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Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a house fire in Rexford early Sunday morning. WRGB reports the call came in right around 3:30 a.m. for a fire at 189 Sugar Hill Road. A firefighter at the scene said the fire was put out within an hour or so.
The Red Cross is assisting three adults and three children. No word as yet on a cause.

A warning as we head into the spring season. WNYT reports the CDC says Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease that can be fatal in rare cases, is becoming more prevalent in the Northeast. It can be more severe than Lyme Disease.
Symptoms include fever, chills, sweats, headaches, body aches, nausea, fatigue or muscle and joint pain.

Saratoga Spring’s new Homelessness Task Force voted Thursday night that the shelter they are looking to create will provide year-round help. WRGB reports they also discussed if the city should create a low barrier shelter, or if they should instead keep the code blue shelter running in warmer months. Low barrier shelters have fewer restrictions on who can enter to seek help, which caused concern because it would go up right next to a school on Williams Street.

On Thursday, local medical care organization Nearcare announced that it will be closing its doors, according to WTEN. For the last 40 years, the organization – formerly known as Caritas – provided free support to those living with severe or terminal illness in Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties, as well as their families.

A Ballston Spa man is wanted in connection to vandalism costing more than $13,000 in damages to a building in Glenville. WNYT reports 36 year old contractor Adam Sipe was caught on surveillance using equipment with pallet forks, when he caused damage to the building. Sipe owns and operates Sipe N Sons Construction and faces felony criminal mischief, police said.

Saratoga County Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo announced Saratoga County police agencies and STOP DWI coordinators will take part in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. The Saratogian reports the statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign (HVEC) efforts start Thursday and will continue through March 19.

You’ll see some changes next time you pay your admission at the Saratoga Race Course. NYRA announced Wednesday there will only be one admission price for all fans, beginning with this summer meet. WNYT reports it will eliminate the two-tiered structure of clubhouse and grandstand admission. Daily admission will be $7 when purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Day of admission will be $10.

Overall, Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim said the Spa City has been weathering the storm rather well. WNYT spoke with Kim Tuesday evening and he said his public works department had been doing a great job and that residents had been cooperating by moving their cars. . The mayor was concerned that whipping winds could create more outages overnight, but overall, he said, his city was prepared for more than it got.

Halfmoon Town Hall is open for Halfmoon Town residents who have lost power due to the winter storm. Sandwiches, bottled water, snacks, blankets, cots, and other items are available. WTEN reports it will be open Wednesday and has an emergency generator that will provide heat and electricty. A Reverse 911 Call will be made to all Town residents to notify them of the availability.

Three people under arrest, accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl in several counties. According to WNYT,
David Henderson, Hernandez Hayes and Kristin Lamb were arrested after a long investigation into drug trafficking in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. They were pulled over on the Northway and authorities say they found more than 16 ounces of cocaine, 16 grams of fentanyl pills, and cash in the car.