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LG launches new Diane Struble book

The Lake George Historical Association plans a day-long “meet the writer” event to celebrate Called by the Water: When Diane Struble Swam Lake George, a new book by Diane’s daughter, Gwenne Rippon.

The free celebration is Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., outside under a tent at the Historical Museum, on the Old Courthouse grounds at 290 Canada Street, Lake George Village.

Ms. Rippon will sign …

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Drellos withstands protest; wins again at Devil’s Speedway

Queensbury’s Demetrios Drellos was officially declared the winner of the 30-lap Pepsi Sportsman Modified race held at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on The Stove Depot Night last Saturday, September 19.

“A protest was filed against the Queensbury, N.Y., driver’s General Motors “602 crate” engine following his fourth consecutive win at the Vermont track on Saturday night,” wrote Devil’s Bowl Media Director Justin St. Louis.

“The team of second-place finisher Justin Comes …

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Our September 24 front page

Real Estate is Selling! South Glens Falls and Fort Edward talk school merger. Marathon Dance update. Makeover at Massie’s. Lake George hemlocks in jeopardy. Crandall Park tennis & pickleball courts open; event on Oct. 1. No Great Escape in 2020, on to ’21. Bolton rallies for Lakeside Lodge after fire. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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Blais is blazing mad re non-car show

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Lake George Mayor Bob Blais minced no words after cars and crowds jammed the village last weekend despite pandemic-caused cancellation of the Adirondack Nationals car show.

“A bunch of unruly spectators came to Lake George, bent on seeing a show, basically going to be done by people who came with their muscle cars, encouraging and egging them on and hoping they would see illegal …

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Log Jam: Strong summer; shifted salad bar; went to all-day menu

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“It’s been a very busy summer,” says long-time Log Jam Restaurant manager Tony Grecco.

Despite occupancy limitations due to COVID, “we were filled up for what we could do all through July and August.”

The biggest change, other than 50 percent maximum occupancy, Mr. Grecco said, was with the Log Jam’s signature salad bar.

“We get a lot of calls every day,” he said. …

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