By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
Moreau Lake State Park has six cedar cabins under construction on the eastern edge of the park that, for the first time, will allow for year-round camping. Also for the first time, some will allow people to bring their dogs along.
“People are so excited,” said Park Manager Peter Iskenderian in reply to a Chronicle inquiry.
He said the cabins will “be ready for rental …
Read More »By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor
Munter Enterprises, a construction company in Middle Grove in Saratoga County, bought 26.7 acres next to northbound Exit 17 in Moreau for $1.6-million on Dec. 12.
“We bought it as a long-term investment,” John Munter said when contacted for comment. “We have been looking at it for a while, and we felt the time was right. We know we can do something with it….…
Read More »By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer
Bill Parks, the 73-year-old retired Glens Falls High School teacher and long-time coach, will travel to Norway in March to compete in the historical 33.55-mile Birkebeiner cross-country ski race that annually draws up to 17,000 participants.
Besides competing, Mr. Parks is making it a fund-raiser for The Friends of Cole’s Woods, which maintains the cross-country ski trails adjacent to Crandall Park.
“For more than …
Read More »By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor
Two years after going public about his 35-year battle with depression, WCKM radio personality Dan Miner again sat down with The Chronicle to talk about a recent setback and why he sought help.
“It felt like a switch was turned off,” said Mr. Miner, 51, sitting in the press box at the Glens Falls Civic Center before an Adirondack Thunder game. The long-time hockey …
Read More »By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
You probably have never even heard of the Waldo T. & Ruth S. Ross Charitable Trust Foundation — but it’s rapidly become an enormous, sometimes crucial benefactor to local organizations like the Chapman Historical Museum, Hyde Collection, three local churches and others.
The Foundation, started in 2009, has $6-million in assets. It was funded by the late low-profile couple who operated Ross’s Store, predecessor of …
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