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Free College, Anyone?
SARATOGA COUNTY – Thanks to a new state program that will give high school students the opportunity to prepare for in-demand technology and manufacturing jobs, up to 6,000 students throughout the state can now look forward to earning both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree by the time they’re 18.
Will Build Again: Augie’s Begins Fundraiser for Employees
BALLSTON SPA — The owner of a popular area restaurant that burned to the ground last Monday has started an online fundraiser to help his employees who are out of job.
Man Sentenced For Rape
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Saratoga Springs man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape in the first degree as well as one to three years for damaging 15 gas tanks on vehicles and three years for attempting to burglarize a house in Halfmoon.
Fresh Air Fund Creates Extended Families
BALLSTON SPA — Six years ago, the Singer family decided to join the Fresh Air Fund and host a child from New York City for a couple weeks—Brooklyn native Sam Torres.
Celebrating the 172nd Saratoga County Fair
BALLSTON SPA — Get ready for some fun at the Saratoga County Fair. This year the Fair is bringing back some of the tried and true acts, events and rides, but they are also adding lots of new and exciting things.
125 Years Later, Ballston Spa Remembers Its Fallen Soldiers with Special Ceremony
BALLSTON SPA — The day they had been planning for over two years had finally arrived, but the summer sky had darkened, opening up to pour rain upon the excited residents of Ballston Spa.
Saratoga County Fair Is Looking for Talent
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Fair is looking for contestants for the amazing Talent Competitions during the 172nd Saratoga County Fair held during the week of the week of July 16-21.
RPC–VetHelp Seeks Votes to Win $250,000 and Further Help Veterans
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Rural Preservation Company–Veterans Housing Employment and Lifeskills Programs needs votes to capitalize on their April Home Depot Aprons in Action win and have chance at the grand prize of $250,000.
Brookside Seeks Wedding Photos for Exhibit
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In preparation for the upcoming exhibit "Here Comes the Bride" at Brookside Museum, they are looking for the public to donate a copy of their own wedding photo for display at the museum. If you would like to partake in this, please send in duplicate of your wedding photo, ideally printed between 5 x 7 inches to letter page size.
Scout Troop Turns 100: Ballston Spa’s Troop 1 Seeking Past Members for Centennial Celebration
BALLSTON SPA – Over 100 years ago, on December 27, 1912, a charter was signed at what was then known as Methodist Episcopal Church in Ballston Spa to form Boy Scout Troop 1. At the time, Boy Scouts of America was in its infancy, having only existed for three years prior to the formation of Troop 1.