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The head of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Deputy Police Benevolent Association has announced he will run against current Undersheriff Jeff Brown in a bid to replace Sheriff Michael Zurlo who will not seek another term this year. According to the Daily Gazette, Ryan Mahan, a Republican, announced via email his plans to seek both the Democratic and Republican Party ballot lines.

State police reported the arrest of a Saratoga County man on Thursday following a sex crime investigation. WTEN reports Floud was allegedly found to have numerous images at his home depicting the sexual exploitation of children. He was taken into custody after law enforcement executed a search warrant at his Milton residence on February 6.

A Whitehall man pleaded guilty to weapon and drug possession in Saratoga County on Wednesday. WTEN reports Donald C. Tomlinson pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after admitting to brandishing a gun at a 47-year-old victim, saying he was going to kill the person on July 13, 2024.

The 31st season of the Adirondack Theatre Festival keeps it local while exploring the depths of imagination this summer at the Charles R. Wood Theatre in Glens Falls. WTEN reports with three shows and one special staged reading this year, the festival will kick off with a concert performance of “The Village of the Vale” by John McGrew.

City officials in Glens Falls are looking for volunteers interested in becoming a Board of Ethics member. WTEN reports the board meets in response to sworn written complaints to provide confidential opinions to city employees and the Common Council. The board can also recommend changes to the city’s Code of Ethics to the council.

Some changes are on the way for this year’s annual Chowderfest in Saratoga Springs. The city has announced it will close Broadway to pedestrian traffic only as a means of keeping attendees safe. WTEN reports there will be nearly 90 different vendors at Saturday’s event. Broadway will be closed from Lake Avenue to Washington Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Area high school hockey players are going to stick it to cancer next week. According to WNYT, the rivalry game next week between Saratoga Springs and Shenendehowa will have extra meaning.
The Saratoga team will host Shen on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The teams will be wearing pink jerseys to raise awareness of cancer and cancer-related causes.

Police have identified the man killed in a crash in Saratoga County on Monday. WNYT reports the crash happened just before 12:45 p.m. near State Route 67 and West Line Road. Evan M. Kvinlaug, 21, of Albany, was driving south on West Line Road in Charlton and went through the intersection at Route 67, where he was struck by a westbound tractor-trailer. Kvinlaug was thrown from the truck and pronounced dead at the scene.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is warning consumers not to drink any raw milk from Willow Marsh Farm in Ballston Spa. The unpasteurized raw milk could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. WTEN reports A sample of the raw milk taken by an inspector was found to have Listeria monocytogenes. On January 30, Willow Marsh Farm was notified of the preliminary test result and the test was confirmed on February 4.

The Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville is inviting graduating high school or homeschooled seniors to apply for their Seedling Award. WNYT reports students in Saratoga, Washington and Warren counties are eligible for the award. The award goes to a person who has demonstrated excellence and outstanding dedication to their community and or environment.