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By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Travis Whitehead, the retired electrical engineer and government watchdog, declared his candidacy for Queensbury Town Supervisor.

“I am seeking the Republican and Independence Party lines, and will probably also seek the Conservative Party line,” Mr. Whitehead, 65, told The Chronicle.

Incumbent Democrat John Strough confirmed via email that he seek another two-year term. Asked his reaction to Mr. Whitehead’s announcement, Mr. Strough wrote, “OK” …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Interest in the new movie Garrow about 1970s Adirondack serial killer Robert Garrow is so intense that this weekend’s two screenings at the 300-seat Charles Wood Theater sold out far in advance and showings have been added for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9. Tix: $20. 518-480-4878.

The Chronicle spoke with filmmaker Lori Kelly Bailey. You might call her an Adirondack spitfire. On the phone, …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

David Johnson has listed his initial cornerstone Dango’s on Maple Street and three other restaurant bars for sale.

He’s asking $545,000 for Dango’s, the business founded by his late father Dan; $350,000 for Abbott’s Corner Grill in South Glens Falls; $495,000 for Dango’s Dugout, also in South Glens Falls; and $299,500 for Dango’s in Corinth.

Contacted for comment, Mr. Johnson, 51, said, “Times change, …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

AJ and Christina Richards, owners of [forged] restaurant in the former county courthouse in Hudson Falls, plan to open a second restaurant called [farmacy] in Glens Falls at 20 Ridge Street.

It’s the former Goldstar Catering site in the 18-22 Ridge Street building purchased by Brian Bronzino for $330,000 on Nov. 27.

Mrs. Richards told The Chronicle the space is undergoing “a cosmetic face …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Warrensburg native Colin Miner who pursued his career in Chicago will be the executive chef at Frank Mineo’s soon to open “gaslight.” in the former Bistro Tallulah location at 21 Ridge Street, Glens Falls.

Mr. Miner provided a taste of his fare last weekend at the 10th annual Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival. He served caramelized onion paté, sweet potato bisque with kombu-poached …