Castleton State's Chloe Green scored the deflection goal over the Cardinal's Lily Bailey for the 10 lead. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh State Cardinals opened their season in impressive fashion, defeating the Castleton State Spartans 4-1 at the Plattsburgh State Field House in front of 350 fans. The game did not start the way the Cardinals had hoped, as Castleton struck first in the 14th minute. Gwen Bridges found the back of the net on a deflection, giving the Spartans an early 1-0 advantage. Plattsburgh answered immediately. Just one minute later, Bailee LaFountain scored her first goal of the season to even the match at 1-1. The Cardinals continued to apply pressure and took the lead for good in the 26th minute. Alana Delacruz capitalized on a rebound and buried a shot into a wide-open net, putting Plattsburgh ahead 2-1 heading into halftime. In the second half, the Cardinals kept control of the match. LaFountain added her second goal of the game in the 76th minute, finding the corner of the net to extend the lead to 3-1. LaFountain was not finished. In the 86th minute, she completed the hat trick when her shot ricocheted off the post and into the net, giving Plattsburgh a commanding 4-1 lead. The Cardinals held on from there to secure the season-opening victory and improve to 1-0. Plattsburgh dominated throughout the contest, recording 36 shots on goal. The Cardinals' goalkeeping unit combined for 13 saves in the win. Plattsburgh will look to move to 2-0 when it travels to take on Farmington State on Saturday. Castleton falls to 0-1 on the season after dropping its opener on the road. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Lilly Bailey (1) with the sliding stop as Castleston State's Maya Coviello (15). Gallery

Elizabeth Steele takes her quad through the wall of fire and has the trail of flames. ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — A sold-out crowd packed the grandstands at the Champlain Valley Fair as the KSR Night of Destruction made its annual stop in Vermont, bringing monster trucks, quad racing, motorcycle stunts, and plenty of high-flying entertainment to one of the fair's most anticipated attractions. Five monster trucks headlined the show, including Bad News Travels Fast driven by Brandon Darrow, Crime Time driven by Brittany Ames, Culture Shock piloted by Daniell Ames, Geronimo Reincarnated with hometown favorite Rob Pouture behind the wheel, and Virginia Giant driven by Chris Vowell. The evening began with a motorcycle stunt rider thrilling fans with a series of wheelies before attention turned to the first round of Quad Wars competition between Team Vermont and Team New Jersey. The opening round delivered close racing throughout before Team New Jersey pulled off a dramatic last-corner pass to secure the first victory and take an early lead. Monster truck action then took center stage with the wheelie contest. Each driver attempted to impress the crowd with a unique performance. When the applause was measured, it was hometown favorite Rob Pouture in Geronimo Reincarnated who earned top honors after executing a spectacular stoppie over a concrete barrier, bringing the crowd to its feet. The second round of Quad Wars saw Team Vermont battle back. Feeding off the support of the hometown crowd, the Green Mountain State representatives captured the round victory and tied the overall score at one race apiece heading into the deciding round. Freestyle competition was next for the monster trucks. Brittany Ames opened the freestyle session in Crime Time, launching the truck over obstacles and delivering plenty of air for the fans. Daniell Ames followed in Culture Shock, continuing the momentum with a series of big jumps and aggressive runs around the course. The loudest cheers of the night came when Rob Pouture took to the track in Geronimo Reincarnated. Pouture attacked every obstacle on the course, performed another crowd-pleasing stoppie, and then executed a rare moonwalk maneuver by balancing the truck on its nose while backing up. The performance cemented his status as the fan favorite of the evening. The final round of Quad Wars turned controversial. Team New Jersey regained control after aggressive racing knocked a Team Vermont rider off his machine. Following the incident, officials ordered a two-lap captain's challenge to determine the overall winner. Team Vermont appeared poised to force another showdown before mechanical problems struck on the white-flag lap, allowing Team New Jersey to secure both the challenge race and the overall Quad Wars victory. Monster truck action resumed with Chris Vowell and Virginia Giant, who thrilled spectators with a series of high-speed jumps and several smoky donuts around the fairgrounds course. Before the night's final freestyle run, Elizabeth Steel earned cheers from the crowd by piloting her quad through a blazing wall of fire, adding another memorable moment to the evening's entertainment. The final monster truck of the night belonged to Brandon Darrow in Bad News Travels Fast. Darrow gave fans one last show, soaring over obstacles, performing wheelie assaults across the track, and adding several donuts to close out the event. Despite the strong finish by Darrow, the night's top honors belonged to Rob Pouture and Geronimo Reincarnated. Thanks to victories in both the wheelie contest and freestyle competition, the Vermont driver completed a clean sweep of the monster truck events and was crowned the overall champion of the KSR Night of Destruction at the Champlain Valley Fair. Gallery

