on Monday evening. WNYT reports the car was pulled over for traffic violations on State Route 4 in Fort Ann around 9:45 p.m. 23 year old Michael Eggleston, 23, of Northumberland, a passenger, is now charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Besides the gun, an illegal high-capacity magazine was found.

Lake George Village Mayor may be serving his last few weeks in office after 52 years as mayor, but Warren County wouldn’t let him go out without an honor. The Post Star reports the Warren County Board of Supervisors on Friday declared March 17, 2023, “Mayor Bob Blais Day” in tribute to the mayor, who is leaving his post as America’s longest serving active mayor.

The Warren County Board of Supervisors held its monthly full board meeting for March and approved $460,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grants to five organizations, including three first responder agencies, The Salvation Army and Warren County Historical Society. Also, the ARPA Advisory Committee met Friday, and made recommendations for $268,000 in grants. You can see where the money went at this link: warrencountyny.gov/arpa.

Six Flags Great Escape Resort is holding its annual job fair on March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Six Flags Great Escape Human Resources building at 33 Round Pond Road, Queensbury. The Saratogian reports the theme park is looking to fill 1,500 positions for the upcoming 2023 season. All interested candidates can apply online at sixflags.com/jobs prior to arrival.

State Police in Greenwich arrested Mark A. Hafner II, 37, of Fort Edward, NY, and Megan A. Hafner, 37, of Fort Edward, NY, both from Grand Larceny. On October 19, 2022, at about 7:00 p.m., Trooper received a complaint that a General Contractor stole money meant to pay subcontractors. The investigation determined the victim hired “Property Pro Builders LLC.” for work on a home in Fort Ann, NY. The company is owned and operated by Mark Hafner and Megan Hafner. The Hafners withdrew funds from a construction loan meant to pay subcontractors for completed work but failed to fully reimburse them, which resulted in the couple keeping over $45,000.

The Glens Falls Building and Codes Committee is seeking comments and concerns regarding the city’s noise ordinance from both residents and those who work within the city of Glens Falls. The Post Star reports lawmakers say they want to make sure
they are crafting an ordinance unique to the city and the needs of residents.”

A warning as we head into the spring season. WNYT reports the CDC says Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease that can be fatal in rare cases, is becoming more prevalent in the Northeast. It can be more severe than Lyme Disease.
Symptoms include fever, chills, sweats, headaches, body aches, nausea, fatigue or muscle and joint pain.

There are three job fairs coming up for summer work – the first is at Queensbury High School Monday. WNYT reports that one is followed by an event at Lake George Junior-Senior High March 30th and a third at Glens Falls High on April 5th.
Businesses looking to hire need to pre-register

On Thursday, local medical care organization Nearcare announced that it will be closing its doors, according to WTEN. For the last 40 years, the organization – formerly known as Caritas – provided free support to those living with severe or terminal illness in Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties, as well as their families.