Thursday, August 28, 2025

Daily Digest: ‘Draw a crowd’: 206th Annual Schaghticoke Fair opens

Also: ‘Do it right’: Law enforcement graduation sends new officers across region • 2025 Toyota Highlander goes Grand
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Thursday, August 28, 2025

 
 

Happy Thursday!

Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website.

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‘Draw a crowd’: 206th Annual Schaghticoke Fair opens

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. — The 206th annual Schaghticoke Fair opened Wednesday. Despite the on-and-off rain, the cars backed up down the street, and guests dipped in and out of the many fair buildings an…

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'Do it right': Law enforcement graduation sends new officers across region

COHOES, N.Y. — On Tuesday morning, 49 officers and deputies graduated from the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, sending new forces from Bethlehem to Saratoga Springs. The Cohoes…

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2025 Toyota Highlander goes Grand

As a familiar model in the fleet, Toyota expands and goes Grand with the addition of the 2025 Grand Highlander. Our 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid tester is similar to our recently tested Lexus TX but with basic Toyota finishes, perfect for the mid-priced family/people movers needing extra space and comfort, while still not breaking the bank. Powering our Grand Highlander AWD was the familiar 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine producing 245 horsepower and has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. The ECVT transmission was noisy at times when pushed to the limits, but our 34 mpg earned on our […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BOY'S SOCCER: Columbia opens season with 14-1 dismantling of South Glens Falls

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The Columbia High School boy's soccer team defeated South Glens Falls in a 14-1 dismantling at South Glens Falls High School on Wednesday. It was the season opener for both teams. From the first whistle, the Bulldogs seemed outmatched in the non-league matchup with the Blue Devils. The Columbia attack […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER: Columbia opens season with 14-1 dismantling of South Glens Falls

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The Columbia High School boy's soccer team defeated South Glens Falls in a 14-1 dismantling at South Glens Falls High School on Wednesday. It was the season opener for both teams. From the first whistle, the Bulldogs seemed outmatched in the non-league matchup with the Blue Devils. The Columbia attack kept peppering the South Glenn Falls defense with chance after chance. Time of possession and shots on goal were skewed heavily in favor of Columbia, and it was evident all 90 minutes. "We capitalized on a couple early opportunities, which kind of took a little […]

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AQUATICS: Capital Region Aquatics Hall of Fame inductees announced

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.– The Greater Capital Region Aquatics Hall of Fame recently announced its second class of inductees. Established last year in association with the Capital Region Aquatic Center, the Hall of Fame now annually recognizes athletes, coaches, officials, and community supporters who have made significant contributions to local aquatic sports through their service, performance, and dedication. "The Greater […]

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NCAA FOOTBALL: RPI picked to finish third in Liberty League preseason poll

TROY, N.Y. — Fresh off claiming its first conference title since 2014, the Hobart College football team was selected as the preseason favorite in a vote by the league's head coaches. The Statesmen compiled an overall record of 9-2 in 2024 and recorded a perfect 6-0 mark against league opponents. The Liberty League will feature […]

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Louisiana urges Supreme Court to bar use of race in redistricting, in attack on Voting Rights Act

The case involves the interplay between race and politics in drawing political boundaries.

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Amish woman accused of killing her 4-year-old son by throwing him into an Ohio lake

Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God.

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FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump's bill, despite RFK Jr.'s promise

Rural hospitals are bracing for financial losses from President Trump's tax and spending cut bill.

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CDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than a month on the job and other agency leaders resign

HHS officials did not explain why Monarez is no longer with the agency.

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