News Staff DEC is advising backcountry users in the Adirondacks, especially the High Peaks Region, of potential avalanche and high water risk following mild temperatures, high winds, and rain. Warmer weather and rain will melt existing snowpack, swelling waterways and making water crossings dangerous. High winds and a return to colder temperatures will then result in re-freezing. … Read more
On 02/14/2022, 28 cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Essex County Health Department. Between February 7th and the 13th, there were 211 new cases reported, bringing the total number in the county to 7,614. No new deaths during that week and the total remains at 59.
The Ironman Group, organizer of the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon, is requesting a three-year contract extension that would allow the race to return through 2024. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the group’s request was made public on Monday during a special meeting hosted by the town of North Elba to discuss approving a contract … Read more
Franklin County Public Health officials remind you At-home tests are convenient and offer rapid turnaround time but when positive at-home COVID results are not reported, overall cases in the county are underreported and the true positivity rate is unknown. Therefore, it is important to report a positive COVID result to the local health department. To … Read more
Saranac Lake’s Tops grocery store is now officially a Grand Union again. The changeover from Tops Markets to Grand Union went quicker than expected and while officials had initially planned to reopen February 12th, store manager Mike Brown said they wanted to be open in time for the second week of Winter Carnival, reports the … Read more
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Parade, sponsored by North Country Community College and Casella Waste Systems, will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. