Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Weddings on trend: ‘What we’re seeing’

A black and white dog wearing a blue bow tie sits on a brick path next to a person in blue pants and brown shoes.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

We’re hearing that weddings are big, and back, mostly tradtional with some fun touches. We talked to several area venues to see what’s happening.


Emily Stein at The Lodge at Echo Lake is seeing “Unplug Unplug Unplug!” with “lots of wedding couples asking guests to leave photo taking to their photographer and/or videographer so that they can enjoy the evening.”

Also, sparkler send-offs …

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Glens Falls Kiwanis eyes possible restart of ‘Taste’; seeking restaurants

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Glens Falls Kiwanis Club is reaching out to restaurants to potentally re-start the Taste of the North Country food festival on hold since Covid.

The much-loved event typically took place the last Sunday of September in City Park, Glens Falls.

Kiwanis member Patricia Van Buren is heading the effort. “We need a minimum of 20 restaurants to commit to it before we will do …

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Hudson Falls’ 6’10” Jonathan Beagle conference player of week for UAlbany

A basketball player in a yellow jersey shoots over a defender in a black jersey during a game.

Hudson Falls native Jonathan Beagle, a 6’10” sophomore forward for the University at Albany’s men’s basketball team, was named the America East Player of the Week on Jan. 2.

Beagle recorded his fifth double-double of the season in the Great Danes’ 86-69 victory over Long Island University at the Barclays Center, home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, on Dec. 28. Beagle finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds, helping improve …

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Rolling Thunder!

A crowded ice hockey arena with spectators watching players on the ice and a large scoreboard display overhead.

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL are rolling. As of Tuesday, the team had won six games in a row and boasted a 22-8 record, good for second in the ECHL Eastern Conference standings.

Near the halfway point of the home schedule, Jeff Mead, general manager of the Cool Insuring Arena and president of business operations for the Thunder, said the team has sold …

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Glens Falls Planning Board cordial to cannabis plan at Dizzy Chicken

Two women smiling at the camera indoors, one wearing a tan jacket and the other wearing a gray jacket.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Jody Cracco of Lake George and her daughter Brittany Cracco of Glens Falls met with a generally welcoming and positive response from the Glens Falls Planning Board in their first meeting over the “Saratoga Cannabis Co.” dispensary they want to open at the former Dizzy Chicken restaurant on 72 South Street.

Her intent, Jody Cracco said at the January 2 meeting, was “to start …

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