Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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3 restaurants close in southern Washington County; 1 sale pending

A two-story brick building with a covered porch hosts a community event with visitors, motorcycles parked out front, and patriotic bunting decorations.

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Auction Barn in Argyle, Salem Tavern in Salem, and The Bog in Cambridge each announced they will close. 

A post on The Bog’s Facebook attributed to owner Mark Harwood said, “after much thought and painful deliberation, I am closing The Bog.”

 “In the 3 1/2 years I’ve owned The Bog, I’ve come to the realization that a restaurant has to have the owner

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Step by step: How she built a small business

Woman wearing glasses and dark shirt seated in chair, smiling at camera in an office setting.

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 …

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Glens Falls mural starts on side of Wood

A man wearing a light blue work shirt and dark cap stands outside a brick building with a fire hydrant visible behind him.

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 …

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Trunk or Treat!

A young child in an orange pumpkin costume holds a jack-o'-lantern bucket while trick-or-treating on an autumn street.

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 …

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Warren County plans ARPA $$ to first responders & 16 businesses

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…

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