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By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

When Lindsey Meade graduated from North Warren Central School in 2011, the one thing her mom Sharon Meade urged her not to become was a hair stylist.

“She’s been in the business” for more than 40 years, while doing other work as well. “So she wanted something different for me, something that included benefits, something that included time off.

“You know, being a hairdresser is …

Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: The Chronicle caught Chicago mural artist Michael Ferrarell getting started on his multi panel mural on the alley side of the Wood Theater, facing SPoT Coffee.

“Oh, The Chronicle, you’re in it!” he said when we introduced ourselves.

The panels will depict local history through images of significant people, events and landmarks, as derived in part from a survey of residents.

It was commissioned by …

What is this “Trunk or Treat?”

Organizes decorate their cars or other fun vehicles for Halloween and invite kids to “Trick or Treat” from the trunks. Locally, Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing pioneered it. It took off during the pandemic as a safely socially distanced event sticks — because it’s fun. Below are some such offerings around here.

At Up Yonda, Bolton

Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing offers …

Warren County’s ARPA — American Rescue Plan Recover Act — Advisory Committee met again on Friday, Oct. 14, and recommended 21 recipients for funding, The Board of Supervisors has final say. Here are the recommendations.

5 First Responder groups
• $75,000 to the North Warren Emergency Squad
• $46,568 to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad
• $37,435 to the Bay Ridge Fire Co.
• $30,000 to the Warrensburg Emergency Squad…

By Mark Frost & Zander Frost
Chronicle Editor

The Chronicle sat down for separate extensive interviews last week with 21st District Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and her Democratic challenge Matt Castelli.

They disagree on most things. On abortion it’s drastic.

Rep. Stefanik: “I am pro life with exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother…

“I don’t support taxpayer dollars going towards funding abortion. That’s the Hyde Amendment, which …