Chris Vowell and Virginia Giant skies it over the center car stack in front of the sold-out crowd. Gallery

Elizabeth Steele takes her quad through the wall of fire and has the trail of flames. ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — A sold-out crowd packed the grandstands at the Champlain Valley Fair as the KSR Night of Destruction made its annual stop in Vermont, bringing monster trucks, quad racing, motorcycle stunts, and plenty of high-flying entertainment to one of the fair's most anticipated attractions. Five monster trucks headlined the show, including Bad News Travels Fast driven by Brandon Darrow, Crime Time driven by Brittany Ames, Culture Shock piloted by Daniell Ames, Geronimo Reincarnated with hometown favorite Rob Pouture behind the wheel, and Virginia Giant driven by Chris Vowell. The evening began with a motorcycle stunt rider thrilling fans with a series of wheelies before attention turned to the first round of Quad Wars competition between Team Vermont and Team New Jersey. The opening round delivered close racing throughout before Team New Jersey pulled off a dramatic last-corner pass to secure the first victory and take an early lead. Monster truck action then took center stage with the wheelie contest. Each driver attempted to impress the crowd with a unique performance. When the applause was measured, it was hometown favorite Rob Pouture in Geronimo Reincarnated who earned top honors after executing a spectacular stoppie over a concrete barrier, bringing the crowd to its feet. The second round of Quad Wars saw Team Vermont battle back. Feeding off the support of the hometown crowd, the Green Mountain State representatives captured the round victory and tied the overall score at one race apiece heading into the deciding round. Freestyle competition was next for the monster trucks. Brittany Ames opened the freestyle session in Crime Time, launching the truck over obstacles and delivering plenty of air for the fans. Daniell Ames followed in Culture Shock, continuing the momentum with a series of big jumps and aggressive runs around the course. The loudest cheers of the night came when Rob Pouture took to the track in Geronimo Reincarnated. Pouture attacked every obstacle on the course, performed another crowd-pleasing stoppie, and then executed a rare moonwalk maneuver by balancing the truck on its nose while backing up. The performance cemented his status as the fan favorite of the evening. The final round of Quad Wars turned controversial. Team New Jersey regained control after aggressive racing knocked a Team Vermont rider off his machine. Following the incident, officials ordered a two-lap captain's challenge to determine the overall winner. Team Vermont appeared poised to force another showdown before mechanical problems struck on the white-flag lap, allowing Team New Jersey to secure both the challenge race and the overall Quad Wars victory. Monster truck action resumed with Chris Vowell and Virginia Giant, who thrilled spectators with a series of high-speed jumps and several smoky donuts around the fairgrounds course. Before the night's final freestyle run, Elizabeth Steel earned cheers from the crowd by piloting her quad through a blazing wall of fire, adding another memorable moment to the evening's entertainment. The final monster truck of the night belonged to Brandon Darrow in Bad News Travels Fast. Darrow gave fans one last show, soaring over obstacles, performing wheelie assaults across the track, and adding several donuts to close out the event. Despite the strong finish by Darrow, the night's top honors belonged to Rob Pouture and Geronimo Reincarnated. Thanks to victories in both the wheelie contest and freestyle competition, the Vermont driver completed a clean sweep of the monster truck events and was crowned the overall champion of the KSR Night of Destruction at the Champlain Valley Fair. Gallery

Chris Vowell and Virginia Giant skies it over the center car stack in front of the sold-out crowd. Gallery

