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A South Glens Falls woman has admitted to setting clothes on fire with a blowtorch during a domestic incident.
According to WNYT, 40 year old Desirae L. Saute set a pile of a man’s clothing on fire in the bedroom of a home on Second Street in South Glens Falls on March 2. A 12-year-old child inside the residence had some breathing problems but did not require medical attention.

A Mechanicville man has been sentenced to up a decade in prison for stealing a truck and intentionally striking a police car during a high-speed chase. Jacob R. Hayner, 38, was arrested in May after police said he stole a car from the Stewart’s Shops on Route 146 near Exit 10. WNYT reports Hayner pleaded guilty in August to grand larceny and criminal mischief and was sentenced on Monday to 3 1/3 to 10 years in prison.

The 9th annual Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest kicked off on Saturday. Growers from all around the nation competed for the biggest gourd amongst nearly two dozen participants. Lois and Terry Nelson from West Virginia came in third with a pumpkin weighing 1727 pounds. Dan Kruszyna from Massachusetts with a 1814 pound pumpkin came in 2nd place. The first place winner was Jim Hazeltine who is from New York with a pumpkin weighing 2018 pounds.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Moreau man for allegedly raping a woman at Lamplighter Acres. Deputies said 34 year old Alim Mohammed was charged with first-degree rape and other charges. WTEN reports Mohammed is accused of forcing sexual contact and knowingly acting dangerously to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child under 17.

Another new dispensary is now operating in Saratoga County. Reef Cannabis company is on Route 9N in Greenfield Center, the shop is owned by local cannabis enthusiasts Mason Mello and Joe Moen, reports WNYT. The shop, say owners, has a farm-to-table approach, and features a variety of locally sourced products.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Dillon M. Buono of Malta on Saturday for several various charges, including assault, strangulation, and endangering the welfare of a child. WNYT reports Buono is accused of intentionally attempting to cause serious physical injury to another person using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

A two-car MVA in Lake George Saturday led to the arrest of both drivers for alleged DWI. It happened late Saturday night on State Route 9N in Lake George. 35 year old Matthew P. Mcvey of Montgomery, was charged with aggravated DWI and issued a traffic ticket for failure to keep right. 45 year old Nicholas P. Ginter, of Hudson Falls was charged with felony driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Halloween is a month away, but some spooky activities have already begun in Ballston Spa. The Double M Haunted Hayrides and Haunted Houses opened their doors last weekend for the start of the spooky season. With haunted woods, tall rows of corn and under the darkness of night, it’s full of frightening surprises.

Although the Saratoga racing season ended three weeks ago, there is the prospect of more days next summer. Due to the renovation of Belmont Park, the New York Racing Association may have the race at Saratoga on the Fourth of July weekend in 2025 for one time only. Belmont Park is scheduled to re-open in 2026.

Regeneron has purchased the former Quad Graphics site on Duplainville Road in Saratoga. Regeneron an emerging big pharma company, said this acquisition highlights their commitment to growing with the local community by joining in local economies to create high-quality jobs in the area and across the State.