Glens Falls TODAY: The Morning Brief

Today, Gary discusses Project Lifesaver: a program pioneered to protect people affected by certain cognitive impairments. Also, The Fun Spot plans a benefit to support the South High Marathon Dance, the Albany man accused of killing two in a motorcycle crash pleads guilty, a community solar project in the town of Kingsbury under review, Warren County issues a warning for unregistered short-term rental properties, and a new Italian-American restaurant opens in Downtown Glens Falls. 00:02 - Intro 00:51 - Ad Break 1 02:01 - Story 1: Fun Spot to Hold Benefit for Marathon Dance 03:35 - Story 2: Albany Man Pleads Guilty for Fatal Bikeway Crash 05:20 - Ad Break 2 05:45 - Story 3: Project Lifesaver 07:37 - Story 4: Kingsbury Solar Project Reviewed 10:29 - Story 5: Warren County Warns Unregistered Rentals 11:49 - Story 6: Laurella’s Italian & American Opens 13:24 - Outro Stories Cited: Fun Spot to Hold Benefit for Marathon Dance – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/roller-rink-holds-south-high-marathon-dance-benefit/ Albany Man Pleads Guilty for Fatal Bikeway Crash – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101046/albany-man-pleads-guilty-for-double-fatal-bikeway-crash/ Project Lifesaver – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/project-lifesaver-personal-safety-tracking-system/ Kingsbury Solar Project Reviewed – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/county-planning-agency-reviews-kingsbury-solar-project/article_2f8b3570-a259-11ed-bb5e-f369db0b811d.html Warren County Warns Unregistered Rentals – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/unregistered-rental-properties-given-warning-in-warren-county/ Laurella’s Italian & American Opens – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/jerry-porrreca-has-opened-laurellas-italian-american-on-bay-st-glens-falls/

Triple digits! 100 episodes in, and Gary Scott is ready for 100 more. Kicking off the month of February, he discusses the SMSA Regional Catholic School’s celebration of 140 years in the community. Also, South Glens Falls High School’s 22-A-Day Push-Up Challenge, potential plans for a new WellNow Urgent Care facility at the former site of Gambles Bakery, The Mental Health Association seeking to expand its Ticonderoga facility, and the Glens Falls Fire & Ice event postponed due to weather. 00:02 - Intro 00:51 - Ad Break 1 01:54 - Story 1: South High 22-A-Day Push-Up Challenge 03:43 - Story 2: Gambles Bakery Location Eyed for WellNow Expansion 05:13 - Ad Break 2 05:38 - Story 3: SMSA Regional Catholic School Celebrates 140 Years 08:44 - Story 4: Mental Health Association Expanding Ticonderoga Facility 11:48 - Story 5: Glens Falls Fire & Ice Event Postponed 12:17 - Outro Stories Cited: South High 22-A-Day Push-Up Challenge – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/south-glens-falls-hs-takes-on-22-a-day-push-up-challenge/ Gambles Bakery Location Eyed for WellNow Expansion – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/gambles-bakery-location-eyed-for-wellnow-expansion/ SMSA Regional Catholic School Celebrates 140 Years – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/smsa-regional-catholic-school-celebrates-140-years-in-glens-falls/article_f62dfb58-9fe9-11ed-a4b8-b33bf04c6e9f.html Mental Health Association Expanding Ticonderoga Facility – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100951/mental-health-association-expanding-ti-facility/ Glens Falls Fire & Ice Event Postponed – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/city-of-glens-falls-fire-and-ice-event-postponed/

Closing out the first month of 2023, Gary discusses the Alliance for the Senior Care Communities seeking state support for the recent inflation in nursing home costs. Other stories discussed: the Town of Hartford facing a crisis in highway department staffing, Warren County’s plans to sponsor training for interested CDL drivers, and the town of Hague’s upcoming Winter Weekend. 00:02 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:40 - Story 1: Hartford’s Highway Dept. Crisis 05:37 - Story 2: Warren County CDL Training 07:37 - Ad Break 2 08:02 - Story 3: Alliance Seeking State Support for Nursing Homes 10:56 - Story 4: Hague Winter Weekend 12:30 - Outro Stories Cited: Hartford’s Highway Dept. Crisis – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hartford-down-two-employees-over-3-5-year-wage-dispute/ Warren County CDL Training – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/warren-county-will-sponsor-cdl-training-for-interested-drivers/article_35d2abee-9e6b-11ed-8b97-4779b7a1fc5a.html Alliance Seeking State Support for Nursing Homes – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/alliance-seeks-more-support-from-state-for-nursing-homes/article_c757d846-9ce0-11ed-8fca-6bce9318ae63.html Hague Winter Weekend – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100959/hague-winter-weekend-promises-food-fun-and-fireworks/

