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Thursday marked 100 more days until the Belmont Stakes, and charity groups are already hosting events in the Spa City as they prepare for this event to cause a big boost in the local economy. One of those charity events taking place at the Horseshoe Inn Bar and Grill benefitting the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS), reports WTEN.

A Ballston Spa woman is accused of stealing more than a thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise from Walmart. According to WNYT, 39 year old Ashley N. McNab allegedly took the merchandise on Jan. 16 from the Wilton store. McNab was charged with grand larceny. She was arraigned in Wilton Town Court and released on her own recognizance.

The Peerless Pool complex at Saratoga Spa State Park will receive a $3.6 million makeover, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced on Wednesday. According to WTEN, the renovation project will focus on the complex’s “kiddie pool” area, adding new amenities and updating old ones.

Warren County riders of Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) buses will see price changes starting April 1. WTEN reports riders can expect a cash fare of $1.50 for a regular ride, $0.75 for half base fare, $2.50 for paratransit, and $1.50 for the summer trolley.

A Ballston Spa man has been arrested on drug charges. According to WNYT, 34 year old Steven M. Shelley, is accused of possessing and selling cocaine. Shelley was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal sale of a controlled substance. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.

The parents connected to the death of a 3-year-old girl are facing new charges. WNYT reports
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Samantha E. Dylewski and 33-year-old Matthew J. Dylewski are now charged with four counts each of criminal contempt. The pair is accused of violating a court order of protection that prevents them from being with their children. Their 3-year-old daughter Joycelynn Dylewski died on February 19.

Due to the popularity of recent editions of the Lake George Winter Carnival, the event’s organizers are extending the frigid festival for an encore weekend of Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2. The Carnival features the lumberjack skills competition “Chillin’ and Choppin’ at the Lake” on both days, with men and women participants: professional competitors on Saturday and amateurs on Sunday.

Glens Falls Restaurant Week is set to return from March 2 to 8. Participating restaurants will be offering three-course prix-fixe dinner menus to showcase the different dining options in the area. WTEN reports dining options are priced at $25, $35, or $45 depending on the restaurant. The prix-fixe menus for most restaurants are linked below but most can also be found on the Glens Falls Collaborative website.

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Feb. 26, 2025 1:36 AM CST
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Glens Falls Restaurant Week is set to return from March 2 to 8. Participating restaurants will be offering three-course prix-fixe dinner menus to showcase the different dining options in the area. WTEN reports dining options are priced at $25, $35, or $45 depending on the restaurant. The prix-fixe menus for most restaurants are linked below but most can also be found on the Glens Falls Collaborative website.

A Wilton woman is accused of punching a person and biting a deputy’s hand. According to WNYT, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on Timberland Drive in the town of Wilton just after 7 p.m. on Sunday for a domestic incident. Maizie G. McCormick, 32, allegedly violated an order of protection. She’s charged with criminal contempt, assault, criminal mischief and harassment. She was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Wilton Town Court.