Outlaw's Obsession and Richard Simpson carry the front wheels down the track 282 feet and finish 4th in the two-wheel-drive truck class. GREENWICH, N.Y. — The annual Washington County Fair welcomed the New York Tractor Pullers Association on Saturday for a two-session pulling event featuring nearly 50 competitors across five powerful divisions. Fans packed the grandstands to watch action on the dual tracks as some of the Northeast's top pullers battled for victories in the Super Stock Diesel Tractors, Limited Pro Tractors, Modified Tractors, Super Farm Tractors, and Two-Wheel Drive Trucks. The Super Stock Diesel Tractors opened the day's competition with a strong 15-tractor field. Early in the class, Jacob Blefance put Chain Reaction atop the leaderboard with an impressive 341-foot pass on the fourth hook of the afternoon. One by one, competitors attempted to chase down the mark, but Blefance remained the leader for much of the session. Late in the class, however, Robert Horton and Lil Less Patience found another level of power. With only three hooks remaining, Horton thundered down the track to 366 feet, taking over the lead by more than 20 feet and securing the class victory. On the second track, the Limited Pro Tractors brought another 15 entries to the fairgrounds. The class started with a bang as the team tractors Borderline to Heaven and Borderline Obsession immediately set the standard with passes of 313 and 315 feet. Despite numerous challengers throughout the afternoon, neither tractor was displaced from the top of the leaderboard. When the final competitor had completed their run, Jeff Dana's Borderline to Heaven stood victorious after leading the field from the very beginning. The mighty Modified Tractors were next to make their appearance, with five competitors ready to battle. John Duggan and Road Runner wasted no time making a statement, blasting down the track for a class-leading 377-foot effort. The rest of the field gave chase, but no one could match Duggan's distance. The closest challenge came from Underestimated, which reached 349 feet, leaving Duggan comfortably atop the standings and in possession of the Modified Tractor victory. The Super Farm Tractors delivered one of the afternoon's most competitive classes, featuring 10 strong entries. On the second pass of the class, Nathan Williams and Addiction put together a solid 347.96-foot run to establish the mark to beat. Several competitors came close, but the lead remained intact until Scoob Van der Weet brought 44 Special Reloaded to the starting line. Van der Weet responded with a tremendous 353-foot pass to move into first place. The very next competitor, Jacob St. Mary in 4th Generation, mounted a challenge with a 347-foot pull but settled for third. As the remaining tractors completed their runs, Van der Weet held firm to earn the Super Farm victory. The final class of the evening featured the crowd-favorite Two-Wheel Drive Trucks. Dave Sheldon and Shaggy established the initial benchmark with a 287-foot run that stood for most of the class. Competitors continued to attack the mark, but none could improve upon it until the next-to-last hook of the night. Mike Martel drove Hay Shaker to a winning distance of 294 feet, moving into the top position and hanging on through the final competitor to claim the class victory. As another successful Washington County Fair event came to a close, attention now shifts to a busy Labor Day Weekend for the NYTPA. The organization will make four stops over three days, beginning September 4 with appearances at the Montgomery County Fair and Fonda Speedway, kicking off a weekend that promises plenty more horsepower and excitement for pulling fans across New York. Gallery

Jeff Dana and Barderline to Heaven throw the smoke as he powers down the track to 315 feet and gets the Limited Pro Tractors win. Gallery

