The Franklin County Economic Development Corp. announces the launch of the Adirondack Frontier Main Street Program, an initiative aimed at revitalizing downtowns and main streets throughout Franklin County. This program will foster economic growth, provide crucial support to local businesses, and create vibrant, thriving downtowns. The program encompasses technical assistance, planning support, placemaking guidance, and … Read more
State transportation officials are advising drivers that a 1.2-mile stretch of state Route 73 between Upper Cascade Lake and Bobsled Run Road in the town of North Elba will be reduced to a single lane with alternating flows of traffic controlled by flaggers from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday to facilitate … Read more
Jamie Konkoski, who served as the village’s Community Development Director for the past six years, is resigning from her position on July 26. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the village is currently looking for a successor to take on the village planning, grant writing and project approval position. Konkoski is leaving the village position to … Read more
Ranger rescue recently in North Elba. On July 1 at 2:44 p.m., rangers were alerted to a 12-year-old who became separated from her family near Adirondak Loj and had not been seen for more than an hour. Rangers located the subject in good condition near the junction of Street and Nye and reunited the subject … Read more
The Ausable River Association is again providing guided watershed tours in the AuSable watershed and beyond. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the tours, which have now been provided for the past five years, are free and include paddling, hiking, and interpretive programs. Gear is available for tour participants to use when possible.
14-year-old Kailey Paul from West Sand Lake thought she was just on a family vacation when she walked into the Lake Placid Horse Show grounds June 30. Sun Community News reports her parents secretly had other plans. As part of her Make A Wish for equestrian riding equipment, Kailey is having a custom jacket fitting … Read more
Since Friday’s crash that killed one local teen and injured two others, the Saranac Lake, Lake Placid and surrounding communities have rallied support for the families of the boys involved. Friends and family have started GoFundMe fundraisers for Lucas’s funeral expenses and to support Jonah’s family as they stay by his side while he’s in … Read more
A Tupper Lake man is behind bars after he was found unresponsive in a local parking lot with an illegally possessed handgun, meth and drug-manufacturing materials. New York State Police were called to the Maplefields store on Route 3 at about 2:15 a.m. June 30 when Christopher J. Jessie was found unresponsive inside a vehicle. … Read more
A crew from the Northern Forest Canoe Trail last week refurbished the Indian Carry portage and surrounding campsites and replaced a bridge between the Stony Creek Ponds and Upper Saranac Lake. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports crew members worked here from Wednesday, June 28 to Sunday on the popular canoe carry that crosses state Route … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the opening of With Woman Wellness, women’s healthcare practice, on Friday July 14 at 5:00pm located at 1991 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid. The public is invited to attend and celebrate with the chamber and the team at With Woman Wellness. With Woman Wellness is an integrative … Read more