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🌱 Why a Route 9P traffic stop led to felony charges
Good morning Malta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Route 9P traffic stop led to felony charges
- Malta man accused of fleeing deputies and entering a Ballston home
- Why a Halfmoon mother’s manslaughter case came through Malta Town Court
Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
- Saturday: Rather cloudy and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman accused of possessing cocaine with two children in the vehicle (cbs6albany.com) — A woman was arrested after a traffic stop on Route 9P in Malta, where deputies say they found cocaine in a vehicle with two children inside. She was arraigned in Malta Town Court and released while the case proceeds, with authorities noting current state bail rules limited their ability to set bail. 
• Man arrested on burglary charge in Ballston (newportdispatch.com) — A Malta resident has been arrested on a warrant from Ballston Town Court, facing burglary and related charges tied to an alleged November incident. Deputies say he fled a patrol car, then ran into the woods and unlawfully entered a dwelling while trying to get away. He’s now held in Schenectady County Jail on separate matters as this case proceeds.
• Halfmoon woman arrested for death of 10-year-old son (news10.com) — A Halfmoon mother has been charged in connection with her 10-year-old son’s death and was arraigned in Malta Town Court before being sent to Saratoga County Jail. Investigators say she allegedly gave the child an excessive amount of an antihistamine and then hid the bottle. The case will continue in Halfmoon Town Court, with county authorities emphasizing their focus on justice for the boy.
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Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026
Holiday Inn Express GPS Address: 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham NY 12110,
9:00 am
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Districtwide BH-BL Follies, 7pm, HS Auditorium
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Csd Burnt Hills, NY 12027 -
Ribbon Cutting: Back Barn Brewing Company in Ballston Spa
Back Barn Brewing Company Ballston Spa , 28 Washington St , Ballston Spa
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Teachers' Association Annual Garage Sale, 8:30-2, HS Cafeteria
HS Cafeteria Burnt Hills, NY 12027 -
Districtwide BH-BL Follies, 7pm, HS Auditorium
HS Auditorium Burnt Hills, NY 12027 -
Ballston Community Public Library Art Show Reception, 11am-1pm
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Csd Burnt Hills, NY 12027 -
BH-BL Community Prom, 5;30-8:30pm, HS Cafeteria
HS Cafeteria Burnt Hills, NY 12027 -
Bulk Trash Drop Off
Malta, NY Calendar , Town Complex , Malta
9:00 am -
John Brown in New York
Brookside Museum , 21 Fairground Ave , Ballston Spa
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bootleggers
Carson's Woodside Tavern , 57 NY-9P , Malta
6:00 pm -
April Fiber Craft Meetup
Active Ingredient Brewing Company , Sitwell Plaza , 2443 US-9 Suite 301 , Malta
6:30 pm -
Skool of Fish Ribbon Cutting
Skool of Fish LLC - Malta Preschool & Childcare , 100 Saratoga Village Blvd Suite 52 , Malta
11:00 am -
Mike Purcell
The Wishing Well , 745 Saratoga Rd , Gansevoort
5:00 pm
Thursday April 16
Friday April 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Ballston Spa
- Former Colonie dry cleaner added to NYS Superfund Site registry (news10.com)
- Clean up events taking place this weekend (saratogian.com)
- District attorney says fight that left homeless man dead in Saratoga started over money (timesunion.com)
Saratoga Springs
- Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Presents the 2026 Historic Homes Tour (iloveny.com)
- Their goal: The nicest, lowest-cost wedding possible in Newport (bostonglobe.com)
- 'Haunted in New York: A Curated Paranormal and Metaphysical Experience' coming to Saratoga Springs (iloveny.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)
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