JP Corrow (61) gets to the line first over JJ Laporte (45) to get the win on the night. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — With the 2026 championship season entering its final stretch, Airborne Park Speedway hosted its annual Make-A-Wish Night on Saturday evening, featuring a full card of racing highlighted by Twin 20-lap features for the JS Steel Sportsman Modifieds. By night's end, several championship battles had tightened while others saw contenders create valuable breathing room with only two races remaining. The evening began with the Crown Vic division, where nine competitors answered the call for a 20-lap feature. Trevor Jaques led the field to green and quickly established himself at the front, but all eyes were soon focused on eighth-place starter Richie Turner. Turner methodically worked his way through traffic before taking the lead in the opening laps. Once out front, he pulled away from the field and drove to his fifth victory of the season. The win proved doubly important as points leader Scott Richner struggled to a sixth-place finish, allowing Turner to leave the night with a four-point advantage atop the standings. The first of two JS Steel Sportsman Modified features saw 15 cars take the green flag. Cory Castell and Jamy Begor put on a spirited battle for the lead early in the event before Castell gradually found another gear. As the laps wound down, Castell stretched his advantage and crossed the finish line first to record the first Sportsman Modified victory of his career. Begor settled for second while championship leader Travis Bruno completed the podium in third. Bruno's solid finish, combined with a tenth-place result for title rival Heywood, allowed him to increase his championship edge to 16 points. Castell remained fifth in the standings, 52 points back and still within striking distance entering the season's final two events. The Hartson Total Opening 358 Modifieds then took center stage for their 30-lap main event. Chris Raabe started on the front row and wasted little time establishing control of the race. While Raabe drove away from the field, championship contenders Mike Mahaney and Felix Roy mounted impressive charges from tenth and eleventh starting positions. Both worked their way into the top three but were unable to challenge Raabe for the victory. Raabe collected his second win of the season and climbed to sixth in the standings. Meanwhile, Roy's strong finish cut Mahaney's championship lead to just nine points. The Renegades feature provided another chapter in the division's title fight. Steven Bresette led the opening laps before Billy Thwaits stormed to the front. Thwaits faced persistent challenges from Nathaniel Guay and Brad Bushey throughout the race but never relinquished the top spot. The victory was his seventh of the season and allowed him to expand his points lead to ten markers after Shawn Duquette recorded a fifth-place finish. In the Rain Pro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modified division, Antony Boissonnault appeared poised to score his first career victory after leading much of the 20-lap contest. However, championship leader Gary English steadily reeled him in during the closing laps. English eventually made the winning pass and drove away to earn his third victory of the year. The win extended his points lead to 15 over Bro Roberts, while defending champion Kobe Hernandez remained third in the standings, 36 points out of the lead. The second Sportsman Modified feature may have produced the most exciting battle of the evening. Codie Aubin and Travis Bruno traded the lead during the early stages before Caleb Drugan emerged as a contender after starting eighth. Following a restart, Drugan worked his way around Bruno and took command of the race. Late in the event, Mike Wright charged spectacularly from 15th on the grid to challenge for the victory, but Drugan held firm to claim his second win of the season. Wright finished second ahead of Aubin, while Bruno's consistency proved valuable in the championship race. With Heywood struggling throughout both features, Bruno's lead ballooned to 32 points with only two races remaining. The Mini Stocks brought 25 cars to the speedway for a thrilling 15-lap feature. J.J. Laporte controlled the early laps while fending off challenges from Nick Harnden. Points leader J.P. Corrow steadily advanced from 13th starting position and joined the fight for the lead late in the race. A late caution set up a dramatic restart, and Corrow edged Laporte in a thrilling side-by-side finish at the checkered flag to score his second victory of the season. With Speedy Bresette finishing fifth, Corrow increased his championship lead to 45 points. The evening concluded with a 40-lap Enduro. After surviving the chaos and attrition that traditionally accompany the division, Lopes emerged victorious. The win helped him maintain a 14-point advantage in the standings heading into the closing weeks of the season. As Round 12 came to a close, several championship battles remain undecided, while others are beginning to take shape as contenders separate themselves from the field. Airborne Park Speedway now turns its attention to September 3, when the track hosts its penultimate event of the season. The evening will be highlighted by a 50-lap JS Steel Sportsman Modified feature paying $1,500 to win, setting the stage for another crucial night in the race toward the 2026 championships. Gallery

