Friday, January 23, 2026

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Sheriff vs. Treasurer in Warren County’s case of mis-paid millions

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

At Friday’s monthly meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Jim LaFarr shared with the County Board new specifics of the more than $3.3-million paid out last month to imposters purporting to be highway materials contractor Peckham Industries.

On December 12 and 23, the Treasurer’s office made electronic “ACH” [Automated Clearing House] payments of about $2.1 and $1.2 million to a scam …

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Glens Falls grad, resident on Paralympic ski team

Glens Falls High School Class of 2025 grad Lyndsay Strange has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. Paralympic Alpine Ski Team at the Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, March 6-15. She previously was head coach for the Mexico Alpine Ski Team for the past two Olympics in PyeongChang and Beijing.

One of Coach Strange’s athletes on the U.S. Paralympic team is Glens Falls resident Kelsey O’Driscoll, …

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Argyle dog defendants in court; judge advances case

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes: Defendants Robert and Anastasia Palulis appeared in Argyle Town Court Tuesday night, and Judge Stacy Davis made a determination that “the accusatory instruments are facially sufficient” for their criminal case to proceed.

Twenty-one dogs died overnight at the Palulises’ Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding facility in Argyle on Aug. 23-24.

The couple are charged with 22 misdemeanor counts of overdriving/torturing/injuring animals and failure to provide proper …

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BYU will retire Jimmer’s 32 jersey

Glens Falls native Jimmer Fredette will have his No. 32 jersey retired by Brigham Young University at the Cougars’ game against Colorado Feb. 14, becoming the fifth BYU player to receive the honor.

“Ever since I stepped on campus at BYU, I was welcomed,” Fredette was quoted in a BYU Athletics press release.

“I felt the love from my coaches, teammates, students and faculty. I wanted to be successful at …

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Ice Bars return! New winter staple

Time again for the North Country equivalent of a Tiki bar. Sure, we could cozy up in front of a warm fire, but why not embrace the season? Bundle up for outdoor bars and interactive sculptures crafted from ice, themed drinks and activities. Each is unique. Admission is free except where noted.

  • Funky Ice Fest, Adirondack Pub and Brewery, Lake George. Friday-Saturdays, Jan. 23-24 and 30-31, 5-10 p.m. Think 70s

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