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Winn: 26 Washington County drug overdose deaths in year; 39, Saratoga Co.; at least 10 in Warren; says supervisors must address it

Dear Editor:

According to CDC statistics (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/prov-county-drug- overdose.htm ), the provisional number for drug overdose deaths in Washington County for the 12 month period ending December 2022 was 26.

In Saratoga County, there were 39 deaths in 2022. Warren County reported 10 overdose deaths during this period, although this figure appears to be incomplete. For the Tri-County area, 75 deaths is a staggering number, particularly since such deaths are preventable …

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Stefanik: Biden Education chief sought to defund shooting sports classes in schools; yields to outcry

21st District Congresswoman Elise Stefanik writes:

Hunting and archery are cherished traditions in Upstate New York and the North Country, where we enjoy a rich outdoor heritage especially in the Adirondacks. Our communities believe that outdoor recreation, whether it be hunting, fishing, archery, camping, or other related activities should be encouraged and cultivated from a young age.

During my time in Congress, I have visited many local schools that proudly …

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Lake George’s Logan Marissal wrestles way into Harvard

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Lake George’s Logan Marissal has wrestled his way into Harvard University.

The 6’2”, 260-pound, 19-year-old will wrestle in the Ivy League starting this season.

“It’s definitely a crazy feeling for me,” Logan said. “I’m more grateful than anything. Because it was really a lot of luck. Like being in the right place at the right time.”

Logan at Harvard wasn’t an accident, though it …

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Our August 31 front page

Labor Day Issue Lake George’s Logan Marissal wrestles way into Harvard. GF Police: Group of juveniles in crime spree. Hannah’s college advice. Drug overdose deaths. FW Webb pulls rezone request; look elsewhere. Qby. students playing on new turf fields. Stefanik: Biden Education chief sought to defund shooting sports classes in schools; yields to outcry. 1,000 athletes to run-swim-bike at 17th LG Triathlon. LG school is now The Lakers; beat Falcons, …

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Great Escape: ‘The Bobcat’ wooden coaster coming ’24

The Great Escape announced its “largest investment in nearly 25 years” with “The Bobcat,” a new wooden coaster arriving in 2024.
 
“Run like a bobcat along this wooden family coaster’s track, the first-of-its-kind in Six Flags history. The Bobcat has all the charm of a classic wooden coaster enhanced by modern innovation to take you on a wild ride the whole family will love,” said a press release.
 
“This

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