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• Mechanicville Woman Charged With Arson After Garage Fire

  A 46 year old Mechanicville woman is facing several charges after a garage fire on South Main Street. Police say Alisha Cooper intentionally set the fire and also tried to burn a truck during a separate incident. No injuries were reported, and investigators say the case may involve an ongoing family dispute.

• Malta School Bus Operator Faces Additional Charge

  A 49 year old Malta school bus operator is now facing an additional charge following an ongoing investigation. State Police say Donald R. Barnes Jr. was charged with third-degree sexual abuse after allegedly attempting to kiss a child under 17. Barnes was released on his own recognizance.

• Milton Man Accused in Malta Basketball Fraud Scheme

  A 44 year old Milton man is accused of taking money from parents for a basketball team that did not exist. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says Norbert A. Sygdziak collected more than one thousand dollars between February and April. He faces grand larceny, fraud and petit larceny charges.

• Queensbury Student’s Films Selected for National Festival

  A Queensbury High School senior is getting national recognition for two short films. Jaden Telesco’s “Stuck in the Paint” and “Rearview Mirror” were selected for the All-American High School Film Festival in New York City. The festival runs October 16th through the 19th.

• 3 Year Old Child Drowns at Argyle Home

  A 3 year old child has died in a drowning at a home in Argyle. The incident happened Tuesday at a residence along State Route 40 in Washington County. Authorities have not released the child’s name or details about how the drowning occurred.