Today, Gary discusses updates in the proposal to build townhomes at the former site of Mead’s Nursery. Also, The Special Olympics Super Regional Winter Classic returns to West Mountain, Moreau Community Center seeking donations of quilts and blankets for students participating in the South High Marathon Dance, Washington County’s proposals for $100k in relief funding, and a new African American art exhibit at The Hyde Collection. 00:03 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:42 - Story 1: Special Olympics Super Regional Winter Classic 03:45 - Story 2: Quilts + Blankets Sought for Marathon Dance 05:03 - Ad Break 2 05:28 - Story 3: Townhome Plans for Former Mead’s Nursery 08:26 - Story 4: Washington County Divides $100k in Relief Funds 09:33 - Story 5: African American Art Collection at The Hyde 11:03 - Outro Stories Cited: Special Olympics Super Regional Winter Classic – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/special-olympics-super-regional-winter-classic-returns-after-covid-hiatus/article_909f020e-9f3b-11ed-98d2-abd57c0c6c41.html Quilts + Blankets Sought for Marathon Dance – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/quilts-and-blankets-sought-for-marathon-dance/ Townhome Plans for Former Mead’s Nursery – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/townhome-plan-advances-for-former-meads-nursery/ Washington County Divides $100k in Relief Funds – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/washington-county-divides-up-100-000-in-pandemic-relief-funds/article_1f979ec4-9e8f-11ed-bb77-f7e284f60e06.html African American Art Collection at The Hyde – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/african-american-exhibit-coming-to-hyde-collection/

Today, Gary discusses the 61st Annual Lake George Winter Carnival set to begin next weekend. Also, Crandall Public Library seeking work for a new art show, Salem’s elementary school principal resigns, the village of Schuylerville’s annual Winterfest, and a free ski day at West Mountain scheduled for tomorrow. 00:02 - Intro 00:35 - Ad Break 1 01:42 - Story 1: Crandall Library Seeking Artists 03:27 - Story 2: Salem Elementary Principal Resigns 05:38 - Ad Break 2 06:04 - Story 3: Lake George Winter Carnival 09:46 - Story 4: Schuylerville Winterfest 10:59 - Story 5: Free Ski Day at West Mountain 12:10 - Outro Stories Cited: Crandall Library Seeking Artists – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/crandall-library-seeks-artists-for-champlain-canal-art-show/ Salem Elementary Principal Resigns – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/salem-elementary-school-principal-departs-abruptly-mid-year/article_5082c21a-9a03-11ed-936e-db05c364e421.html Lake George Winter Carnival – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100904/banner-year-expected-for-lake-george-winter-carnival/ Schuylerville Winterfest – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/schuylerville-winterfest-coming-to-riverfront-park/ Free Ski Day at West Mountain – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/free-ski-day-coming-to-west-mountain/

Today, Gary discusses six individuals who have submitted letters of intent to run for the Queensbury Supervisor-At-Large seat after Rachel Seeber’s resignation. Also, The Chapman Museum announces its programs for the month of February, Senator Dan Stec announces DRI funding coming to Ticonderoga and Waddington, the Warren County Office of Emergency Services unveils its new app, and the Adirondack Theatre Festival announces its “Beatles Bash” benefit concert. 00:02 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:55 - Story 1: Chapman Museum February Programs 03:22 - Story 2: Ticonderoga To Receive DRI Aid 04:57 - Ad Break 2 05:23 - Story 3: Six Seek Seeber’s Supervisor Seat 09:08 - Story 4: Ready Warren County App 10:50 - Story 5: Adirondack Theatre Festival “Beatles Bash” 12:12 - Outro Stories Cited: Chapman Museum February Programs – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/chapman-museum-announces-february-programs/article_ca840970-99e0-11ed-bc95-53b61be7b2fe.html Ticonderoga To Receive DRI Aid – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/ticonderoga-waddington-get-dri-aid/ Six Seek Seeber’s Supervisor Seat – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/six-seek-vacant-queensbury-supervisor-at-large-seat/article_e82d9476-9c0d-11ed-8cfe-c331fd0fb40f.html Ready Warren County App – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100944/warren-co-unveils-new-emergency-notification-app/ Adirondack Theatre Festival “Beatles Bash” – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/adirondack-theatre-festival-hosting-beatles-themed-benefit-concert/

