🎙️ **EPISODE 41: The Real News Maker in Montgomery County (and Thank Goodness for Spring!)** SHOW WEBSITE LINK WITH MORE INFORMATION: 🌷🚔 From Scanner Report origins to dodging flooding—this week is packed with good news, spring vibes, and a special guest with deep roots in the county. ### 📰 RECENT NEWS: ✅ **Dodged a Flooding Bullet!** Thanks to some luck and prep, Montgomery County avoided major flooding. 🔗 ☘️ **Safe & Fun St. Patrick’s Day** Everyone celebrated responsibly—thank you! 🔗 🔥 **BURN BAN is in Effect** 🚫 No outdoor burning through May 14, 2025 🔗 🚗 **Spring is HERE!** Look alive—don’t speed, stay safe, and enjoy the sunshine. 🔗 💪 **Empowering Women @ HFM BOCES** Celebrating Women's History Month with a great event. 🔗 🚨 **Deputy Parslow in Action!** Watch him make a difference in real-time! 🔗 🏀 **Basketball vs Fonda-Fultonville Kids** The Sheriff’s Office laced up and had some fun on the court. 🔗 🚒 **EMS & Local Fire Training** Always training to keep our community safe. 🔗 🥣 **Sheriff Judges Soup at Ayers Fundraiser** Local comfort food and support! 🔎 **Criminal Investigations – Public Lewdness, ATM Theft & More** Press release center: 🔗 ### ### ### ### 🎤 GUEST: 👤 **John “Skeeter” Fonda** 📻 The _OG_ behind **The Scanner Report** 🐛 Fun fact: His nickname came from a childhood memory in Fultonville… involving an actual skeeter! 🎙️ Hear how the _Scanner Report_ began and why Skeeter is a beloved community voice. 🔗 ### ### ### 📆 UPCOMING EVENTS: 🗓️ View full calendar → - **March 18**: Winter Swim @ Lynch Middle School - **March 22**: Spring Craft Fair, Fonda-Fultonville – 10AM - **March 24**: 🎯 _Sheriff Summer Camp Fundraiser_ @ Lorenzo’s – DON’T MISS IT! - **March 29**: Habitat for Humanity Chili Fundraiser @ Lionstree BBQ - 🧑‍💼 Speed Networking @ Allen House, FMCC ### ### ### 📲 RESOURCES: 📱 Download our app for live updates: 🔗 📞 Emergency? Dial **911** 📞 Non-Emergency Support: **(518) 853-5500**