The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday night shooting in the Town of Providence. WRGB reports it happened at a residence on Centerline Road. According to police, 34 year old Ethan J. Chase, who is reportedly homeless, forced entry into his father, 66 year old Earl W. Chase’s home. When Ethan Chase became threatening, police say, Earl Chase fired buck shot at him, striking his son in the shoulder.
Funds To Help Provide Free Summer Meals To Kids
No Kid Hungry New York announced Monday over $146,000 in grants to help 11 public school districts and community organizations in rural areas provide more kids with free, nutritious meals all summer long. Among the local recipients of the funds is CAPTAIN Community Human Services in Saratoga County.
Malta To Discuss Body Cams For Animal Control, Code Enforcement Officers
Malta town leaders are expected to discuss next week whether to implement a policy that would allow animal control officers, fire marshals and code enforcement officers to wear body cameras. According to the Daily Gazette, the issue is up for discussion at the July 8 meeting and if passed, Malta would become the fire municipality in the state to enact such a policy.
Saratoga County Authorities Taking Part In Anti DWI Campaign
Saratoga County is bringing awareness to the dangers of impaired driving by taking part in a statewide campaign. According to WNYT, the ‘Stop DWI High-Visibility Engagement Campaign’ is set to last from July 3 through July 7. From 2018 to 2022, more than 2,000 people were killed in vehicle crashes over the Fourth of July weekend.
39% of those drivers killed were drunk.
Pedestrian In Deadly Clifton Park Crash Identified
State Police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed in Clifton Park on Wednesday. WNYT reports 41 year old
Christopher E. Merritt of Florida, was not in a crosswalk when he was walking across the road. He was struck by two vehicles traveling east. Both drivers stayed at the scene.
Waterford Crash Kills 14 Year Old
A 14 year old girl died in a crash in Waterford Saturday night. WNYT reports it happened around 8:44 p.m. in the area of 95 Fonda Road. Another passenger in the vehicle, a 16-year-old male, was taken to Albany Medical Center with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities say the 18-year-old driver, Everhett R. Hatlee, of Troy, was impaired by marijuana and was arrested on multiple offenses.
Halfmoon Dispensary To Start Selling Recreational Cannabis
RISE Dispensary in Halfmoon will no longer only be selling medical-use cannabis. Starting on Saturday, the dispensary will be selling adult-use, or recreational, cannabis for those 21 years or older. According to WTEN, To celebrate the first day of adult-use cannabis sales, RISE Dispensary is having a grand opening event on Saturday.
Clifton Park Opens Applications For Community Action Fund
Clifton Park has opened the application process for local nonprofits seeking support from the Community Action Fund. If they apply before the deadline on Monday, Sept. 30, nonprofits can receive up to $1,000 from the fund. WTEN reports nonprofits can apply for funding through the town website: https://www.cliftonpark.org.
Saratoga Man Admits Killing Mother Of His Child
A Saratoga Springs man has admitted to killing his former partner and mother of his child in exchange for a sentence of 23 years to life in prison. WNYT reports Sebastian Mabb pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court on Thursday to second-degree murder in the death of Brianna Craig inside a home at Vanderbilt Terrace on Feb. 6. Craig was smothered with a pillow, according to law enforcement sources.
Tang Museum Hosting Open House
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces its annual summer open house, Frances Day, will be on Saturday, July 20, beginning at 2 pm. The family-friendly event honors the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang and offers multiple ways for visitors to explore the museum’s program of contemporary art exhibitions and events.