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By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Entrepreneur Ash Anand said he is under contract to buy the Grist Mill restaurant and the adjacent barn on River Street in Warrensburg, adding to his growing Lotus Group of Companies.

“We have applied for a liquor license and will be closing [on the purchase] in less than two weeks,” Mr. Anand, 37, told The Chronicle.

“It will remain exactly the same, but we …

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By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer

Keith Hanchett said he’ll challenge incumbent Dennis Dickinson for Lake George town supervisor in a Republican primary on Sept. 10.

Mr. Hanchett, 67, said this is his first run for elected office, but “I’ve been in zoning and planning for 18 years,” first on the town zoning board of appeals and then the planning board, including time as chairman of both.

He said, “It …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

How many of you still remember Diane Struble?

In August 1958, the 25-year-old single mother of three young girls became the first person to swim the length of Lake George. It caused a sensation that drew thousands and landed her on national TV.

Nearly 60 years later, the Lake George Historical Association commemorates the feat with a new exhibit at its museum at 290 …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“Trekonderoga” — a new convention for Star Trek fans — is set for Labor Day weekend in Ticonderoga.

Organizers say it will feature an A-list line-up of Star Trek writers and actors, including Sally Kellerman, tours of exact replicas of original Desilu Studio Star Trek sets, screenings of early episodes and of New Voyages “fan films” created in Ticonderoga, and workshops in filmmaking, costumes …