Today, Gary discusses talks of merging the Greater Glens Falls Transit System into the Capital District Transit Authority. Also, an employee of Warren County Social Services receives a special honor, the Glens Falls City School Board receives updates on potential changes to the school’s reading curriculum, and the African American Film Forum set to return for its 24th year at Crandall Public Library next month. 00:02 - Intro 00:40 - Ad Break 1 01:46 - Story 1: Warren County Social Services Worker Awarded 03:51 - Story 2: Reading Curriculum Updates for Glens Falls Schools 05:59 - Ad Break 2 06:26 - Story 3: Glens Falls Bus System to Merge Into CDTA 10:27 - Story 4: Crandall Library African American Film Forum 11:37 - Outro Stories Cited: Warren County Social Services Worker Awarded – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100893/warren-co-social-services-worker-hailed/ Reading Curriculum Updates for Glens Falls Schools – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-school-board-hears-about-new-approaches-to-teaching-reading/article_bcb84140-910b-11ed-b1bc-fb021ace3015.html Glens Falls Bus System to Merge Into CDTA – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-bus-system-to-merge-into-cdta/ Crandall Library African American Film Forum – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/african-american-film-forum-to-return-for-24th-year-at-crandall-public-library/article_bae90508-967d-11ed-bb3d-1328bb305707.html

Today, Gary discusses the housing shortage facing Warren County and the surrounding regions. Also, Warren County DPW’s youngest employee, the upcoming “Fire & Ice” event in Glens Falls, and the unseasonably “warm” temperatures that have once again delayed the opening of Lake George’s Ice Castles. 00:02 - Intro 00:34 - Ad Break 1 01:39 - Story 1: Warren County DPW’s Youngest Employee 03:53 - Story 2: Glens Falls “Fire & Ice” Event 05:14 - Ad Break 2 05:40 - Story 3: Local Housing Shortage 11:39 - Story 4: “Warm” Weather Delays Ice Castles 14:50 - Outro Stories Cited: Warren County DPW’s Youngest Employee – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/teen-plow-driver-learning-fast-at-warren-county-dpw/ Glens Falls “Fire & Ice” Event – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/glens-falls-fire-ice-event-moving-forward-and-seeking-volunteers/ Local Housing Shortage – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/region-seeing-housing-shortage-across-the-board/article_4bc66258-9798-11ed-ba05-6bc732d18adf.html “Warm” Weather Delays Ice Castles – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100895/warm-weather-again-pushes-back-ice-castles-opening-date/

Today, Gary discusses Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins’ State of the City Address. Also, the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury opens a history exhibit, Johnsburg and Minerva school districts consider a merger study, the Shoreline Restaurant in Lake George begins the process of rebranding, and Southern Adirondack Independent Living announces their new executive director. 00:03 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:46 - Story 1: Queensbury Airport Opens History Exhibit 02:58 - Story 2: Johnsburg & Minerva Schools Consider Merger Study 06:17 - Ad Break 2 06:43 - Story 3: State of the City of Glens Falls 08:44 - Story 4: Shoreline Restaurant Rebranding 10:23 - Story 5: SAIL Gets New Director 11:33 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury Airport Opens History Exhibit – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/queensbury-airport-opens-exhibit-on-air-travel-history/ Johnsburg & Minerva Schools Consider Merger Study – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/education/johnsburg-minerva-schools-considering-merger-study/article_ed329dc4-96a2-11ed-b88a-9b7509a5a8ef.html State of the City of Glens Falls – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/the-state-of-the-city-of-glens-falls/ Shoreline Restaurant Rebranding – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/shoreline-restaurant-and-operations-rebranded-but-staying-in-the-family/article_8a241818-9682-11ed-9c7f-5b16508983b8.html SAIL Gets New Director – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/southern-adirondack-independent-living-gets-new-leader/

