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In 1998 an F3 tornado with winds estimated at 165 mph destroyed parts of two towns.

There are Stewart's Shops all over Upstate New York. Some of them have been renovated and others have not. There is one in Saratoga County that has been well overdue for an upgrade. It will be renovated, but it will also be in a new, bigger location.

The White Water Derby has been a staple in the City of Mechanicville since I can remember. It has been off for a couple of years because of COVID-19 but it is back this year! Not only is it a canoe and kayak race, the "anything that floats" race is back this year too. Here's how you can enter. TODAY (MARCH 28TH) IS THE DEADLINE TO ENTER!

It was a busy schedule in Section II Friday night with 34 games on the schedule for boys basketball and another 29 match ups for the girls. A big shout out to everyone new that has included us in your score distributions this week. We greatly appreciate it.

It is the end of an era at a Saratoga County restaurant. It has been in my hometown for nearly 60 years and suddenly on December 29th, a post on the door and a Facebook message made it official.

It is a dream come true for Stacie Blair and her new bakery opening in Mechanicville today. There has been a lot of sweat and hard work for the sweet opening to happen this morning. But The Sugar Fairy Bakes brand new bakery will be open for business from 7 am until 3 pm starting today.

*UPDATE* According to the Mechanicville Police Department, the missing teen, Aundrea Moore has been located and is home safe.

Mechanicville is in for one amazing and magical sweet treat moving into the city. It will replace the Golden Krust spot that closed down a few months ago. Stacie Blair owner of the Sugar Fairy Bakes will be fulfilling one of her dreams. She will be finally opening her own bakery.

Last year, all across the Capital Region, families, students, and spectators weren't allowed to be in the building to cheer on their local schools. Well, there are a ton of people at local high schools that are petitioning for that to end for this year's winter sports season.

There is a big dam problem that is affecting the Mechanicville water supply.

Laurie Barrett and her 17-year-old son Brandon from Mechanicville are June's 2020 Hometown Heroes.  What an absolute pleasure it was getting to know these two very philanthropic, caring people.  It's nice to know that during these trying times, people are using their extra time for good, especially our youth...

May's Hometown Hero sounds like one of the most generous and kind men you'll want to know.  His name is Jim Welch and he's from Mechanicville.  Jim does something truly unique for children in need by offering up the gift of a comfortable place to sleep...