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Eight people have been arrested in Washington County for allegedly trafficking and using narcotics. Among the suspects;
Brad S. Clark, 48, of Fort Edward, Gregory C. Nelson, 41, of New York City, Leland T. Smith, 45, of Hudson Falls, Jacqueline A. Rock, 33, homeless, Cody J. Rozell, 30, homeless. Kaonti Brooke Sartoris, 28, of Kingsbury, Hope E. Braymer, 25, of Glens Falls and Jacob D. Welch, 33, of Gansevoort.

The homeowner’s insurance company used by convicted murderer Kevin Monahan is seeking to avoid covering costs related to the victim’s father’s wrongful death lawsuit filed last summer. The Daily Gazette reports that’s according to a complaint filed in Chenango County Court Tuesday.

Warren County leaders are looking for businesses who need some seasonal help. Three job fairs are scheduled for high schools in the county over the next few weeks. WNYT reports Queensbury Middle School and High School will host a job fair on Wednesday, March 20, Glens Falls High School will host a job fair on Thursday, April 11, and Lake George Jr-Sr. High will host a hiring event on Wednesday, April 17.

State Police of Queensbury arrested Brandon M. Frasier, 30, of Johnsburg for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. Frasier is accused of possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation.
Frasier was transported to SP Chestertown where he was arrested and processed. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Johnsburg Town Court on February 23rd and released.

Hudson River Community Credit Union has donated $20,000 to support the Glens Falls Area Youth Center. WNYT reports the center works to provide a wide variety of educational and recreational programs for at-risk youth living in Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties. This donation will support programs for kids in Glens Falls.

Food truck operators at Lake George Winter Carnival were warned recently to stock up so they are ready to meet the demand expected at this weekend’s Lake George Winter Carnival. Outhouse races, which begin at 2 p.m. Saturday , will host more participants than they did on Feb. 3, since more people have heard about the $2,000 in cash prizes for not only the first-place winner, but those who race the fastest in preliminary heats.

Lake George High School held a “Civic Engagement Day” on Feb. 9. Sun Community News reports the event provided an opportunity for students to interact with community leaders and officials from Warren County’s economic development agencies, to learn about the entities’ missions and functions. The event included interactions between the students and economic development officials based locally and in Warren County.

The Adirondack Theatre Festival (ATF) is returning to Glens Falls for its 30th anniversary. On February 10, the festival also announced “Stories Start Here,” the biggest independent fundraising campaign in the company’s history. WTEN reports the “Stories Start Here” Campaign will support new audience development efforts as well as new plays and musicals.

The staff at Warren County Career Center has worked with local partners to put together our first job fair of 2024 at Crandall Public Library, to be held Thursday, February 29th. Among the employers taking part; Arrow Financial Corporation, Hannaford, Medline Industries, Six Flags. CDTA and the State Department of Taxation and Finance, among others. Any questions, call the Career Center staff at 518-743-0925.

An 18-year-old suspect charged in the shooting death of a 14-year-old in Fort Ann last August has declined a plea deal in this case. WRGB reports the suspect, who was 17 at the time, was charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment.
The boy who was shot was taken to Glens Falls Hospital where he later died.