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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 …

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

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes; Glens Falls Ward 2 Councilman Bob Landry is concerned the condition of the alleyway off the City Hall Ridge Street parking lot poses a fire hazard.

The alley is behind restaurants Farmacy and Radici on Ridge Street and The Mikado on Glen Street.

At the Jan. 13 Common Council meeting, Mr. Landry said the alley has large plastic 55-gallon cooking oil drums and wooden pallets …

Assistant Chief Robert Miksch and Firefighter Stephen Girard retired from the Glens Falls Fire Department after 34 and 24 years of service respectively. The department honored them with the traditional final ride out of the Ridge Street Fire station on Sunday, Jan. 18. Mayor Diana Palmer attended and thanked both men for their service.

Acting Fire Chief Izzy Modert said last week in a report to the Board of Public …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe reports: William “Bill” VanNess plans to run for Queensbury Town Supervisor in November.

“I am going for an interview with the Conservative Committee on February 3, and with the Republican Committee on February 4,” seeking both endorsements, he told The Chronicle.

Mr. VanNess is a retired Investigator for the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and a retired Lake George Park Commission Marine Patrol Officer.

He also …