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Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: The Cool sign has been removed at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.

The former Glens Falls Civic Center is currently a nameless entity.

“Cool Insuring Agency was purchased by Gallagher Insurance a few years ago, so they formally no longer exist as an entity,” Arena director Jeff Mead said in response to a Chronicle inquiry.

Gallagher had agreed when it purchased Cool …

Zander Frost writes: Rap superstar Ice Spice and her boyfriend, New York Jets superstar Sauce Gardner, were spotted this weekend around Lake George.

This week Mr. Gardner, 24, became the NFL’s highest paid cornerback with a 4-year, roughly $120-million extension. He has had a very successful start to his career, despite playing for the New York Jets.

The photo was taken and posted by Amari Prunty with the caption, “Yes …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

While the Adirondacks High Peaks to the north understandably draw hiking enthusiasts from around the world, as an avid hiker myself it’s amazing to me how many serious climbs are just within an hour’s drive of Glens Falls, where I live.

These mountains can be summited on weekdays even when short on time, and still provide great workouts and even better views.

Since early …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be displayed at American Legion Post 574 on 72 Pearl Street in Hudson Falls, Friday to Monday, July 25 to July 28. “We will be conducting a Reading of the Names continuously throughout the event,” Julie Montello, President of the Legion Post’s Auxiliary Unit, tells The Chronicle.

“With over 58,000 names inscribed on the wall [of Americans who …

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

The Glen Drive-In on Route 9 in Queensbury will offer a special showing of the 1983 movie The Outsiders on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

The screening was set in motion by Victoria Mason and Olivia Sutton, English teachers at in South Glens Falls.

Mrs. Mason said the 1967 book on which the coming-of-age movie is based has long been a staple of the school curriculum. She …