The Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Holiday Helpers toy drive is not quite over, but the incredibly generous Saranac Lake community has already turned out in such impressive numbers that the firehouse is literally overflowing with Christmas toys and other gifts for local children. The community also gifted hats, mittens, sports balls, games and books, … Read more
The Adirondack Park Agency issued its formal public hearing notice concerning the upcoming adjudicatory hearing for a proposed howitzer artillery cannon testing range in the town of Lewis. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the project’s sponsor is Michael C. Hopmeier, of Unconventional Concepts, Inc. The announcement states that the first hearing session will take … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District appears likely to move back to 11-man football next season for the first time since 2017, with the exception of spring 2021, when the Lumberjacks played an abbreviated two-game season because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the TLCSD Board of Education discussed the move … Read more
Adirondack Roots, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families put down roots and stay in the North Country, has launched a nationwide search for a new executive director. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the process is being led by DRiWaterstone, a Virginia-based company that specializes in executive searches for nonprofit organizations. The … Read more
Saranac Lake will be hosting its North Country New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 beginning at 5 p.m. Residents and visitors from across the North Country and the Adirondacks are encouraged to take part in the festivities. Sun Community News reports the event offers a family-oriented celebration focused on arts, culture, and community. Local, … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District is planning for the future management of the Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center, which is currently owned and operated by the school district. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, TLCSD Superintendent Jaycee Welsh secured the school board’s blessing at its regular meeting Monday evening to move forward with organizing … Read more
Thanks to funding through the Cloud Splitter Foundation, the Trudeau Institute is now expanding opportunities for science-based learning to high school students throughout the North Country. Sun Community News reports two programs to benefit from this additional funding include “Science Behind the Scenes,” a career exploration module that is expanding to serve four to five … Read more
Next year, Franklin County will be changing the organizational structure for its taxpayer-funded coroners who attend to around 150 deaths per year. According to the Adriondack Daily Enterprise, in an effort to improve coroner availability, the county will be reducing its number of elected coroners from four to two and will have each coroner appoint … Read more
In Saranac Lake, the Adirondack Health Foundation will honor Dr. Christopher Hyson, a beloved primary medicine physician and steadfast advocate for rural healthcare, with the Dr. Edward L. Trudeau Award at its 2026 Summer Gala. The award recognizes Dr. Hyson’s extraordinary service and enduring commitment to the people of the Adirondacks.
The Keene Central School District has appointed Mark Bennett as its next superintendent of schools, effective Jan. 5. Bennett succeeds Dan Mayberry, who transitioned after 13 years of service to the district. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Bennett brings more than 23 years of experience in education, leadership and community engagement. He most recently served … Read more