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Alleged drunk driver; death on Quaker Road

May 4, 2023

A Granville man was charged with felony Vehicular Manslaughter and misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated in a May 3 accident that killed Nicholas J. Canning, 33, of Queensbury.

The Warren County Sheriff’s police report said:

“On May 3, 2023 at 11:47 pm, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a serious motor vehicle crash on Quaker Rd in the Town of Queensbury.

“Michael Campbell II, age 39 of Granville, …

Wildfire extinguished in Queensbury’s Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve

April 14, 2023

Fire companies extinguished a wildfire Wednesday at the Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve in Queensbury, the town’s Recreation Department said.

“An area near the riverside bluffs was burning and several fire companies responded along with DEC Forest Rangers to control and extinguish the blaze,” the Department posted on Facebook.

“The trail system was not affected and the trails will remain open for public use. DEC Forest Rangers will continue to closely …

Rockwell Falls Public Library postpones Drag Queen Story Hour

April 13, 2023

Saturday’s scheduled Drag Queen Story Hour in Lake Luzerne has been postponed. The Rockwell Falls Public Library Board of Trustees announced the decision after a contentious special meeting Tuesday night.

The library wrote, “We feel that it is necessary for us to do additional research into the performer and the content of the show, and to share that information with the community.

“No future date has yet been set for …

GF in lockout due to “‘Swatting’ non-credible threat received by multiple school districts”

March 30, 2023

A message from Glens Falls City School District to parents said that the school district is in lockout after a “‘Swatting’ non-credible threat received by multiple school districts.”

“At approximately 9:25 a.m., Glens Falls City Schools were notified by the NYS Police that multiple districts, including ours, have been the subject of false 911 calls this morning indicating active shooter situations at buildings. Law enforcement officials have deemed this is

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JG3: Entering NBA draft process and college transfer portal

March 24, 2023

Glens Falls native JG3 today announced his current plans as he heads towards his fifth and final year of college basketball eligibility. He said he will enter the 2023 NBA Draft Process, but also maintain collegiate eligibility and enter the transfer portal.

“From the time I was a little kid, I’ve been committed with a relentless pursuit to play the game of basketball at the highest level. My focus has

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