Friday, November 6, 2026

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No restitution yet for Argyle dog deaths, says victim

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Former Glens Falls resident Danielle Barber, whose dogs Luna and Odin were two of the 21 that died overnight at Anastasia’s Acres in Argyle in August 2025, told The Chronicle on Oct. 23 that “Those of us that put in restitution for our dogs have not seen payment.”

The Chronicle previously reported that at the May 27, 2026 sentencing of kennel owner Anastasia Palulis, …

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Undefeated Glens Falls steams into playoffs

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

With a 43-14 win against Schalmont Friday, Glens Falls football finished the regular season 8-0.

The Black Bears enter the Class B Section 2 playoffs as the one seed in the North Division. They face Lansingburgh (3-5) in the section quarterfinals at home on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m.

Last year Glens Falls’ season ended with a 42-20 loss to Sleepy Hollow in …

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Saratoga builder Witt seeks OK in Corinth: 80 ‘tiny houses’ & ‘glamping’ tents on the Hudson River

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

John Witt’s Witt Construction seeks approval to build “Sundara,” a “nature retreat” with 80 “eco-lodging units,” combining “tiny homes” and “luxury glamping accommodations,” on 87 acres along the Hudson River on Folts Road in the Town of Corinth.

They term the plan a “high-quality, ecologically sensitive wellness resort.” The “collection of luxury canvas tents and crafted tiny homes” would each have “private outdoor spaces, …

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Graffiti mars historical mural on side of Wood Theater; Nazi images at 333 Glen garage

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Incidents of graffiti in downtown Glens Falls were discussed at the last Common Council meeting and on social media.

Anti-American rhetoric was scrawled onto the history mural on the north side of the Wood Theater across from Spot Coffee, and the art was generally disfigured with markings made in black paint.

Mayor Diana Palmer told The Chronicle she spoke with an Arts District member …

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Warren County aims at Kratom & Nitrous bans

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted at their October meeting to advance local laws prohibiting the sale of kratom and limiting sale of nitrous oxide chargers to restaurants and other businesses with appropriate permits or licenses.

Washington County in May banned sale and distribution of kratom and nitrous oxide, other than for approved uses.

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on October 20 …

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