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Dan Miner talks of small ‘tuneup’ in his long battle with depression

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Two years after going public about his 35-year battle with depression, WCKM radio personality Dan Miner again sat down with The Chronicle to talk about a recent setback and why he sought help.

“It felt like a switch was turned off,” said Mr. Miner, 51, sitting in the press box at the Glens Falls Civic Center before an Adirondack Thunder game. The long-time hockey …

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Waldo & Ruth Ross left us millions

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

You probably have never even heard of the Waldo T. & Ruth S. Ross Charitable Trust Foundation — but it’s rapidly become an enormous, sometimes crucial benefactor to local organizations like the Chapman Historical Museum, Hyde Collection, three local churches and others.

The Foundation, started in 2009, has $6-million in assets. It was funded by the late low-profile couple who operated Ross’s Store, predecessor of …

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Our December 15 issue

Holiday Helping issue! South Glens Falls native sets women’s world record: 100-mile run. Fondly recalls Bill Dineen. Price Chopper’s new Market 32 to open soon in Fort Edward. Sonny Bonacio looking at 2nd project in Glens Falls. Boreas Ponds guest editorial.Dan Ladd’s gift ideas for the outdoor lover. Will Bickford, 14, rolls two 300 games in span of 5 days. Projects with inside track for GF’s $10-million, Dan Miner talks …

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Our December 8 issue

Huge, 3-Section issue! Irongate center’s 50th anniversary. Waldo & Ruth Ross left us millions. Saw ‘Hamilton’ in NYC. Lake George real estate still sizzling. Sutton’s open Farmstead Flatbread. Model Train show moves from GF to SGF, Chase Building. Council tries team approach in Glens Falls. Y-Knot welcomes new ‘Sonar’ boat. Washington County Small Biz honorees. Mill Pond bridge reopened in Horicon. Winter is here and so are the events!…page after …

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Abe Wing & GF school: 3-year tuition deal with rising rate

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

A new contract between the Glens Falls and Abraham Wing school districts will raise tuition for Abe Wing students to more than $10,000 in 2019-20.

Abe Wing — an independent school with grades kindergarten to sixth in the east end of Glens Falls — currently pays $9,198 annually for each of its 107 students who attend Glens Falls for grades 7-12, said Glens Falls …

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