News Staff The pharmacy counter inside the Saranac Lake Walgreens is closing indefinitely starting on Dec. 2 and people will need to drive to the chain’s location in Lake Placid to pick up prescriptions with the company for the time being. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a sign on the front door of the shop says the … Read more
Wilmington Town Council passed a $2.49 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year at a board meeting on Nov. 12 with a 3-2 vote. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the 2025 adopted budget of $2,489,994 is about 10% higher than the 2024 adopted budget, which totaled $2,264,526. However, the adopted budget was slightly lower than … Read more
The village of Lake Placid board of trustees will hold a public hearing at 4:55 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2 for a proposed local law offering a real property tax exemption for individuals with disabilities and limited incomes. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the state allows municipalities the option to offer this tax exemption. … Read more
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding riders to register their snowmobiles ahead of the upcoming winter as snowmobile registrations must be renewed annually. Sun Community News reports DMV allows snowmobilers to renew registrations online on the DMV website, by mail or in person at a DMV office.
A multi-day storm system will likely slam the door shut on the prolonged drought the area has been experiencing throughout this month. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the Tri-Lakes is expected to receive about an inch of rain from the storm through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, with most of it falling today … Read more
The Holiday Village Stroll returns to Lake Placid for its 15th year. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the three-day event will take place from Friday, Dec. 13 to Sunday, Dec. 15 in various locations throughout Lake Placid. The celebration offers a variety of festive events, including a skating party, photos with Santa, a free holiday … Read more
A North Elba section of the popular Jackrabbit Trail has been rerouted, giving skiers a new path to follow when they leave the town-owned Craig Wood Golf Course. The Adirondack Explorer reports the reroute goes through the Sentinel Range Wilderness and connects the golf course, home of the Scott’s Cobble Nordic Center in recent winters, … Read more
New York State Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who allegedly exposed himself to children in the town of Keene and other locations this past summer. The first incident occurred in early July near the Hulls Falls Road bridge over the Ausable River. According to NBC 5, the suspect is … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District announced on Monday the three organizations that provided significant donations to restore ice at the Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports those organizations include Kampgrounds of America: Tupper Lake, Franklin County Office of Economic Development and Tourism and Adirondack for Kids. The donations total $200,000.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Friday that it is seeking public input on the draft list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need and associated species status assessments. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the information gathered will be used in updating the state Wildlife Action Plan. The plan is slated to begin in … Read more