Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Ice Bars return! New winter staple

Time again for the North Country equivalent of a Tiki bar. Sure, we could cozy up in front of a warm fire, but why not embrace the season? Bundle up for outdoor bars and interactive sculptures crafted from ice, themed drinks and activities. Each is unique. Admission is free except where noted.

  • Funky Ice Fest, Adirondack Pub and Brewery, Lake George. Friday-Saturdays, Jan. 23-24 and 30-31, 5-10 p.m. Think 70s

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Bob Landry: Ridge Street alley is a ‘fire waiting to happen’

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes; Glens Falls Ward 2 Councilman Bob Landry is concerned the condition of the alleyway off the City Hall Ridge Street parking lot poses a fire hazard.

The alley is behind restaurants Farmacy and Radici on Ridge Street and The Mikado on Glen Street.

At the Jan. 13 Common Council meeting, Mr. Landry said the alley has large plastic 55-gallon cooking oil drums and wooden pallets …

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Miksch & Girard retire from Glens Falls Fire Dept.

Assistant Chief Robert Miksch and Firefighter Stephen Girard retired from the Glens Falls Fire Department after 34 and 24 years of service respectively. The department honored them with the traditional final ride out of the Ridge Street Fire station on Sunday, Jan. 18. Mayor Diana Palmer attended and thanked both men for their service.

Acting Fire Chief Izzy Modert said last week in a report to the Board of Public …

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Bill VanNess runs for Queensbury Town Supervisor

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe reports: William “Bill” VanNess plans to run for Queensbury Town Supervisor in November.

“I am going for an interview with the Conservative Committee on February 3, and with the Republican Committee on February 4,” seeking both endorsements, he told The Chronicle.

Mr. VanNess is a retired Investigator for the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and a retired Lake George Park Commission Marine Patrol Officer.

He also …

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Details on indivi-dual recipients: 49th South High Marathon Dance

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The 49th South High Marathon Dance, Friday to Saturday, March 6-7, will raise funds for 21 individuals and 15 organizations. Here is detail on the individuals whom the student committee selected:

  • Isaac Amell, 7, is South Glens Falls student diagnosed since 7 months old with a peanut allergy, recently identified as the worst type — systemic anaphylactic allergy. He was also recently diagnosed

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