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Montgomery County man accused of possessing child pornography
A Montgomery County man is accused of possessing child pornography. Devin J. Wagner, 19, of Fort Plain, allegedly had images consistent with child sexual exploitation, State Police said. Wagner was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance of a child. He was arraigned...
FMCC requesting additional $50K budget contribution each county
TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN — SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College is seeking an additional $50,000 in local funding from each of the two counties for the upcoming academic year. The college has proposed a $15.39 million 2024-25 operating budget, which represents a 1.8% increase over the present year’s $15.11 million adopted budget.
NY weather: Flood watch affecting New York until Thursday midday
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch at 3:36 a.m. on Wednesday valid from noon until Thursday noon for Herkimer, Fulton and Montgomery counties. The weather service describes, "Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and...
Capital Region, Mohawk Vallery at risk of flooding, high winds as Beryl arrives
As the storm Beryl moves northeast, the greater Mohawk Valley should brace for severe weather, including possible flooding and damaging winds beginning as early as Wednesday afternoon, according to an advisory shared by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. In addition, an isolated tornado is possible, according to the National Weather...
Compartment Corner: Town of Mohawk (NY) Sutphen Monarch Engine 24
The Town of Mohawk is located in Montgomery County, sitting just west of the City of Amsterdam in New York. Nestled in the Mohawk Valley region with the Catskill Mountains to the south and the Adirondack Mountains to the north, it’s a beautiful destination for vacations, outdoor recreation, and sightseeing. The Erie Canal once ran through the area, but with the arrival of the railroad, shipping cargo from the Great Lakes to the Hudson River ceased.
Unlawful Dumping Charges In Montgomery County
On February 6, 2024, workers with the Canajoharie Department of Public Works observed and recorded video of a dark pickup truck carrying a dump trailer filled with solid waste enter a bank-owned property off West Ames Road in Canajoharie and offload the waste at the location. The workers reported the...
NY weather update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in New York Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 7:28 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 8 a.m. for Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:28 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Galway, or...
Albany mansion, two other historic sites, receive restoration grants
ALBANY — The Preservation League of New York State has announced its three inaugural grants awarded to help preserve historic sites will assist Albany's Ten Broeck Mansion, the Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church in Jefferson County and also Old Fort Johnson in Montgomery County. The restoration projects will help...
Unlawful Dumping – Montgomery County (A tale worth reading)
On June 20, the owner of a property management company in Montgomery County accepted a plea agreement in Canajoharie Town Court for illegally dumping solid waste on private property earlier this year. On Feb. 6, 2024, workers with the Canajoharie Department of Public Works observed and recorded video of a dark pickup truck carrying a dump trailer filled with solid waste entering a bank-owned property off West Ames Road in Canajoharie and offloading the waste at the location. The workers reported the incident to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which contacted ECO Willson for assistance. Working with Sheriff’s Deputy Emery, Officer Willson identified and contacted the pickup truck’s owner for an interview.
Amsterdam Target donates gift card to help sheriff’s summer camp
A generous donation will benefit kids attending a unique summer camp in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is sending a big thank you to Target in Amsterdam for providing a gift card to buy things for kids attending the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute & Summer Camp.
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