CLIFTON PARK – The Sheriff’s Office investigated several threatening emails received by Shenendehowa High School West on Sept. 11. Investigation into the emails culminated in the arrest of a juvenile 14-year-old for 2 counts of making a threat of mass harm (class B misdemeanors).
Upon receiving notification of the threats, one of the Shenendehowa school resource officers immediately initiated an investigation and quickly determined that there were no credible threats.
The juvenile was released to parental custody and referred to probation for further action. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New York State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
William A. Jordan, 59, of Salem, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to possession forged instrument in the second-degree, charged February 2023 in Clifton Park.
Jordan R. Spraker, 22, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged October 2022 in Ballston.
Carrie A. Kovalsky, 48, of Troy, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged October 2023 in Waterford.
Dennis W. Millington, 58, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 6 years incarceration/ 10 years post-release supervision, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged in Milton.
Mackenzie M. Sumner, 37, of Queensbury, pleaded to criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged March 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Sept. 23.
Renee Delles, 21, of Troy, pleaded to felony burglary, charged October 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing Sept. 26.
Ryan M. Danaher, 37, of Saratoga, pleaded to two felony counts assault, one misdemeanor count menacing, charged November-December 2023 in the village of Schuylerville. Sentencing Sept. 27.
Saratoga CountySheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office arrested Deborah M. Willson (age 46) Schuylerville on arrest warrants issued out of the Saratoga Town Court, charging her with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies), and criminal possession of a narcotic drug in the 4th degree (class C felony). Willson is accused of knowingly and unlawfully selling a narcotic drug and of possessing a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it. She is also accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. Willson was arraigned in Saratoga County Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter. She is also being held on a parole warrant alleging a violation of parole conditions.
The Sheriff’s Office arrested William R. Bott (age 34) Valley Falls, on an arrest warrant issued out of the Halfmoon Town Court charging him with tampering with physical evidence (class E felony) and obstructing governmental administration in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanor. Bott is accused of concealing 2 dogs that were about to be produced or used in an official proceeding or prospective official proceeding relative to an animal abuse complaint that reportedly occurred on May 9, 2024, on Brookwood Road in the town of Halfmoon. He was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.
CLIFTON PARK — Residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon approved the 2025 Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library tax levy of $5,251,560 by a vote of 634 to 86 for the purpose of funding the planned operating budget of $5,370,542.
WILTON — Monday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 am, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks.
The walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators. Each walk takes place on a different trail. They are geared towards gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round.
Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
SCHUYLERVILLE —What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a lamp that won’t work? Or with a favorite shirt that is ripped? Toss it? No way! Schuylerville Public Library is organizing a Repair Café on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until noon.
At Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will also be on hand. People visiting the Repair Café will bring along their broken items from home. Limit of two items per person. Small appliances, lamps, hair dryers, radios, clothes, toys… anything that is broken and small enough to carry is welcome and can more than likely be repaired. The Repair Café specialists almost always have the know-how.
By promoting repairs, the Library wants to help reduce mountains of waste.
The event is being co-sponsored by Climate Smart Schuylerville, a group whose mission is to help the Village of Schuylerville develop and promote environmentally responsible practices in order to preserve Schuylerville’s rich heritage, reduce energy and environmental costs to the Village and taxpayers, and move toward environmental sustainability for present and future generations.
The Repair Café concept arose in the Netherlands, in 2009, and was formulated by Martine Postma, at the time an Amsterdam-based journalist/publicist. The foundation provides support to local groups around the world wishing to start their own Repair Café, and also supports the Repair Café in the Schuylerville Public Library.
The 2024 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest takes place Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2024 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest on Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Saratoga Springs.
This free and fun-for-all-ages event, presented by The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage.
Attendees will have the opportunity to marvel at giant pumpkins – some over 1,000 pounds – and watch the official weigh-off, which begins at 11 a.m. Growers from all over New York state and the Northeast bring the biggest pumpkins from their harvest and compete for the coveted title of “Heaviest Pumpkin of Year,” along with additional categories and prizes.
The festival will include fall favorite activities as well as food and beverage vendors on site. More information about Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest is available online at https://www.saratoga.org/live/giant-pumpkin-fest/.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Union Hall Supply Company, a men’s clothing store located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, is opening a second location at the Stuyvesant Plaza near Albany this fall.
Union Hall first opened its doors in Saratoga in 2019, billing itself as a “shopping haven for the stylish, modern man.”
“We’re getting people in the right clothes to be comfortable enough to live their best life,” said Union Hall’s owner Heidi Owen West in a statement. “It’s for the guy who wants to look and feel good, effortlessly.”
An opening date for the new outpost near Albany has not yet been announced.
Photo of new tasting room provided by Fossil Stone Vineyard.
GREENFIELD CENTER — Fossil Stone Vineyards announced this week the official opening of a new tasting room in Greenfield Center.
The tasting room, open now through October, is located on an historic horse farm, where visitors can enjoy handcrafted wines Friday and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“This vineyard is a labor of love, rooted in our family’s history and passion for winemaking,” said Mike Spiak, owner and vintner/farmer, in a statement. “We look forward to sharing our homegrown wines and creating memorable experiences for our visitors, whether they’re here for a tasting, a special event, or simply to enjoy the beauty of our farm.”
The winery is also hosting its annual Harvest Party on September 21, from 10 a.m. to close. Guests can enjoy picking grapes, food pop-ups featuring Kaleidoscope Café and Neighborhood Kitchen, and live music at 4pm by NYMBIS.
Founded in 2014, Fossil Stone Vineyards spans seven acres, where the farm cultivates three grape varieties: Marquette, La Crescent, and Petite Pearl. The property’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavors of the grapes to shine through in every bottle.
Fossil Stone Vineyards is located at 331 Grange Road in Greenfield Center.
MALTA— Jennie N. Coloney, formerly of Broadalbin, died September 5, 2024 at Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta. She was 96. She was born on January 8, 1928, in the Town of Broadalbin to Joseph and Sophie (Podgurski) Nadwocki. She was employed as a bookkeeper/Account Clerk at the former FTG Manufacturing Inc. in Gloversville.
Jennie had three children; Jack Coloney, Jill Coloney, and Jay Coloney; she had three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her long-time companion Richard Laird.
Special thanks to the staff at Home of the Good Shepherd for all their care and attention.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company P.O. Box 295 Broadalbin, NY 12025 or the Broadalbin Library Station, 10A North Main Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes, Gloversville. Online condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.
