Chronicle News Editor Gordon Woodworth writes: Developer Rich Schermerhorn has agreed to donate base material, labor and trucking for a new 1.2-mile trail from Aviation Road to Peggy Ann Road in Queensbury.
“Richard has basically saved us again,” Queensbury Town Supervisor John Strough said when contacted.
“It’s an important link to our trail system, which is part of a comprehensive system. Previously he helped out with the Rush Pond Trail, …
Read More »By Dan Ladd, Chronicle Outdoors Editor
Mark Frost’s editorial in last week’s Chronicle certainly struck a chord with me. It wasn’t just Mark’s kind words about me and my departure from The Chronicle.
It was that photo of myself and Dr. Dan O’Keeffe taken at the Chronicle Book Fair a decade ago. You see, I’m one of those estimated 10,000 babies Dr. Dan brought into this world — and my …
Read More »By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
Dr. Dan O’Keeffe died at the age of 98 1/2 on Sunday.
Dr. Dan was one of my favorite people on the planet, a friend and inspiration. A life force flowed through him like a spring. He lived a life I admired — committed to family, place, faith, community, profession — and fun.
As a Glens Falls obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Dan delivered 10,000 babies. He …
Read More »By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
Denver Grover, the chef who lost her job when owner Rich Schermerhorn closed The Aviator Restaurant at Warren County Airport in January, plans to buy the UpRiver Cafe in Lake Luzerne.
For the 2020 season, which starts in April, Mr. Van Bourgondien said, “We’re gonna partner together in the business, with Denver taking it over after that.”
Ms. Grover, who said the project will also …
Read More »By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor
Paul and Cairenn Spooner plan to renovate the historic 1873 Miles Thomas House on Main Street in Warrensburg now that their deal to sell it for a new Dollar General store was stymied. “We’re just as happy,” Mr. Spooner tells The Chronicle.
“We like the place, and our plan now is to renovate it.”
“We didn’t want it torn down,” Mrs. Spooner said.
“We’re …
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