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By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

CHRONICLE FIRST: Uncommon Grounds — the downtown Saratoga Springs coffee and bagel mainstay — will open in Queensbury at the former site of Recovery Grill, The Chronicle has learned.

“This is a special location and we believe Uncommon Grounds will provide the community with another place to gather and connect in an inviting and welcoming atmosphere,” said an Uncommon Grounds official. “We look forward …

South Glens Falls Mayor Nick Bodkin said that yesterday, Thursday, December 21, “The Village Police Department received a call reporting a knife attack on the Betar Byway (near the Water Tower Apartments).”

The alleged attack reportedly occurred between 7 & 8 p.m., the Mayor’s release, posted to social media, said.

The victim “was able to fight off the attacker with minor injuries reported and refused medical treatment,” the release said, …

By Hannah Hughes, Chronicle Summer Staff

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd across from Crandall Park in Glens Falls has restored its namesake statue.

“The Shepherd was here when we got here, kept a watchful eye on us. It’s kind of the signature of our church,” said Dixon Ballard, a church council member who has attended it since 1972.

“I was involved in helping the restoration in ’85,” he …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Southy’s pizza and ice cream restaurant in South Glens Falls is changing ownership for the first time since opening in 2012.

As of Dec. 21, Queensbury residents and first-time restaurant owners Dave and Rachel Prehoda are buying the business from founders Tim and Christie Dickinson.

Mrs. Dickinson called them “the literal perfect people” to take over. “We were not going to sell to just …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Thursday, Dec. 14, prior to the high school Winter Chorus and Band concert, Hudson Falls dedicated its newly refurbished auditorium to honor Joyce Irwin, the school’s legendary retired choral director, music teacher and long-time music department chairperson.

Miss Irwin said, “I was privileged to be here for 40 years, privileged to have students who responded to any challenge. And I know right now some …