Chris Raabe rides the high side as he gets his second win of the season. Gallery

Dany Gagne (90) with the pass on the high side to get around Preston Forbes for his first of the season. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Airborne Park Speedway returned to action in front of a packed pit area and enthusiastic crowd Saturday night, with more than 80 race teams filling the grounds for an exciting evening of dirt-track racing. Headlining the program was a special $1,000-to-win Mini Stock feature, while the Hartson Total Opening 358 Modifieds, JS Steel Sportsman Modifieds, RainPro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modifieds, and Renegades completed the card. After hot laps and qualifying heat races wrapped up, feature racing took center stage. The Hartson Total Opening 358 Modifieds led off the night's feature program with 15 cars taking the green flag for 30 laps. Preston Forbes and Jordan Fornwalt set the pace early, battling intensely for the lead before Forbes began to establish control. That advantage was quickly challenged by Danny Gagne, who steadily reeled in the leader and engaged in an entertaining battle at the front of the field. As the race progressed, the high groove became the preferred line around the speedway. Gagne expertly used the cushion to power around Forbes and take command. A late-race charge from points leader Mike Mahaney kept fans on the edge of their seats, but Gagne remained composed and drove away with his first victory of the season. Mahaney finished second, while Forbes completed the podium in third. The win keeps Gagne's championship hopes alive, although he remains 70 points behind Mahaney with only two races remaining. Mahaney also extended his lead over Felix Roy in the standings to 11 points. The spotlight then shifted to the highly anticipated $1,000-to-win Mini Stock special, where a stout field of 26 competitors answered the call for the 20-lap main event. Nick Harnden and Glen Engstrom put on an exciting battle for the lead during the opening laps before disaster struck for Engstrom. While racing side-by-side with Harnden, Engstrom spun in Turns 1 and 2, bringing out a caution and ending his bid for victory. On the restart, Speedy Bresette emerged as the new challenger. Bresette and Harnden, longtime friends and fierce competitors, traded positions and raced door-to-door as the laps clicked away. A late-race restart proved to be the turning point of the event as Bresette found an opening and drove around Harnden for the lead. From there, he pulled away to secure the $1,000 winner's payday and his fourth victory of the season. Francis White crossed the line second, while Jake Fountain charged into third after getting around Harnden in the closing laps. The podium finish allowed Fountain to trim teammate JP Corrow's championship lead to just eight points with three races left to run. The JS Steel Sportsman Modifieds were next on track for their 25-lap feature, attracting a field of 16 cars. Dylan Rabtoy and Vince Quenneville quickly established themselves as the class of the field and pulled away from the rest of the pack. The pair waged a thrilling duel throughout the event before Quenneville found momentum in the high lane during the closing circuits. Using the cushion to his advantage, Quenneville surged into the lead and captured his first Airborne Park Speedway victory of the season. Rabtoy settled for second, while Jason McClatchie rounded out the top three. The Sportsman championship race also saw a change at the top of the standings as two-time defending champion Travis Bruno reclaimed the points lead. Bruno now holds a slim two-point advantage with three races remaining. Nine cars took part in the RainPro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modified feature. Antony Boissonnet controlled the opening stages of the 20-lap contest, but Brogan Roberts stayed within striking distance and eventually mounted his challenge. At the midway point, Roberts found speed around the outside and powered past Boissonnet to take over the lead. While points leader Gary English closed the gap late in the race, Roberts was able to withstand the pressure and score his second Airborne victory of the season. The win also tightened the championship battle, as Roberts trimmed English's advantage to just 10 points with three races still on the schedule. The final feature of the evening belonged to the Renegades, which brought 12 cars to the speedway for their 20-lap showdown. Tyler Irwin led the early laps before the division's two top championship contenders, Billy Thwaits and Shawn Duquette, worked their way to the front. Once there, the familiar rivals staged another entertaining battle for victory. This time, Thwaits came out on top. The veteran driver scored his sixth victory of the season and, in the process, moved into the championship lead. Thwaits now holds a four-point advantage over Duquette as the title fight enters its final weeks. Airborne Park Speedway returns to action on August 27 for the 358 Modified Special, with all weekly divisions also scheduled to compete as several championship battles continue to heat up approaching the season's end. Gallery

Vince Quenneville (1x) using the top sie to perfection to get around Dylan Rabtoy for the JS Steel Sportsman Modified win. Gallery