Today, Gary discusses the Queensbury Town Board seeking a new supervisor-at-large following Rachel Seeber’s departure. Also, SUNY Adirondack appoints a new Chief Diversity Officer, a Hadley Vietnam veteran receives a posthumous honor, the Warrensburg Town Board seeks grant funding for the demolition of the town’s former highway garage, and the Red Cross holding a blood drive at the Aviation Mall tomorrow. 00:03 - Intro 00:50 - Ad Break 1 02:00 - Story 1: SUNY ADK Appoints Chief Diversity Officer 03:48 - Story 2: Hadley Veteran Posthumously Honored 05:12 - Ad Break 2 05:38 - Story 3: Queensbury Board Seeking New Supervisor 07:08 - Story 4: Warrensburg Board Seeks Grant for Highway Garage Demolition 09:46 - Story 5: Aviation Mall Blood Drive 10:42 - Outro Stories Cited: SUNY ADK Appoints Chief Diversity Officer – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/suny-adirondack-appoints-chief-diversity-officer/article_657a9c96-93a6-11ed-a4c8-13a84f5fc9f4.html Hadley Veteran Posthumously Honored – News 10 https://www.news10.com/community/veterans-voices/hadley-vietnam-veteran-posthumously-honored-with-liberty-medal/ Queensbury Board Seeking New Supervisor – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/queensbury-moves-forward-looking-for-rachel-seebers-replacement/article_30531934-95d2-11ed-a784-6b4c3bb31f5e.html Warrensburg Board Seeks Grant for Highway Garage Demolition – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100831/wbg-town-board-moves-forward-on-old-highway-garage-demolition/ Aviation Mall Blood Drive – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/blood-drive-set-for-friday-at-aviation-mall/

Today, Gary discusses Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins’ response to criticisms from the community. Also, the Cambridge Board of Education sets a date for the vote on a potential capital project, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce announces the recipient of the 34th Annual J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award, the man charged in a fatal motorcycle crash seeks to have the grand jury indictment against him thrown out, and a ceremony held in Glens Falls to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 00:02 - Intro 00:43 - Ad Break 1 01:50 - Story 1: Date Set for Cambridge Board of Education Vote 02:58 - Story 2: ARCC Announces J. Walter Juckett Award Winner 04:50 - Ad Break 2 05:16 - Story 3: Glens Falls Mayor Responds to Criticism 09:51 - Story 4: Motorcyclist Charged in Fatal Crash Wants Indictment Thrown Out 14:15 - Story 5: MLK Jr. Honored in Glens Falls 15:23 - Outro Stories Cited: Date Set for Cambridge Board of Education Vote – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/cambridge-board-of-education-sets-march-21-for-vote-on-11-7-million-capital-project/article_e3bea6fa-92bc-11ed-b829-8bdffb847791.html ARCC Announces J. Walter Juckett Award Winner – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/arcc-announces-dr-john-rugge-as-recipient-of-the-34th-annual-j-walter-juckett-community-service-award/ Glens Falls Mayor Responds to Criticism – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/glens-falls-mayor-collins-catching-much-flak-his-response/ Motorcyclist Charged in Fatal Crash Wants Indictment Thrown Out – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/motorcyclist-charged-in-crash-that-killed-two-wants-indictment-thrown-out/article_fd1f3276-90fb-11ed-b1bd-cb36f276a235.html MLK Jr. Honored in Glens Falls – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-celebrates-martin-luther-king-jr/

Today, Gary discusses a local theatre company for people with disabilities. Also, Bay and Ridge Streets in Glens Falls are surveyed for potential bike lanes, a new invasive vine species noted in the Adirondacks, the Village of Fort Edward seeking grant funding for building redevelopment, and a former Queensbury High School student who has now written her fifth novel. 00:02 - Intro 00:35 - Ad Break 1 01:34 - Story 1: Bay & Ridge Streets Surveyed for Bike Lanes 03:30 - Story 2: Invasive Vine in the Adirondacks 04:53 - Ad Break 2 05:17 - Story 3: All Abilities Productions Opens Online Store 06:46 - Story 4: Fort Edward Seeks Grant for Broadway Buildings 08:20 - Story 5: Queensbury Alum Writes Fifth Novel 09:56 - Outro Stories Cited: Bay & Ridge Streets Surveyed for Bike Lanes – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/bay-ridge-streets-studied-for-possibility-of-adding-bike-lanes/article_682f7372-928d-11ed-a371-0b63abcb3df7.html Invasive Vine in the Adirondacks – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/invasive-vine-causing-problems-in-the-adirondacks/ All Abilities Productions Opens Online Store – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/disabled-theater-company-powering-first-show-with-new-store/ Fort Edward Seeks Grant for Broadway Buildings – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/village-of-fort-edward-seeks-grant-to-rehabilitate-buildings-at-138-140-broadway/article_d7d354f2-9286-11ed-a92d-2f8da1daef90.html Queensbury Alum Writes Fifth Novel – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/queensbury-alumni-writes-fifth-novel/

