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8th through 12th graders from across the Capital Region packed the Saratoga Springs City Center on Wednesday for CTE Works, an interactive event that exposes students to local career opportunities. Hands-on exhibits allowed the students to get a sense of what various careers might be like. Local businesses participated in the event, including construction, government, tourism, finance, public safety, and agriculture.

The Lake George Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Tuesday. One topic of discussion was the recent incident where two student-athletes from the Wolverines football team were charged for alleged sexual misconduct. Even though the Warren County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation is closed, he superintendent said there will be additional meetings with coaches and student-athletes to go over proper conduct.

A Saratoga County man is accused of threatening a person with a gun during a domestic incident. Michael S. Wood Jr., 32, showed a shotgun at a residence on Fayville Road on Nov. 10 with a youth under the age of 17 present, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Wood was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, menacing, criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child.

State Police arrested 65-year-old Leno Gee of Lake George, following an investigation into a string of larcenies at various Lowe’s stores. The arrest comes after reports from Lowe’s in Halfmoon, Queensbury, and Wilton. WRGB reports Gee allegedly stole items valued at over $5,000 from these stores from August to October 2024.

Stewart’s Shops have halted its tap-to-pay option at all of its stores for the time being. The halt, started on Oct. 21, is due to fraudulent credit card payments used at stores. WTEN reports were using fake card information to purchase cigarettes and alcohol; the machine would approve the transaction, but no money was ever exchanged.

A retired Saratoga Springs police officer is having some of her work showcased at the National Law Enforcement Museum. WNYT reports Jacqueline Abodeely worked with State Park Police in Saratoga Springs for 15 years and also dabbled in photography. Some of her work is going to be featured in a new exhibit in Washington, D.C. titled “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve”.

A Glens Falls man was arrested for allegedly driving while on drugs and leading police on a chase that ended in a crash. WNYT reports State Police attempted to stop Damion W. Germain, 47, on Nov 11 around 6:30 p.m. in Malta for a traffic violation. That lead to a chase that finally came to a stop when German’s vehicle crashed and oveturned.

State Supreme Court Judge Diane Freestone ruled Tuesday that the Saratoga Springs City Council violated Open Meetings Law in October 2023 when it held a vote via email rather than at a public meeting. The Daily Gazette reports Freestone determined the council’s violation of the law by casting votes and approving official actions via email was “unintentional, immaterial and wholly unprejudicial.”

A Halfmoon man was arrested on Tuesday following a fire investigation. 37 year old Matthew Fuller was charged with fourth-degree arson, accused of intentionally starting a fire at a home on Cabot Way in Halfmoon on Tuesday, damaging the building. WTEN reports crews from the Clifton Park, Hillcrest, and Mechanicville Fire Departments all responded to the scene.

Families in New York getting food assistance through the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program should use their remaining funds soon. The benefits start expiring on November 28. WTEN reports check your remaining balance and expiration date online or call EBT Customer Service at (888) 328-6399 to avoid losing access to funds.