The Tupper Lake Central School District entertained a discussion at its school board meeting on Monday evening regarding whether or not it should move back up to 11-man football from its current eight-man football team, which the district dropped down to in 2018. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports it’s atypical for the board to engage … Read more
The Saranac Lake Civic Center recently announced the election of its new officers and the addition of two new members to its board of directors. The board now comprises 11 dedicated individuals committed to guiding the future of the civic center. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, newly elected officers include Matt Raymond as treasurer … Read more
Today is election day. There’s a special election to fill a vacant state Assembly seat, a statewide ballot proposition affecting Mount Van Hoevenberg and numerous contested local races for town positions in Harrietstown, Tupper Lake, Wilmington, Keene, Franklin, Santa Clara and Jay. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports polls will be open today from 6 a.m. … Read more
The Adirondack Council has released its 44th annual State of the Park Report, highlighting the recent successes, challenges, and future goals for protecting the Adirondack Park.The report outlines past and current initiatives, such as: Working to reduce the use of chemical herbicides in Adirondack lakes following reports of lingering residues. -Advocating for continued air-quality monitoring … Read more
In the wake of the end of daylight-saving time, the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) has reminded drivers to be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving. Despite the additional hour gained in the time change, it can disrupt sleep patterns, causing people to feel drowsy. Daylight saving time ends at 2 … Read more
The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Franklin County, announced the launch of the Frontier Harvest Fund — a new $300,000 grant program designed to cultivate growth for the region’s small farms, food producers and agritourism businesses. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the initiative will provide awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 … Read more
Whiteface placed third in SKI Magazine’s reader-ranked top 20 East Coast ski resorts for 2026, finishing behind only Sugarloaf and Saddleback mountains, both of which are in Maine. The bronze finish marked an impressive ascent for Whiteface, which failed to crack the top 20 in last year’s SKI Magazine reader survey. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise … Read more
The Tupper Lake Town Board is slated to hold two public hearings beginning at 4 p.m. Monday at town hall, both concerning the proposed 2026 town budget. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the first hearing is for public comment on the budget itself, and the second is for public comment on a local law … Read more
The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Dive Team has concluded another successful season of aquatic invasive species (AIS) management at Follensby Clear Pond, marking significant progress in the effort to protect the Upper Saranac watershed. Expanded invasive management efforts at Follensby Clear Pond in 2024 and 2025 were made possible through a $46,380 grant from the … Read more
Town officials from Black Brook and Jay are continuing the push for improved local cell phone coverage. Sun Community News reports Verizon had begun communication regarding the construction of a cell tower. Since then, the town has heard nothing more about it. The Town of Jay also faced a similar situation when working with a … Read more