Today, Gary discusses the Glens Falls Police Department investigating a string of attempted armed robberies. Also, New Way Lunch on South Street reopens, The Hyde Collection appoints a new curator of the permanent collection, the new Route 61 bridge over the Battenkill River opens, and the annual Kiwanis Club Duck Race set to return to the Adirondack Thunder’s Pucks for Paws night. 00:02 - Intro 00:35 - Ad Break 1 01:30 - Story 1: South St. New Way Lunch Reopens 04:14 - Story 2: The Hyde Appoints New Curator of Permanent Collection 06:25 - Ad Break 2 06:48 - Story 3: GF Police Investigating String of Armed Robberies 08:22 - Story 4: Route 61 Bridge Opens 09:16 - Story 5: Kiwanis Club Duck Race 10:33 - Outro Stories Cited: South St. New Way Lunch Reopens – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/new-way-reopens-on-south-street/ The Hyde Appoints New Curator of Permanent Collection – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/the-hyde-appoints-curator-of-permanent-collection/article_a6c715ce-91e1-11ed-a086-873871e51790.html GF Police Investigating String of Armed Robberies – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/three-armed-robberies-in-36-hours/ Route 61 Bridge Opens – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/bridging-the-gap/article_c5b21cd0-91f1-11ed-888b-2bbd433ee307.html Kiwanis Club Duck Race – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-annual-duck-race-set-to-return/

Today, Gary discusses warnings from Warren County to stay off of frozen lakes until temperatures drop, and the ice becomes thicker. Also, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce announces four new members to their board of directors, a construction company seeking zoning changes to build residential units at a former commercial site, Hiland Park Country Club opens its golf course until the next big snowstorm, and the Battenkill Chorale’s “Winter’s Night” concerts planned for this weekend. 00:03 - Intro 00:43 - Ad Break 1 01:48 - Story 1: New ARCC Board Members 05:48 - Story 2: Zoning Changes Sought for Apartments at former Nursery Site 07:17 - Ad Break 2 07:40 - Story 3: PSA: Stay Off The Ice! 10:04 - Story 4: Hiland Golf Course Opens Until Next Snowstorm 11:45 - Story 5: Battenkill Chorale “Winter’s Night” Concerts 13:05 - Outro Stories Cited: New ARCC Board Members – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/arcc-announces-new-board-members/ Zoning Changes Sought for Apartments at former Nursery Site – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/zoning-changes-sought-to-build-apartments-at-former-meads-nursery-site/article_42031464-90fe-11ed-a991-1fed2d402e21.html PSA: Stay Off The Ice! – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/why-the-ice-may-not-be-safe-to-step-on-this-winter/ Hiland Golf Course Opens Until Next Snowstorm – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/hiland-park-opens-golf-course-until-next-big-snowstorm/article_1e0635a6-9102-11ed-9546-c73f64b0a52d.html Battenkill Chorale “Winter’s Night” Concerts – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/battenkill-chorale-plans-winters-night-concerts/

Today, Gary discusses updates in the ongoing story of Glens Falls City School District’s search for a new mascot. Also, a man rescued after falling through the ice on Glen Lake, a Lake George resort acquired by new owners, an invasive insect species appears around Lake George and Queensbury, and Crandall Public Library’s upcoming used book sale. 00:02 - Intro 00:35 - Ad Break 1 01:44 - Story 1: Man Rescued After Falling Through Ice on Glen Lake 03:02 - Story 2: Menter Family Acquire Depe Dene Resort 04:31 - Ad Break 2 04:56 - Story 3: Process Outlined for Replacing GF School Mascot 06:58 - Story 4: Invasive Insect Appears Around Lake George 08:56 - Story 5: Crandall Library Used Book Sale 09:35 - Outro Stories Cited: Man Rescued After Falling Through Ice on Glen Lake – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/man-74-rescued-after-falling-through-ice-on-glen-lake/ Menter Family Acquire Depe Dene Resort – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/menter-family-add-depe-dene-resort-to-lake-george-portfolio/ Process Outlined for Replacing GF School Mascot – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/process-outlined-for-replacing-glens-falls-school-mascot/article_c4a7b23e-9122-11ed-922f-03f9d4f4a409.html Invasive Insect Appears Around Lake George – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/invasive-insect-shows-up-around-lake-george/ Crandall Library Used Book Sale – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/used-book-sale-at-crandall-public-library-set-for-jan-20-21/article_cdecc87c-9116-11ed-878f-27cf8a0efb7e.html