Rick Eakins and Shelby New Holland carries the feet slightly off the ground to 344 feet as they win the Super Stock Tractors. MALONE, N.Y. — The New York Tractor Pullers Association (NYTPA) made its annual return to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon, bringing some of the Northeast's top truck and tractor pullers to a packed grandstand crowd. A total of 32 entries across five divisions put on a spectacular show of horsepower and determination as competitors battled for top honors on the Franklin County track. The event featured Super Stock Tractors, Super Farm Tractors, Limited Pro Stock Tractors, Two-Wheel-Drive Trucks, and Super Stock 4x4 Trucks. The first class to take to the track was the Super Stock Tractors. Despite a small field of three competitors, the class produced an entertaining battle. Veteran puller Rick Eakins used his experience at the Malone track to his advantage, guiding Shelby to the victory over High Hopes and Foolish Highlander. Next came the powerful Two-Wheel-Drive Trucks, where six competitors answered the call. The crowd roared as Howling Wolf put together the run of the class, becoming the only truck to surpass the 300-foot mark. The impressive pass secured the victory over Josh Perry and Sneaky Pete. The Super Farm Tractor division produced one of the most competitive classes of the afternoon, with eight entries taking their shot at the sled. It proved to be a banner day for John Deere machines as they claimed the top two positions. In a tight battle, Jason Van De Weert piloted 44 Special Reloaded to the victory by just two feet over Karl Durant and Big Game. The competition heated up even more in the Limited Pro Stock Tractor division. Six entries took part, but it quickly became clear that anyone failing to reach 300 feet would not be in contention. Four competitors eclipsed the mark, setting up a thrilling finish. In the end, Andre Bourdeau and Secret Weapon claimed the win by six feet over Jeff Dana and Borderline to Heaven. The evening concluded with the fan-favorite Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, which drew a strong field of nine competitors. The class came down to the final hook of the night as the leaders continued to swap positions. When the dust settled, Dan Komarony and All Bottled Up delivered the winning run, finishing eight feet ahead of Jon Zakarauskas and The Hulk. The Franklin County Fair stop marked another successful event for the NYTPA as competitors and fans alike enjoyed an afternoon filled with horsepower and close competition. The association now turns its attention to the Washington County Fair in Greenwich, New York, on August 29, following a brief break while many teams focus on the prestigious National Tractor Pulling Championships in Bowling Green, Ohio, scheduled for August 19-22. Gallery

Dan Macdonald and Silent Thunder skies it down the track in the two-wheel-drive truck class to 284 feet and a 4th-place finish.Gallery

Great White performed their classic " Once Bitten, Twice Shy to the energetic crowd. MALONE, N.Y. — Classic rock fans turned out in force on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as Sebastian Bach, the original voice of Skid Row, and Great White took the stage at the Franklin County Fairgrounds for one of the most anticipated concerts of the 176th Franklin County Fair. The concert brought together two legendary names from the hard rock era, delivering an evening filled with powerful vocals, soaring guitar solos, and fan-favorite rock anthems. The show was part of the fair's diverse entertainment lineup that also included Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, Dylan Marlowe, Austin Snell, and the NYTPA Tractor Pull. Fairgoers began gathering at the grandstand and track area before the performance, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Organizers promoted the event as a night of legendary rock music, drawing fans from across the North Country and neighboring regions. Tickets were offered as general admission with access to either grandstand seating or trackside standing areas. Sebastian Bach's set featured several songs from his Skid Row years, including "Slave to the Grind," "Big Guns," "Monkey Business," "Piece of Me," and "I Remember You." The performance showcased many of the songs that made Skid Row one of the most successful hard rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Great White added its blues-influenced hard rock sound to the evening's entertainment, helping create a concert atmosphere that celebrated the era of arena rock and classical guitar-driven music. The event marked another major highlight of fair week in Malone, where agricultural traditions, family attractions, and nationally recognized entertainment came together to attract thousands of visitors. As the final notes echoed across the fairgrounds, the Sebastian Bach and Great White concert had given rock fans an unforgettable night and added another memorable chapter to the long history of live entertainment at the Franklin County Fair.Gallery

Sebastian Bach performing his classic Monkey Business with his niece. Gallery

Austin Snell performed his hit "Muddy Water Rockstar" to the crowd from the stage side. MALONE, N.Y. — Country music fans gathered at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 14, 2026, as rising Nashville star Dylan Marlowe headlined a night of live entertainment with special guest Austin Snell. The concert was a featured performance at the 2026 Franklin County Fair, drawing country music enthusiasts from across the North Country. Marlowe, recognized as one of Spotify's 2023 Hot Country Artists to Watch, brought his blend of modern country sound and energetic stage presence to the fair's grandstand stage. Fair officials announced the performance earlier in the year as a major addition to the fair's entertainment lineup. Opening the evening was Georgia native Austin Snell, a fast-rising performer known for blending country and rock. Snell has built a growing national following through his original music and extensive touring schedule, making him a popular choice to join Marlowe for the Malone concert. The event was held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on East Main Street in Malone, with fairgoers enjoying an evening that combined live country music with the traditional attractions of fair week, including midway rides, food vendors, agricultural exhibits, and family entertainment. Tickets were available in both grandstand and trackside seating, making the concert accessible to a wide range of fair attendees. Casella sponsored the show, and it was promoted as one of the fair's marquee country music events for 2026. The Dylan Marlowe and Austin Snell concert continued the Franklin County Fair's tradition of bringing nationally recognized recording artists to Malone. With a crowd eager to hear today's country hits and discover rising stars, the August 14 performance added another memorable chapter to the fair's long history of summer entertainment.Gallery

