U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, a member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, stopped in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region on Monday to strengthen services and address issues burdening U.S. servicemembers and reacted to the death of Gen. Colin Powell.

MALONE — A holiday-orientated event was held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Officials are split on three of five special statewide propositions on the ballot this Election Day as advocates are urging New Yorkers to approve proposals that would remove voter registration deadlines, allow no-excuse absentee ballots and alter the state’s process to redraw election districts.

MALONE — One of Malone Village Memorial Park’s recreation directors was on hand at the town council meeting Wednesday, evening, urging the board to continue, and if possible increase its support of the community’s park.

MALONE — Two local attorneys, one Democrat and one Republican, are running to fill a seat on the Franklin County Court, a seat which comes with a 10-year term, and was opened up by the pending retirement of Judge Robert G. Main Jr.

MALONE — The Wead Library, 64 Elm St., recently opened a “Personal Care Pantry” as part of “The Great Give Back” initiative.

MALONE — Franklin County Public Health officials reported a total of 144 active cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

MALONE — A worker on a crew doing painting work in the village was struck by a vehicle Thursday.

MALONE — An allocation of COVID-19 relief funds from the town will help upgrade a local baseball field, and community members thanked town officials for their support at a board meeting Wednesday evening.