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A man who murdered a teenager in Washington County and terrorized and raped women in at least four states has died behind bars. WNYT reports Kenneth Yarter murdered Susan Zanta, 16, in Argyle in July of 1974. He admitted to the killing, but claimed police forced his confession. New York’s highest court agreed, and he was set free. Yarter was 72.

Bolton Landing will celebrate on the Fourth on July 4 at Roger’s Memorial Park from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Prior to the display, visitors will be treated to live music, a magic show, and more. Sun Community News reports
Lake George Village’s spectacular over-the-lake fireworks display takes place July 4 at 9:30 p.m., with views from just about anywhere in the village.

The pending project to establish new, affordable apartments in Warrensburg for seniors moved forward recently as the town government was notified they were awarded a state grant toward the effort. Sun Community News reports the
Restore New York Communities Initiative awarded the town of Warrensburg $50,000 toward demolition of the former town highway garage at 9 King St. in town where plans call for senior housing to be built.

Dozens of residents of the town and village of Lake George offered their ideas for enhancing local life as they participated in an open house held recently by the two municipalities. Sun Community News reports t he goal of the event was to gather local residents’ suggestions for projects that could be undertaken using grant funding provided through the state’s NY Forward/Downtown Revitalization Initiative program with the objective of community enhancement and sustainable prosperity.

Warren County is considering a major new cold weather attraction that will last all winter long and draw tens of thousands of visitors. According to WNYT, organizers are calling it The Winter Experience, and it would take place at Fort William Henry in Lake George, December through March. It would be a winter-themed nighttime park with lights, sound, video projection and shows.

The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted against approving the upcoming year’s spending plan for SUNY Adirondack. Sun Community News reports at the board’s June 14 meeting, the motion to approve SUNY Adirondack’s 2023-24 school-year $33.2 million budget — committing the county to pay $2,338,560 toward the college’s operating costs — failed to pass by two votes.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has introduced two bills highlighting the importance of workforce development practices and skills hiring practices in the workplace. The Employer-Directed Skills Act empowers job creators to provide workforce development opportunities that equip workers for in-demand jobs. The Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act will support employers seeking to adopt skills-based hiring practices through technical assistance on the lawful use of pre-employment assessments and proactive determinations that an employer’s usage of such assessments is consistent with effective performance of the job.

An event is happening to benefit the Lake George Arts Project, in the form of a disco summer cruise.
From 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, DJ Absolute Sound will play audience-favorite hits aboard the Adirondac, a cruise boat operated by Waterfront Cruises at 2 Kurosaka Lane in the village of Lake George. Boarding starts at 6:30 p.m. and dressing up is encouraged. The evening of fun includes prizes for best dressed, as well as food and drink to keep the fun running.

A Lake George man was arrested on Thursday and is accused of simulating a sex act on an unsuspecting female shopper at the Lake George Walgreens. Scott Habshi, 58, faces multiple charges after allegedly pressing himself up against the woman at the store as she picked out a greeting card. He reportedly apologized but then did the same thing minutes later.

The superintendent of Cambridge Central School District is set to retire. Dr. Douglas Silvernell announced that he will be retiring effective August 31. According to WTEN, Silvernell has worked for the district for the past four years. He helped guide students and staff during the pandemic and the change in the district’s mascot. It has not been announced when a new superintendent will be put in place for the district.