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Jeff Dunham & his puppets packed Cool Arena & kept it laughing Friday

A large crowd of people fills an indoor venue with a stage platform in the foreground where several people stand near equipment and speakers.

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Ventriloquist comedian Jeff Dunham had a sold out crowd of 5,286 at the Cool Insuring Arena laughing for two hours on Friday night, as the popular performer and his rambunctious quintet of puppets returned to Glens Falls for the first time since 2013.

Love was in the air as Mr. Dunham and his prankster puppet pals tried out material for their 11th special, “I’m …

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Big events for 2024!

Here it is, The Chronicle’s annual list of dates for some of our area’s most signature events. Be aware: It’s early in the year. Everything is subject to change!

  • Winter Realms, now to March 3 in Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George. Walk through light attractions, skating, ice bar, more.
  • Winter’s Dream, now to March 30 at Fort William Henry, Lake George. Interactive light-and-sound installation.
  • Battle for the Bridge, Jan.
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Our January 18 front page

Scanned front page of The Chronicle newspaper from January 18-24, 2024, featuring local news stories and advertisements.

Health & Fitness Quarterly Battenkill Creamery exits market. Springbrook Distillery. Battle of Bloody Pond Road. Glens Falls could lose hoop tourney again. Big plans for Mr. Bill’s. Arrest for 2022 firearms burglary in Queensbury. Jeff Dunham & his puppets packed Cool Arena & kept it laughing Friday. Stewart’s: $2 million for kid charities. Big events for 2024! Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment …

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Glens Falls could lose NYS boys basketball tournament to Binghamton — again

A banner advertising a boys' basketball championship tournament hangs on a brick building, featuring a player in a red uniform.

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

The New York State Public High School boys basketball tournament might depart Glens Falls for Binghamton — again.

“The recommendation from me is that it goes back to Binghamton,” Dr. Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, told The Chronicle Thursday.

“The recommendation from the Boys Basketball Committee is that it goes back to Glens Falls,” he …

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A professional officiant’s wedding viewpoint

A woman in a lace dress and man in a black lace top exchange vows with an officiant under a wooden arbor.

Valerie Epstein of North Country Nuptials in Glens Falls says she has officiated more than 300 weddings in the 8 years she’s been doing it professionally. She offers these thoughts and trends about the Ceremony — and touts what a professional officiant can provide.

  • Non-traditional ceremonies. This might include incorporating cultural elements such as a hand fasting (Celtic) or breaking of the wedding glass (Jewish).
  • Ceremonies that include children, with
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