The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the arrest of 37-year-old Jerrick Jones of Whitehall on two counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd degree. WRGB reports Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy says Jones was found to be in possession of a 2015 Kubota excavator and a 2009 Cross Country flatbed trailer, valued at over $3,000. The items were reportedly stolen from the City of Troy back in October 2022.
New Fishing Store Option In Lake George
A local business with a worldwide footprint is celebrating its grand opening in Lake George. WNYT reports Fish307.com cut the ribbon on its new facility earlier this month. The location is about three miles north of the Lake George Factory Outlets. The newly-renovated building houses retail, office and warehouse space.
School Budget Approved In South Glens Falls
Voters approved a $69,871,797 budget for South Glens Falls Central School District for the 2023-2024 school year, 919-291. WRGB reports the $69.8 million spending plan carries a 7.6% spending decrease over the current year, and the 2.8% tax levy increase is below the limit set by New York’s tax levy cap law. Three candidates were elected the board of education from a five-candidate race: Haley Brashears, Nicholas Healy and William Elder.
White Creek Man Found Sentenced In Landlord Threat Case
A White Creek man found guilty of trying to kill his landlord while being evicted in July was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Matthew Parant was found guilty of three counts of Attempted Murder, one count of Menacing, and one count of Reckless Endangerment. WTEN reports the charges stem from an incident that escalated after Parant got into an argument with the property owner on July 7, 2022 and Parant threatened to kill them.
Warren County Leaders Approve Bus Service Merger
Despite concerns expressed in recent months over surrendering jurisdiction over transportation on local waterways, Warren County leaders approved joining the Capital District Transportation Authority which will involve the agency’s acquisition of local bus service now provided by Greater Glens Falls Transit. Sun Community News reports until last week, county supervisors expressed concerns about whether the CDTA’s acquisition of the county’s bus service would mean compromising private cruise ship operators’ traditional ability to transport passengers on Lake George.
Ticks Under The Microscope In Warren County
Warren County has given out dozens of free tick removers already this spring at trailheads in Queensbury and Glens Falls, and your next chances to grab one to better protect yourself from tick-borne illness is Tuesday, May 16 at Lake George Rec Trails on Transfer Road in Lake George, (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and Thursday, May 18 at Johnsburg Public Library, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Randy’s Run Remembers Lake George Elementary Teacher
The 22nd annual Randy’s Run and Murphy’s Mile carves a path around Lake George on Saturday, May 20th. WTEN reports
Randy’s Run carries on the legacy of Randall Madison, a former Lake George Elementary School teacher who died suddenly of a brain aneurysm at the age of 31. The school and his family quickly conceived the run as a way to remember a man for whom teaching was a gift.
Simpson Releases Women Of Distinction List
New York State Assemblyman Matt Simpson has named his selections for 2023’s Women of Distinction, which includes female community members from the 114th Assembly District who deserve recognition for the impact they have made as leaders, mentors, teachers, armed forces members, first responders, or simply being a kind and caring neighbor who has gone the distance for others. The complete list is at www.suncommunitynews.com.
Job Fair In Glens Falls Thursday
Warren County Department of Workforce Development and the NY State Department of Labor have partnered with The Salvation Army of Glens Falls to schedule a seasonal job fair on Thursday, May 18th.
Seasonal businesses in hospitality, tourism/recreation, construction, government and landscaping will be among those at this seasonal fair at The Salvation Army at 37 Broad Street, Glens Falls. It will run from 10 a.m.. to 1 p.m.
Fire In South Glens Falls Sunday
Flames consumed a building at 22 Main Street in South Glens Falls. WNYT reports the fire broke out around 4:30 Sunday morning. The building was once a McDonald’s and later a Chinese restaurant, and the fire spread to a nearby laundromat and chocolate store. No one was hurt. The cause of the fire is under investigation.