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🌱 Halfmoon mother’s manslaughter case moves through Malta Town Court
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In today's newsletter:
- Halfmoon mother’s manslaughter case moves through Malta Town Court
- Which star drivers will kick off the Super DIRTcar season in Malta?
- How a Route 9P traffic stop turned into felony drug charges
Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
- Sunday: Cooler with showers, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Halfmoon woman charged with manslaughter for death of 10-year-old son (saratogian.com) — A Halfmoon woman has been charged with manslaughter after her 10-year-old son’s January death, and she was arraigned in Malta Town Court before being sent to Saratoga County Jail. Investigators allege she gave the child excessive diphenhydramine and then hid a bottle of the drug, prompting strong statements from the sheriff about pursuing justice. 
2. Super DIRTcar Series Opens Championship Season at Albany-Saratoga Speedway (saratogatodaynewspaper.com) — Racing fans in Malta can catch the Super DIRTcar Series season opener Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, with a 61-lap feature and $6,100 top prize. Top regional drivers, including past champions and local regulars, will battle on the 4/10-mile oval as the 2026 championship chase kicks off in the Capital Region.
3. Woman arrested on drug charges in Malta (newportdispatch.com) — A recent traffic stop on Route 9P in Malta led to felony drug and child endangerment charges against a Hoosick Falls woman, according to county officials. Deputies say she was arrested Sunday afternoon, arraigned in Malta Town Court, and released on her own recognizance while the case proceeds under New York’s current bail rules.
4. Man arrested on felony charge in Corinth (newportdispatch.com) — A Malta resident is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after an early-morning incident in Corinth, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the 25-year-old was arrested on an aggravated family offense and criminal contempt, then released to pretrial services while the case continues in Corinth Town Court.
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Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026
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Ballston Community Public Library Art Show Reception, 11am-1pm
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Districtwide BH-BL Follies, 7pm, HS Auditorium
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Teachers' Association Annual Garage Sale, 8:30-2, HS Cafeteria
HS Cafeteria 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
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John Brown in New York, with Author Nancy Weber
Brookside Museum , 21 Fairground Ave , Ballston Spa
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Town Board Meeting
Malta, NY Calendar , 2540 Route 9 , Malta
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Skool of Fish Ribbon Cutting
Skool of Fish LLC - Malta Preschool & Childcare , 100 Saratoga Village Blvd Suite 52 , Malta
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Ribbon Cutting: Back Barn Brewing Company in Ballston Spa
Back Barn Brewing Company Ballston Spa , 28 Washington St , Ballston Spa
5:00 pm -
Mike Purcell
The Wishing Well , 745 Saratoga Rd , Gansevoort
5:00 pm -
Tamarac at Ballston Spa
220 Ballston Ave , Ballston Spa
12:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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- Just saw a black and white kitty cat by BSNB Malta.
Not sure if he is lost or not; in case anybody is missing him, it was 10:30pm by BSNB on dunning st. (Nextdoor Luther Forest)
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