Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Battle over use of herbicide vs. milfoil on Lake George

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

The proposed introduction of ProcellaCOR EC, an herbicide to treat the Eurasian Watermilfoil invasive species on Lake George, has split organizations around the lake.

Glen Lake already uses the chemical and says it is safe and effective. The Lake George Association is strongly opposed to its use in Lake George.

Last week, the Adirondack Park Agency twice voted 6-4 to allow the Lake George …

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Cool Insuring Arena completing luxury box suites

Interior view of a modern stadium showing empty seating sections and a white-walled box or suite area with gray chairs.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Five new luxury boxes and suites at Cool Insuring Arena are “nearly ready to go,” says General Manager Jeff Mead.

He gave The Chronicle a quick tour Tuesday morning, while also monitoring fallout from Monday night’s storm, which revealed several leaks in the re-roofing project that is currently underway.

The new suites are located next to the press box, above sections X, W and …

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Kevin Richards: Line Dance leader’s 30th

A man in a dark blazer and red shirt stands in an elegant hallway with white columns and classical architecture.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Keven Richards celebrates 30 years of Country Line Dancing in Upstate New York “with a free ‘Wild West Line Dance Fest’ at the Wild West Ranch/The Barn at French Mountain” on Route 9 in Lake George on Friday, April 22.

“I fell into it and I never got out of it,” the Corinth native and CMA winner says of his dual careers in country …

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‘Serial entrepreneurs’ jump big into ‘Rocket’ bottle & can redemption biz

Woman sitting behind a large collection of canned food donations arranged on the floor in a gymnasium.

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Tyler Russell says he comes from a family of “serial entrepreneurs,” and the newest venture for him and his wife Julia Sanzen is a major plunge into returnable bottles and cans.

The couple bought the former Stewart’s property at 255 Ridge Street (across the street from the new Stewart’s) in Glens Falls and have opened Rocket Recycling.

Mr. Russell said they also purchased 88-90 …

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Our April 21 front page

Scanned front page of The Chronicle newspaper from April 21-27, 2022, featuring articles about a building renovation and school board issues.

Spring Home Issue! LGPC vs. LGA. Unveiled: Classical redo of 220 Glen. Views on Lake George School Board race. Cool Insuring Arena completing luxury box suites. Earth Day. Battle over use of herbicide vs. milfoil on Lake George. Rock returns to Cool: Breaking Benjamin Tuesday. ‘Serial entrepreneurs’ jump big into ‘Rocket’ bottle & can redemption biz. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!…

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