Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: The Proctors Theater Collaborative School of the Arts announced nominations for its 10th annual Capital Region High School Musical Theater Awards, with 17 local nods.

9 individual nominations

Twenty students were invited two callbacks for Outstanding Lead Performer. The final two winners go to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards — aka “The Jimmys” — June 22 in New York City. Locals in …

Dear Mr. Frost,

As the U.S. enters its fifth week striking Iran, Americans wonder: what next?

While we’ve had tactical success through Operation Epic Fury, destroyed many targets, and taken out the majority of the Iranian government, it’s still unclear what our next move is.

The war in Iran might be a successful show of U.S. capabilities, but with the economic and diplomatic costs, along with no clear endgame, the …

Harding Mazzotti Arena in Glens Falls will be the site of the “Upstate Tattoo Expo” Friday to Sunday, June 19 to 21. “Tattoo artists, live tattooing, oddities, collectibles, art, vendors and more,” they say. Tattoo artist and exhibitor spots open. Tickets on sale now or at the door. Tix: $22, $55 weekend adult, $17 and $33 child. Military, student, senior discounts available.

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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Inspiring Women of Glens Falls, the new book planned by organizers Elizabeth Little Hogan and Diana Palmer, is on track for October release.

Created by a team of 35 local volunteer writers, editors and illustrators, the workbook-size publication profiles notable women of the Glens Falls area, past and present. The target audience is middle school students and classrooms, “but so far adults have loved …

One might assume that Ranger Island was named for Robert Rogers and his Rangers, an independent group of soldiers who played an important role for the British during the French and Indian War.

However, the island was actually named after Judge Frederick E. Ranger, who was born in Queensbury in 1833 and served as justice of the peace of Glens Falls for years.

Around 1878, Ranger built a cottage named …