Today, Gary discusses the FISU Winter World University Games arriving in the Adirondacks. Also, an update in the story of a Warrensburg town employee elected to also serve on the town board, Glens Falls High School’s plan to add Unified Bowling to its sports program, a new School Resource Officer coming to the Glens Falls School District, and Fort Edward issues a boil water alert during repairs of a town water line. 00:04 - Intro 00:40 - Ad Break 1 01:47 - Story 1: Reed Declines Warrensburg Board Seat 03:32 - Story 2: Glens Falls High School to Offer Unified Bowling 04:30 - Ad Break 2 04:55 - Story 3: FISU Winter Games Welcomed to ADK 06:47 - Story 4: New School Resource Officer at Glens Falls 07:32 - Story 5: Fort Edward Boil Water Alert 08:16 - Outro Stories Cited: Reed Declines Warrensburg Board Seat – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100734/joyce-reed-declines-to-join-wbg-town-board-will-retain-town-employment/ Glens Falls High School to Offer Unified Bowling – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/glens-falls-high-school-to-offer-unified-bowling/ FISU Games Welcomed to ADK – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/fisu-winter-games-welcomed-to-the-adirondacks/ New School Resource Officer at Glens Falls – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/peter-casertino-is-new-gfsd-resource-officer/ Fort Edward Boil Water Alert – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/fort-edward-water-line-being-repaired-boil-water-alert-issued/article_b74f3f46-904e-11ed-86c6-d3fba1f7e69e.html

Today, Gary discusses Warrensburg Town Supervisor Kevin Geraghty’s re-election for chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Also, a new entrepreneur’s plans for a classic Lake George resort, a Greenwich man arrested following a missing child investigation, and the Queensbury Senior Center’s upcoming Medicare 101 event. 00:02 - Intro 00:33 - Ad Break 1 01:31 - Story 1: Canoe Island Lodge Preserved 03:02 - Story 2: Greenwich Man Arrested in Missing Child Investigation 03:55 - Ad Break 2 04:18 - Story 3: Geraghty Re-Elected As Warren County Chairman 08:23 - Story 4: Queensbury Senior Center Medicare 101 09:36 - Outro Stories Cited: Canoe Island Lodge Preserved – Lake George Mirror https://www.lakegeorgemirror.com/canoe-island-lodge-preserved/ Greenwich Man Arrested in Missing Child Investigation – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/crime/greenwich-man-arrested-following-missing-child-investigation/ Geraghty Re-Elected As Warren County Chairman – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100738/geraghty-re-elected-to-lead-warren-county/ Queensbury Senior Center Medicare 101 – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/queensbury-senior-center-medicare-101-event/

Today, Gary discusses the local impacts of a nationwide shortage in veterinary services. Also, an update on the 16 neglected dogs rescued in Salem last month, the new head pro at Glens Falls Country Club, a new local child care center with a unique twist, and the City of Glens Falls sends out water bills for the first quarter of the year. 00:02 - Intro 00:36 - Ad Break 1 01:36 - Story 1: “Salem 16” Rescued Dogs 03:30 - Story 2: New Head Pro at Glens Falls Country Club 04:20 - Ad Break 2 04:44 - Story 3: Capital Region Vet Shortage 07:34 - Story 4: Building Kidz School 10:15 - Story 5: Glens Falls Water Bills Released 11:21 - Outro Stories Cited: “Salem 16” Rescued Dogs – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/salem-16-puppies-improving-as-arrest-made-in-case/ New Head Pro at Glens Falls Country Club – Post Star https://poststar.com/sports/sullivan-takes-over-as-head-pro-at-gfcc/article_8f863e52-8e04-11ed-9310-5b71a119c8a5.html Capital Region Vet Shortage – News 10 https://www.news10.com/top-stories/veterinarian-shortage-crisis-in-the-capital-region/ Building Kidz School – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/building-kidz-school-opens-pre-k-school-with-focus-on-arts-and-music-in-queensbury/article_d5e0497a-8b88-11ed-a64a-57f707b1c46f.html Glens Falls Water Bills Released – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/water-bills-released-for-glens-falls-residents/

Today, Gary discusses new charges brought against the man accused of shooting another man in the Queensbury Walmart parking lot. Also, the Lake George Ice Castles face potential delays due to weather, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest team member, and Great Camp Sagamore announces two “Sagamore Snow Day” events for this winter. 00:02 - Intro 00:32 - Ad Break 1 01:39 - Story 1: Possible Delay for Lake George Ice Castles 02:38 - Story 2: ARCC Welcomes New Team Member 04:02 - Ad Break 2 04:25 - Story 3: New Charges for Accused Walmart Shooter 06:50 - Story 4: Sagamore Snow Days 08:49 - Outro Stories Cited: Possible Delay for Lake George Ice Castles – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/warm-weather-could-delay-lake-george-ice-castles-opening/ ARCC Welcomes New Team Member – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/arcc-welcomes-new-team-member/ New Charges for Accused Walmart Shooter – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/accused-walmart-parking-lot-shooter-indicted-on-new-charges-bail-is-revoked/article_4282a906-8c74-11ed-895d-5749e18dad0d.html Sagamore Snow Days – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100692/historic-great-camp-opens-for-sagamore-snow-days-events/

