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A Fultonville woman was arrested and is accused of grand larceny and falsifying business records at her place of employment, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Kaila Tylutki, 34, was arrested on Tuesday.

The Gloversville and Johnstown Fire Departments responded to a structure fire in Gloversville around 7:42 p.m. Tuesday night. The fire was in a two-story frame house, with flames showing out a second-floor window.

GREENFIELD — The shooting death Sunday of a 74-year-old woman was reported to investigators as an accident, Saratoga County sheriff’s officials said. The investigation into her death remained ongoing Tuesday, officials said. Sheriff’s officials identified the woman as 74-year-old Charlene F. Cuva. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 7:40...

FORT JOHNSON, N.Y. — Second Assistant Chief Steve "Bullwinkle" Haskin Harris, 56, died on Feb. 13 after suffering a medical emergency the day before, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Harris was at a Super Bowl party at Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company’s (FJVFC) Station 1 when he and...

Saratoga County officials honored a fallen Tuskegee airman on Tuesday during a deceased veterans ceremony.

A Palatine Bridge man was arrested and is accused of selling drugs, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Timothy Hart, 39, is charged with failure to appear on criminal possession and criminal sale of a controlled substance.

A local seafood restaurant with two locations in the Capital Region is getting ready to film an episode of "America's Best Restaurants." After following the restaurant online, the producers reached out to see if the owner would be interested in the YouTube show highlighting the eatery. The show will film next month.

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County has grown so much over the years that responsibilities once handled by the state Department of Health will now be transitioned over to the county, a project that could receive $1.6 million in funding in the 2023-24 state budget. State law requires all counties...

A firefighter who helped to save the life of a baby will be recognized Monday for his efforts. Fort Plain is honoring firefighter Justin Smith for helping to resuscitate baby Kane. Kane went down for his nap last month in Montgomery County. Minutes later, he was unresponsive, and his lips...

What better way to celebrate the end of winter and the first week of Spring than by finding a nice place to have a meal at one of our fine local restaurants, and get it at a great discount. That’s what the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is offering starting...

Candidates wishing to seek election to the Greater Amsterdam Board of Education may now pick up nominating packets in the Office of the District Clerk, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Three seats, each carrying three-year terms beginning July 1, 2023, are up for election on May 16, 2023. Nominating...

GETTING TO KNOW – As the local and national political discourse heated up a few years ago, Minita Sanghvi looked to romance novels to keep herself from doom-scrolling. But when she couldn’t find what she was craving on the shelves, the Saratoga resident wrote one herself. “Happy Endings,”...

TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — Safety tips for pedestrians and drivers sharing local roads are the focus of a public awareness campaign launched by area officials and transportation providers as warmer weather arrives. City officials, local law enforcement, the Greater Amsterdam School District and the Capital District Transportation Authority gathered...

FONDA — The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District is hoping to keep its nickname — the “Braves,” after reaching an agreement with a local Indigenous community’s leader, which includes plans to begin a “rebranding process” to create a new patriotic mascot. The district, last...

The Canajoharie responded to and helped extinguished two fires on Sunday.

Starting on Monday at 7 a.m., West Main Street will be closed due to a water repair. The westbound lane will be closed between Caroline Street and Evelyn Avenue, and drivers are asked to seek alternative routes.

A firefighter’s home was heavily damaged Sunday by a fire in Rexford. Two adults and three young children lived in the home, investigators said. The home belonged to a member of the Vischer Ferry Fire Department, the department said in a Facebook post. The fire department is now raising...

Gloversville, NY: The Family Counseling Center is highlighting issues regarding mental health care in rural areas. The agency, a behavioral health care facility working primarily in Fulton and Montgomery counties, provides services to clients in rural and urban settings. Its Fort Plain office serves clients in western Montgomery, eastern Herkimer, Schoharie and Otsego counties.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to purchase your tickets to the Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School Drama Club production of “The Wizard of Oz,” March 30 through April 2. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s performances are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and the curtain will rise on Sunday’s matinee at 1 p.m. All performances will be held in the Margaret Robin Blowers Auditorium at BPHS.

The Capital Region gaming cluster continues to be a force in our area. As of last month, the Capital Region has more than 500 workers at 26 digital gaming studios. Eleven studios have plans to hire more workers over the next 12 months. In addition, a new digital gaming incubator...