Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Battle over use of herbicide vs. milfoil on Lake George

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

The proposed introduction of ProcellaCOR EC, an herbicide to treat the Eurasian Watermilfoil invasive species on Lake George, has split organizations around the lake.

Glen Lake already uses the chemical and says it is safe and effective. The Lake George Association is strongly opposed to its use in Lake George.

Last week, the Adirondack Park Agency twice voted 6-4 to allow the Lake George …

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Cool Insuring Arena completing luxury box suites

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Five new luxury boxes and suites at Cool Insuring Arena are “nearly ready to go,” says General Manager Jeff Mead.

He gave The Chronicle a quick tour Tuesday morning, while also monitoring fallout from Monday night’s storm, which revealed several leaks in the re-roofing project that is currently underway.

The new suites are located next to the press box, above sections X, W and …

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Kevin Richards: Line Dance leader’s 30th

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Keven Richards celebrates 30 years of Country Line Dancing in Upstate New York “with a free ‘Wild West Line Dance Fest’ at the Wild West Ranch/The Barn at French Mountain” on Route 9 in Lake George on Friday, April 22.

“I fell into it and I never got out of it,” the Corinth native and CMA winner says of his dual careers in country …

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‘Serial entrepreneurs’ jump big into ‘Rocket’ bottle & can redemption biz

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Tyler Russell says he comes from a family of “serial entrepreneurs,” and the newest venture for him and his wife Julia Sanzen is a major plunge into returnable bottles and cans.

The couple bought the former Stewart’s property at 255 Ridge Street (across the street from the new Stewart’s) in Glens Falls and have opened Rocket Recycling.

Mr. Russell said they also purchased 88-90 …

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20 questions

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
It’s been a while since we played 20 Questions. Feel free to respond or not respond, as you see fit. Maybe it will give you something extra to talk about at your holiday table.

1. Will New York State have another mask mandate this year?

2. Will Joe Biden be the Democratic nominee for President in 2024? If not, who will be?

3. Will Donald …

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