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Glens Falls High School said it will retire Joe Girard III’s #11 jersey during a special ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

“This honor recognizes his extraordinary impact on our program and community,” Glens Falls Athletic Director Shane Jones was quoted. “Joseph’s contributions are immeasurable, and his legacy of excellence, leadership, and dedication will forever be a part of our history.

“With that said, we …

CHRONICLE SCOOP: Zander Frost reports: The Fun Spot on Route 9 in Queensbury is seeking approval for a major expansion of its daycare facility “to help meet the need for growing demand.”

The project would demolish a facility maintenance shop and storage space “to construct two new daycare classrooms with bath and storage facilities,” documents submitted to the Queensbury Planning Board said.

The two new daycare classrooms would add to …

Cathy DeDe reports: A skater fell through the ice Saturday at Diamond Point on Lake George and was able to “self-rescue,” Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr confirmed to The Chronicle.

Sheriff LaFarr said the skaters, “entered onto the ice at Million Dollar Beach. They skated north to the area of Diamond Point and one of them, a female, fell through. She was able to self rescue.”

“All are safe, no …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

In case you haven’t been paying attention: The Glens Falls boys basketball program is really, really good right now.

That much was clear to the mostly full crowd in Hudson Falls on Friday night that watched the Black Bears dismantle the home team 87-49, snapping the Tigers’ eight game winning streak.

Further evidence of Glens Falls’s excellence is the fact that the Black Bears …