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Max Yurenda, the only CEO the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne has ever had, announced he will retire next March after 30 years at the helm.

“Double H officially opened its doors on July 4, 1993 and has served over 80,000 children dealing with life-threatening illnesses from around the world all completely Free of Charge,” said a Double H press release. “It was the second ‘Hole in the Wall …

Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls will host the U.S. Women’s Open — the Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s second major event of the year — beginning Tuesday, June 14, and continuing through Tuesday, June 21.

“This is the first time since 1973 this event has been in the State of New York. The week-long event culminates with one bowler winning $60,000 live on CBS Sports Network on …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

It might not look it from the bevy of construction workers, building materials and rough edges seemingly everywhere, but owner Ed Moore and manager Tyler Herrick are sure the Queensbury Hotel’s $3.8-million expansion will be done in time for their planned ribbon cutting and community celebration on July 21.

“It has to be done,” owner Mr. Moore prods Mr. Herrick. “The Police Chiefs are …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Americade — which touts itself online as “the world’s largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally” — returns to full throttle after two Covid impacted years.

The 39th Americade runs Tuesday to Saturday, June 5 to 11, based in Lake George at the Fort William Henry and Festival Commons, reaching throughout the region. Americade info and registration: americade.com.

Americade was cancelled in 2020 and ran a …

Chronicle Staff Writer Zander Frost writes: “The rental business is still pretty hot,” says Josh Mance, sales manager at EZ Marine & Storage in Brant Lake.

“All throughout the pandemic it was huge because everybody could rent a boat and get away from other people. It’s not as hot as it was the last two years…but it’s still booming, far more than what it used to be pre-pandemic,” he said.…