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In today's newsletter:

  • Why the Fort Ann double-murder trial of Glens Falls victims was delayed
  • Why Glens Falls ranks among 2026's must-visit Adirondack towns
  • Glens Falls car theft ends in Schenectady crashes and juvenile detentions

Also on today's calendar: The Open Door Mission Gala: Twilight in the Garden and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nasire Nelson's murder trial in Fort Ann killings postponed to Nov. 12 (nyvtmedia.com) — The long-delayed murder trial over the deaths of two Glens Falls men in a 2025 Fort Ann robbery attempt has been pushed back again, now set to start November 12. Prosecutors and the defense jointly sought more time so a DNA expert can finish work, while the judge warned defendant Nasire Nelson about his courtroom behavior amid growing frustration over repeated postponements.
   

2. 2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In The Adirondack Mountains (worldatlas.com) — Glens Falls gets a prime spotlight as one of the Adirondacks' most walkable, activity-packed small towns, with trails like Crandall Woods, the Warren County Bikeway, and cultural gems such as The Hyde Collection. The guide also suggests nearby hikes, lakes, breweries, and charming downtowns, giving Glens Falls residents plenty of ideas for easy day trips and weekend getaways close to home.
   

3. Juveniles detained after fleeing Schenectady police in stolen vehicle, crashing (news10.com) — A vehicle reported stolen earlier in the day in Glens Falls was later spotted by Schenectady police, sparking a chase that ended in multiple crashes and the detention of two juvenile boys. Two other drivers were taken to local hospitals with pain complaints, and investigators are still piecing together how the Glens Falls theft led to the Schenectady collisions.
   

4. Maple Hill boys' soccer wins — Wednesday's Section 2 scores (dailygazette.com) — Glens Falls boys' soccer battled Schuylerville to a hard-fought 2-2 draw, with Evan Burgess tallying a goal and an assist and Mason Dilwith-Baumler also scoring. Goalie Henry McPhee added five saves as part of a busy Section 2 slate that also saw wins for Maple Hill, Chatham, Greenville, Queensbury, and Broadalbin-Perth.
   

5. Half-Way Brook & The French & Indian War (newyorkalmanack.com) — Half-Way Brook's story unfolds right in Glens Falls' backyard, tracing how this small stream between Fort Edward and Lake George became a crucial military crossroads during the French and Indian War. The piece walks you through old forts, battle movements, and soldiers' diaries, connecting familiar modern landmarks in Queensbury and near Glens Falls to dramatic 18th-century frontier history.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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