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So sad, death of Bobby Dick

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

A lot of people aren’t just sad that Bobby Dick has passed away, we’re shocked. He spread so much joy and so bolstered community morale for more than half a century that we counted on having him forever.

In year-one of The Chronicle, in the summer of 1981, our 4th of July issue loomed incredibly large — not just to our success but to our …

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30 brewers at Glens Falls Brewfest at Cool, Saturday

Glens Falls Brewfest returns for the second year to the Cool Insuring Arena on Saturday, April 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. — but this year, they’re taking over the spacious main arena floor, rather than setting up in more limited Heritage Hall.

There will be 30 craft brewers from near and far. Admission includes unlimited beer tastings, complimentary food tastings from 11 area restaurants, a vendor show — and …

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Glens Falls choosing new mascot Monday; Chronicle’s unofficial Insta poll backs Black Bears

The Glens Falls School Board is due to vote on its new mascot on Monday evening, April 3.

Last week the school announced the Final Four choices — Black Bears, Wolves, Knights, Hawks — as recommended by the Student Cabinet.

Glens Falls is ending its use of Indians and of the arrowhead logo because New York State ordered the end of native American mascots and imagery in public schools.

(It …

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GF in lockout due to “‘Swatting’ non-credible threat received by multiple school districts”

A message from Glens Falls City School District to parents said that the school district is in lockout after a “‘Swatting’ non-credible threat received by multiple school districts.”
 
“At approximately 9:25 a.m., Glens Falls City Schools were notified by the NYS Police that multiple districts, including ours, have been the subject of false 911 calls this morning indicating active shooter situations at buildings. Law enforcement officials have deemed this is

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Pennsylvania biscotti baker relocates to Queensbury, lured by IDA incentives

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Bucks County Biscotti relocated from Pennsylvania to Queensbury and in January began making its biscotti in a new 6,000 square-foot building near Warren County Airport.

Bucks County sells nearly entirely wholesale, shipping directly to coffee shops and cafes, with some online retail.

Started in 1992 by husband and wife Craig Silbert and Karen Riley, the twice baked cookie business is now headed by their …

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