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A Clifton Park was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for driving drunk and causing a crash in Bethlehem that killed a woman. According to WNYT, the crash happened on May 1 just before 7 a.m. Matthew Monthie, 29, crossed the center line on Route 85 in Slingerlands and hit another car head on.

The Galway Central School District has a new superintendent — and it’s a familiar face. The Daily Gazette reports Michael Miller, who has served as a principal of Galway Junior/Senior High School since 2017, was appointed to the position by the district’s board of education on Feb. 20.

The ongoing egg shortage has resulted in more vendors needing to impose buying restrictions. WTEN reports Stewart’s Shops announced on Monday that customers will temporarily be limited to a three dozen maximum per visit due to a high demand.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced they will be hosting a series of job fairs in anticipation of their upcoming 2025 concert season, looking to fill a variety of roles, ranging from guest services and ticket handlers to security, sustainability and cleaning personnel. The four job fairs are slated to run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturday, March 15, Sunday, March 16, Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23.

The Corinth apartment where a 3-year-old girl died has been condemned. Joycelynn Dylewski died nearly two weeks ago. WNYT reports the Corinth building inspector found the home unsanitary. Emergency responders arrived to her family home, for a report of a child not breathing. Investigators are working to find out what exactly happened. Meanwhile, Samantha and Matthew Dylewski, Jocelynn’s Parents, are facing five counts each of endangering the welfare of a child.

The 48th annual South High Marathon Dance, held at the South Glens Falls High School from Feb. 28 – March 1, 2025, has once again raised a substantial amount of money for local families and charities. WRGB reports the total amount — $700,528.31 — was announced during the marathon’s closing ceremony on Saturday, with funds will benefit 34 recipients, representing both individuals and organizations from South Glens Falls and surrounding areas.

Bands N’ Beans will be returning to Lake George for its 31st year later this month. Nicknamed “the biggest party in the North Country,” the event will feature chili creations from over two dozen local restaurants and performances from nine bands. According to WTEN, it happens on March 30, hosted by the Lake George Arts Project.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Patrick R. Vezeau, 59, of Saratoga Springs after they responded to a domestic call in the Town of Ballston. WNYT reports it happened on Dominic Drive and Vezeau is accused of violating an order of protection by striking the victim to their facial area, said the Sheriff’s Office.

A structure fire Sunday morning in Glens Falls, leaving the house with significant damage. Three dogs also passed away from the fire. The call came in around 9 a.m. to 21 Western Avenue.
Authorities say that one of the residents emptied ash into a kitchen garbage, possibly not realizing there were still hot embers. The house has been declared uninhabitable.

Public grant applications for GlobalFoundries- Town of Stillwater Foundation are now available for community organizations. More than $587,000 has been invested into the Stillwater community through the public grants since 2013. WTEN reports the application deadline is March 31.