Dylan Marlowe strumming the guitar to his country hit "Record High"Gallery

Jeremiah King (75), JP Corrow, and Hayden Bourdeau (1x) had some tight racing during the Mini Stock main as JP Corrow got a little sideways trying to hold on to the points lead. The calendar may have flipped to August, but the action at Airborne Park Speedway remained as hot as ever as the track hosted Round 10 of the season along with its annual Backpack Giveaway Night. With 88 cars filling the pit area across six divisions, fans were treated to a full night of racing as Airborne helped send local kids back to school in style. The feature action began with the return of the Crown Vic division, where 12 drivers took the green for a 15-lap showdown. After an impressive drive from eighth on the starting grid, Richie Turner worked his way to the front and took control of the race. Turner was forced to withstand late pressure from Andrew Lopes and Beau Reeves, but the veteran driver stayed smooth and consistent to capture his fourth victory of the season. Lopes and Reeves completed the podium while Scott Richner's fifth-place effort allowed him to cut the championship gap to just six points. The spotlight then shifted to the Hartson Total Opening 358 Modifieds for their 30-lap main event. Fifteen cars rolled onto the speedway with Thomas Cook quickly asserting himself at the front of the field. Racing on a tacky track surface, Cook built a comfortable advantage and appeared poised for a breakthrough win. Late in the race, however, the pressure mounted as Felix Roy and Tim Fuller closed in. Despite the challenge, Cook never faltered, holding off the hard-charging veterans to score his first career 358 Modified victory. Roy crossed the line second while Mike Mahaney came home fourth, allowing Roy to trim the championship deficit to just 10 points. The Renegades delivered another chapter in what has become one of the best championship battles of the season. Eleven cars took the green flag for their 20-lap feature, with points rivals Billy Thwaits and Duquette once again battling for supremacy. This time it was Thwaits who got the upper hand, driving to his fifth victory of the season. Duquette settled for second while Brad Bushey completed the top three. With the victory, Thwaits tightened the points race to just two markers with only a handful of races remaining. A strong 16-car field answered the call for the JS Steel Sportsman Modified feature. Vince Quenneville led the opening laps while Keith Pelkey and Nick Heywood remained within striking distance. The story of the race, however, belonged to Evan Roberts. Starting at the tail of the field, Roberts methodically worked his way through traffic before mounting a late charge to the front. Roberts grabbed the lead in the closing laps and drove away for his second win of the season. Pelkey and Heywood rounded out the top three. The championship battle saw another shakeup as Heywood's third-place finish was enough to reclaim the points lead by three points, while Roberts moved into third in the standings. The Rain Pro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modifieds featured eight entries for their 15-lap contest. The race up front came down to reigning champion and current points leader Kobe Hernandez and Gary English. On this night, English proved to be the class of the field, racing to victory while extending his championship lead to 15 points over Brogan Roberts. David Johnson completed the podium with a third-place finish. Closing out the evening were the always entertaining Mini Stocks, which brought a stout field of 25 cars to the speedway. The battle for the win centered on Josh Laporte and Glenn Engstrom, who spent much of the race trading the top spot. When the checkered flag finally waved, it was Engstrom standing in Victory Lane. Jake Fountain finished third, and with points contender JP Corrow ending the night in sixth, Fountain gained valuable ground in the championship battle by cutting the deficit by 15 points. Airborne Park Speedway roars back to life next Thursday night for another edition of Thursday Night Thunder, highlighted by the Mini Stock Special. The division will compete in an extended-distance feature with a hefty $1,000 payday awaiting the winner in what promises to be another exciting night of action at the North Country oval. Gallery

Gary English (53) celebrates his victory in the Rain Pro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modified feature. Gallery