Today, Gary discusses new organizations recommended for Warren County’s ARPA funding. Also, the trails at Cole’s Woods reopen, students and faculty of Paul Smith’s College travelling to Nepal, the Adirondack Thunder’s victory on New Year’s Eve, and the Funky Ice Fest returning to the Adirondack Brewery. 00:02 - Intro 00:33 - Ad Break 1 01:36 - Story 1: Cole’s Woods Trails Reopen 02:14 - Story 2: Paul Smith’s Students/Faculty Travel to Nepal 04:18 - Ad Break 2 04:39 - Story 3: First Responders Recommended for ARPA Funding 06:02 - Story 4: ADK Thunder NYE Victory 07:25 - Story 5: Funky Ice Fest 08:01 - Outro Stories Cited: Cole’s Woods Trails Reopen – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/coles-woods-reopens-after-pre-holiday-storm-damage/ Paul Smith’s Students/Faculty Travel to Nepal – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100660/paul-smiths-students-and-faculty-embark-on-nepal-research-trip/ First Responders Recommended for ARPA Funding – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/warren-co-first-responders-recommended-for-funding/ ADK Thunder NYE Victory – Post Star https://poststar.com/sports/hockey/thunder/thunder-post-fourth-win-in-five-games/article_95eee4b8-8951-11ed-9129-0791600086cd.html Funky Ice Fest – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/funky-ice-fest-returning-to-adirondack-brewery/

Today, Gary discusses the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s first art exhibits of the year. Also, Glens Falls 3rd Ward Supervisor Claudia Braymer seeks the Warren County Board of Supervisors Chair position, while Lake George Trustee Ray Perry runs for the mayoral post, and finally, a segment of the Feeder Canal Towpath Trail expected to remain closed throughout much of the year. 00:02 - Intro 00:40 - Ad Break 1 01:40 - Story 1: Braymer Seeks Warren County Chair 04:04 - Story 2: Lake George Trustee Running for Village Mayor 05:59 - Ad Break 2 06:21 - Story 3: LARAC 2023 Art Exhibits 07:45 - Story 4: Segment of Feeder Canal Towpath Trail Remains Closed 09:03 - Outro Stories Cited: Braymer Seeks Warren County Chair – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/braymer-seeking-warren-county-board-of-supervisors-chair-position/article_a9c687be-8926-11ed-9047-43b1bc1f2569.html Lake George Trustee Running for Village Mayor – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100645/lake-george-trustee-ray-perry-now-running-for-village-mayor-post/ LARAC 2023 Art Exhibits – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/larac-to-host-first-art-exhibits-of-2023/ Segment of Feeder Canal Towpath Trail Remains Closed – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/segment-of-feeder-canal-towpath-trail-closed-for-much-of-2023/article_f6fe1cfe-884a-11ed-a5c1-cbea3c82e6d0.html

Happy New Year! To kick off 2023, Gary Scott has the story on a new “No Wrong Turn” policy introduced among various local community support agencies. Other stories to open up the year: the retirement of the executive director for the Feeder Canal Alliance, a local law regarding the Warrensburg town board which failed to pass, a local beneficiary selected for the Bloomin’ 4 Good program, and a look at the big events planned for this year’s Lake George Winter Carnival. 00:02 - Intro 00:41 - Ad Break 1 01:33 - Story 1: Feeder Canal Alliance Director Retiring 03:09 - Story 2: Warrensburg Town Board Law Rejected 06:06 - Ad Break 2 06:28 - Story 3: “No Wrong Turn” Policy 09:30 - Story 4: 2023 Bloomin’ 4 Good Program 10:28 - Story 5: Lake George Winter Carnival Events 11:49 - Outro Stories Cited: Feeder Canal Alliance Director Retiring – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/feeder-canal-alliance-director-williams-retiring-pattie-simone-named-successor/article_0d27b69a-87c2-11ed-968c-d737f8f153fc.html Warrensburg Town Board Law Rejected – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100629/wbg-law-allowing-new-board-member-to-hold-two-posts-fails/ “No Wrong Turn” Policy – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/helping-those-in-need-local-agencies-establish-no-wrong-turn-policy-in-reaction-to-increased/article_ea30b0bc-8797-11ed-938c-bbec3bf76462.html 2023 Bloomin’ 4 Good Program – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hannaford-bouquets-help-community-garden-grow/ Lake George Winter Carnival Events – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/returning-events-plus-the-wienermobile-set-for-lake-george-winter-carnival/article_13b4ecc4-884b-11ed-8c9e-134cd28eb128.html

