Kicking off a new week, Gary Scott’s got a special story on Five Towers Media: a new merger between Five Towers Design Company and Spa City Digital. In other news, Crandall Pond and Moreau Lake State Park both open their frozen waters to ice enthusiasts, Protect the Adirondacks Selects Claudia Braymer as their new Deputy Director, and a new restaurant coming to the intersection of Routes 9L and 149.

00:02 – Intro
00:41 – Ad Break 1
01:38 – Story 1: Ice Opens at Crandall Pond/Moreau Lake
03:44 – Story 2: Protect the Adirondacks Selects New Deputy Director
06:14 – Ad Break 2
06:39 – Story 3: Five Towers Media
10:08 – Story 4: Shake, Rattle & Roll
12:25 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Ice Opens at Crandall Pond – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-crandall-pond-open-for-skating/

Ice Opens at Moreau Lake – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/moreau-lake-state-park-open-for-ice-activities/

Protect the Adirondacks Selects New Deputy Director – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101055/protect-the-adirondacks-selects-new-deputy-director/

Five Towers Media – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/spa-city-digital-and-five-towers-design-announce-merger-as-five-towers-media/

Shake, Rattle & Roll – Glens Falls Chronicle
https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/shake-rattle-roll-coming-in-may/

Today, Gary discusses Washington County seeking new families interested in fostering. Also, the Aviation Mall Planet Fitness announces some upcoming additions, a proposal for use of a controversial herbicide returns to Lake George, and a Lake George Village Trustee honored as citizen of the year.

00:03 – Intro
00:45 – Ad Break 1
01:54 – Story 1: Planet Fitness Plans Expansion
03:40 – Story 2: Controversial Herbicide Proposal Returns
06:30 – Ad Break 2
06:55 – Story 3: Washington County Seeking Foster Parents
10:47 – Story 4: Lake George Village Trustee Honored
14:28 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Planet Fitness Plans Expansion – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/queensbury-planet-fitness-getting-new-machines-more-space/

Controversial Herbicide Proposal Returns – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/lake-george-controversial-herbicide-proposal-is-back/

Washington County Seeking Foster Parents – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/foster-parents-needed-in-washington-county/

Lake George Village Trustee Honored – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101010/longtime-lake-george-village-trustee-john-earl-hailed/

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://glensfallsbusinessreport.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://glensfallsbusinessreport.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://glensfallsbusinessreport.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/