By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

After more than 30 years idle, the Salem Steam Works building dating from the 1800s will soon be back in business.

Washington County natives Jon and Deana Ketchum, who returned from Denver, Colorado, purchased the former garment factory.

They are renovating the building and plan to live on the third floor, house their custom furniture business New Collar Goods on the first floor and …

Autumn Home Issue Lights planned for GF football field. Couple buys, will revive shuttered Salem factory. New invasive threat? Asian jumping worms. World’s Largest Garage Sale returns, Oct. 1-3. Sully’s East: We Do Not Discriminate re sex, race, vaccinated or unvaccinated. Heritage Apts. sell: $6.3-million. 25th Adk. Marathon is Oct. 2-3 in Schroon, Chester & Adirondack. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!…

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

WorkSmart, owner-founder Christy Alexander’s shared professional co-working and meeting space, invites the public to an open house in the renovated First National Bank building at 237 Glen Street on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Advance registration is requested, for Covid compliance. Info: www.worksmartgf.com, or call 480-7849.

WorkSmart occupies approximately 6,000 square feet in the marble clad former bank building that dates …

Busy, Busy Weekend! Adirondack Balloon Fest 8/23-26. Americade. Covid friction in the schools. Disc golf raised ‘nearly $10,000’ for Edward Bartholomew Fund; for internships. SGF Holiday Parade returns! Nov. 21, seeks $$ sponsors. Free in LG: Friday fireworks, Saturday rock-country music. HF: Derby Park ground broken. At GF Country Club: 3 holes in 1 in 1 day. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Lake George Jazz Weekend returns full force, live and in person, outdoors in Shepard Park, Lake George Village, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 17 to 19.

A signature production of the Lake George Arts Project for more than 25 years, the festival typically draws an appreciative crowd of hep cats, music appreciators, and general listeners from the Capital Region and beyond for its blend …