Today, Gary discusses the upcoming free Winter Weekends at Camp Santanoni. Also, Argyle Supervisor Robert Henke takes up the post of chairman of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, a hiker rescued after collapsing on an Adirondack trail, a Whitehall woman arrested on drug possession charges, and WSWHE BOCES offering two open houses this month. 00:02 - Intro 00:36 - Ad Break 1 01:43 - Story 1: Henke Takes Up Washington County Board Chair 03:38 - Story 2: Hiker Collapses on High Peaks Trail 04:19 - Ad Break 2 04:41 - Story 3: Camp Santanoni Winter Weekends 07:33 - Story 4: Whitehall Woman Arrested, Drug Charges 08:25 - Story 5: BOCES Open Houses 09:27 - Outro Stories Cited: Henke Takes Up Washington County Board Chair – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/henke-to-again-lead-washington-county-board-of-supervisors/article_1c2f6238-8bbd-11ed-8d83-c3d139fd1342.html Hiker Collapses on High Peaks Trail – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/essex-county-news/ellenburg-depot-hiker-collapses-on-high-peaks-trail/ Camp Santanoni Winter Weekends – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100662/free-winter-weekends-offer-rare-glimpse-of-adk-great-camp-in-winter-setting/ Whitehall Woman Arrested, Drug Charges – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/whitehall-woman-arrested-on-felony-drug-possession-charges/article_664a715c-8b70-11ed-9100-cfd1fbcbc6e9.html BOCES Open Houses – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/wswhe-boces-hosting-multiple-open-houses/

Today, Gary discusses the childcare crisis in Ticonderoga being addressed by the community. Also, a defenseman for the Adirondack Thunder selected in the ECHL’s All-Star Classic, Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins appoints a new part-time judge, and Queensbury Hotel prepares for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. 00:02 - Intro 00:32 - Ad Break 1 01:37 - Story 1: ADK Thunder Defenseman Selected for ECHL All-Star Classic 03:21 - Story 2: Mayor Appoints New Part-Time Judge 04:49 - Ad Break 2 05:14 - Story 3: Ticonderoga Childcare Crisis 08:03 - Story 4: Queensbury Hotel NYE Party 09:00 - Outro Stories Cited: ADK Thunder Defenseman Selected for ECHL All-Star Classic – News 10 https://www.news10.com/sports/local-sports/thunder-defenseman-selected-to-echl-all-star-classic/ Mayor Appoints New Part-Time Judge – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/mayor-collins-appoints-new-part-time-judge-jacquelin-p-white-esq/ Ticonderoga Childcare Crisis – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100610/childcare-crisis-in-ti-being-addressed-in-major-way/ Queensbury Hotel NYE Party – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/the-queensbury-hotel-2022-nye-celebration/

Today, Gary discusses the suspect in last week’s Hudson Falls bank robbery appearing in court. Also, three house fires extinguished over the weekend, a local pizza shop receiving donations to help those in need, trails in Cole’s Woods closed due to storm damage, and the Strand Theatre hosting a free movie showing tomorrow night. 00:02 - Intro 00:32 - Ad Break 1 01:39 - Story 1: Three Housefires on Christmas Weekend 02:43 - Story 2: Southy’s Gifted $300 for People in Need 03:46 - Ad Break 2 04:10 - Story 3: Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court 05:46 - Story 4: Cole’s Woods Closes Due to Storm Damage 06:40 - Story 5: “A Star Is Born” Showing at Strand Theatre 07:35 - Outro Stories Cited: Three Housefires on Christmas Weekend – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/firefighters-extinguish-three-fires-over-holiday-weekend/article_83501c78-853c-11ed-9846-7becbb551977.html Southy’s Gifted $300 for People in Need – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/southys-pizzeria-was-gifted-300-to-help-people-in-need-and-inspired-more/ Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hudson-falls-bank-robbery-suspect-appears-in-court/article_ef765bfa-86be-11ed-9bef-4fb14dd6c361.html Cole’s Woods Closes Due to Storm Damage – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/coles-woods-closing-due-to-storm-damage/ “A Star Is Born” Showing at Strand Theatre – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/strand-theatre-plans-free-showing-of-a-star-is-born/