Clifton Park NewsLocal news for Clifton Park, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Growing congregation plans move to new, modern church- June 17, 2008 What's the polar opposite of a stark white church topped with a steeple If you can't picture it, you'll be able to see it in real life next month at a Grooms Road location when the doors open at the new Parkside Covenant Church. The church was a magnet for families at the community center site for almost eight years before finding space to call their own. Built on land donated by a private local family, the construction of the modern facility carries a $1.5 million price tag, and was funded...http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/growing-congregation-plans-move-to-new-m... Fire-Damaged NOTHERN LIGHTS to re-open next week- June 17, 2008 A local nightclub damaged by fire Thursday is expected to reopen next week. We intend to have Northern Lights up and running by Tuesday, June 24," - said Crista Leigh, the club's promotions manager.http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/fire-damaged-nothern-lights-to-re-open-n... For cheaper gas, drive north a bit- June 16, 2008 It's been a mystery to us for months, but the facts seem inescapable: If you want cheap gas, go north.Why is this "We have less taxes in Saratoga County than other counties," said Raj Arora, owner of Sonis Mini Mart on Crescent Road in Clifton Park, where gas was selling for $4.13 Friday. "When they see other gas prices, we do pretty good." Ah, but taxes are only part of it. The county charges a 3 percent county sales tax on top of the 4 percent state tax, whereas many other counties charge 4...http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/for-cheaper-gas-drive-north-a-bit?fromrs... Missing Halfmoon Man Found :- June 16, 2008 The missing Halfmoon man that left his house yesterday was found tonight. Michael Sicko has been located safe and unharmed. Sicko had apparently gained access to a neighbor's residence while they were away for the weekend and was discovered by them when they returned.http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/missing-halfmoon-man-found?fromrss=1 The Search for Missing Halfmoon man continues- June 15, 2008 he search continued on Sunday for an elderly Halfmoon man who disappeared. Police say Michael Sicko was last seen by family members Saturday afternoon at his home. They say Sicko suffers from dimensia and is believed to be traveling on foot. Mr. Sicko is described as having blue eyes and grey hair. He was last seen wearing blue and white shorts. If you have any information please contact the Saratoga County Sheriff's Officehttp://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/the-search-for-missing-halfmoon-man-cont... Job for funding at issue- June 14, 2008 Federal investigators, several wearing Glock pistols, asked question after question about Gayle Sweeney's work habits in interviews with current and former employees of William D. Powers' lobbying firm, sources ...http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/job-for-funding-at-issue?fromrss=1 Man charged with scheming to defraud N. Naples employer- June 14, 2008 A New York man turned himself in and was arrested Friday after Collier County sheriff's deputies say he defrauded his North Naples employer out of more than $500,000. Robert Schulte, 50 of Clifton Park....http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/man-charged-with-scheming-to-defraud-n-n... Clifton Park Center continues to grow- June 13, 2008 Becoming a business owner is something Michael Richman has thought about for years. He finally decided to make that dream a reality five months ago and opened "Ta-Da" in Clifton Park Center. Richman said, "It's something we wanted to tackle, which you just have to do in any economy but certainly in this one."http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/clifton-park-center-continues-to-grow?fr... Northern Lights has fire- June 13, 2008 A small fire late Wednesday night at Northern Lights in Clifton Park. Firefighters were called there around 10:00 p.m. for a report of a smoke condition.http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/small-fire-at-clifton-park-nightclub?fro... Temps rising, but so are sales of wood stoves because of oil price spike- June 9, 2008 Summer is almost here, but sales of gas fireplaces, wood and coal burning stoves are hot in the Albany, N.Y., region as people grow concerned about heating their homes with oil this winter.Sales of home heating equipment, especially wood pellet stoves, are more than double the usual amount this time of year at Matchless Stove & Chimney in Clifton Park, said Jeremiah Madden, operations director.A normally slow Saturday in June was anything but this past weekend as more than 30 customers...http://www.topix.net/city/clifton-park-ny/2008/06/temps-rising-but-so-are-sales-of-wood-st... |