Warren County, NY

LAKE GEORGE | On June 9, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Curtis E. Sanders, 45, of Charlotte, North Carolina, for an active Federal Indictment Warrant from the United States District Court for the Western District North Carolina related to his lengthy criminal history. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office had...

You may not even be able to see these insects crawling all over local trees in the Capital Region. It's not because they are tiny, it's because there are so many that they blend in with the color of the tree bark. It's only when you get up close that you notice the gypsy moth caterpillars covering the trees. There's a huge infestation happening throughout the Capital Region and especially in Saratoga and Warren Counties.

High school graduation ceremonies are looking more normal this year as COVID-19 cases continue to decline. Some smaller school districts are returning to in-person, indoor ceremonies. Other districts are staying with outdoor ceremonies. Corinth, for example, is holding its ceremony on June 25 at 6 p.m. on the football field.

QUEENSBURY — Three people were taken to the hospital, including a 2-year-old, following a Wednesday night crash at the intersection of Dix Avenue and Quaker Road. Two vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection at approximately 9 p.m., according to Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Patricia A. Zahaba, a 56-year-old...

LAKE GEORGE — Warren County has begun accepting applications from owners of property on or near Lake George who are seeking grants to replace or upgrade aging septic systems. Warren County was notified this spring that it is now part of the New York State Septic System Replacement Program. A...

A O K HOTDOGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/02/21. Office: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it. may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 101 Vacar Road, Box 13, Riparius, NY 12862. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

The New York State Police have a new boss, and he's from Glens Falls. Kevin Bruen was unanimously confirmed by the New York State Senate as the 17th superintendent of the state police. Bruen has been a lawyer for more than 30 years, and is a former Warren County assistant...

Early voting starts on Saturday for primary races in Warren County and Saratoga County. In Warren County, there are Republican contests in Lake Luzerne, Queensbury, Stony Creek, Thurman and Warrensburg. There is a Republican primary for supervisor and Town Board in Corinth in Saratoga County. There will be one early...

WARRENSBURG — The Town Board opened its monthly meeting to the public for the first time in-person in more than a year Wednesday evening, drawing some lively public comment. Resident and local business owner Kathy Ferullo challenged the town’s economic development efforts. A retail plaza at Exit 23 of the...

LAKE GEORGE — A North Carolina man was arrested on Wednesday on a federal weapons charge. Curtis E. Sanders, 45, of Charlotte, had an active warrant in U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Police said Sanders possessed a firearm as a convicted felon. The Warren County...

It's definitely been feeling like summer in the Capital Region, and with that warmer weather comes insects. NewsChannel 13 heard from viewers who said they're seeing hundreds, if not thousands of gypsy moth caterpillars in North Country communities. “They can strip a tree in less than a day,” said Jerry...

Assembly Republicans on Wednesday urged Gov. Andrew Cuomo to drop the mask mandate for students. “Governor Cuomo. Unmask our kids now!” said Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-Schoharie, during a rally on the steps of the Capitol in Albany. Tague has introduced a bill that would make it illegal for state agencies...

Warren County Health Services is monitoring 26 active COVID-19 cases, the fewest since November and a sign that the county’s vaccination efforts are paying off. The 26 active cases is the fewest number of cases the county has seen since Nov. 17, and represents a 68% decline over the last month, according to Health Services.

WARRENSBURG — The Bond 1786 located at 3 Hudson St. in Warrensburg, Warren County, is now open for business, serving dinner five nights a week. Located in an historic structure, The Bond 1786 is owned and operated by the Lotus Group of Companies They also owns and operate Ashes Pub & Ocho Cinco Cantina and The Grist Mill which is currently under a demolition/reconstruction plan following a 2020 fire.

LAKE GEORGE | Following a year of canceled fireworks shows, the skies above Lake George this summer will likely be ablaze with vivid colors every week. Quirks in the 2021 calendar mean that Lake George will be presenting nine Thursday night fireworks show this season, rather than the traditional seven or eight, and Warren County will be providing up to $25,000 to help the village present these aerial displays — if COVID regulations allow. For many years, the village government has paid for the weekly fireworks.

A New York City man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for possessing crack cocaine during a traffic stop last year. A Wilton man was arrested after police said he made a figure resembling a person of color and hung it with a noose at job site. A Corinth...

In another encouraging sign that the pandemic’s grip is lessening, Warren and Washington counties reported no new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. This is the first time Warren County has reported no cases for two consecutive days since a three-day span from Oct. 17-19, according to a news release. Warren County...

GLENS FALLS — Anthony F. “Tony” Papa, 71, died on June 7, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Born on March 6, 1950 in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Emidio J. Papa and Henrietta (DeJulio) Papa. Tony married Janet on November 15, 1986 at...

LAKE GEORGE | Million Dollar Beach in Lake George Village was closed to swimming June 5 by state officials after water quality tests conducted the prior day indicated elevated levels of E. coli, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. The agency broadcast news of the closure in...

Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, but schools will have the option to allow students to take them off outdoors, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo also said on Monday that he will lift most of the COVID-19 restrictions once vaccination rates hit 70%. School officials were...