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Grumbellies completes buy of former GFNB Ft. Edward; eyes May 20 opening

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Grumbellies closed on purchase of the former Glens Falls National Bank Fort Edward branch on April 14 and plans to open there on Tuesday, May 20.

Jeff and Irma Hamblin closed the restaurant/music venue’s first location in Fort Ann last July, after losing their lease.

They paid $215,000 for the former bank branch, Washington County real estate records said.

The Hamblins said a $200,000 …

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On the comeback, Northway Animal Clinic expands hours for emergency pet care; also 25th anniversary

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Northway Animal Emergency Clinic in Moreau is marking its 25th anniversary — but perhaps more importantly, it is finally nearing its original mission of providing off-hours emergency care for pets and other animals.

Covid “almost decimated us,” says veterinarian Michael Verra, president of the clinic’s Board of Directors.

Open only weekends since after Covid, the clinic will now be open nightly except Tuesdays and …

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Our May 1 front page

The Legal Issue. Jimmer retires as player. Northway Animal Clinic. No more Winter’s Dream. Qby to fix perilous Round Pond- Road-Rt. 9 intersection. Cole’s Collision plans to build at Former Blue Moose, Rt. 9, Qby. Man arrested, was shot by officer in SGF. All boat operators — except rentals — must pass the NYS safety course. Hudson Falls residents urge: Shut the trash burn plant. Grumbellies completes buy of former …

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Aiming to make 333 Glen pay for itself again

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Kevin Lynn, the Asset Manager who runs the property for owners, 333 Glen Street Associates, sat down with The Chronicle for “the first interview I’ve ever given in my 15 years here.”

He said they want to refill the building that has suffered since Covid but is on an upswing.

Leasing agent Mark Levack invited The Chronicle to join him and Mr. Lynn on …

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Hudson Falls High School’s popular Tiger Den Cafe operated by special needs students

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Twenty students with special needs in the SUCCESS program at Hudson Falls High School have been learning valuable life skills over the past year running the Tiger Den Cafe, delivering drinks, baked goods and smiles to teachers and staff.

Students decide the weekly menu, keep track of the ingredient supply, shop for what is needed, maintain a budget, make and package the products, do …

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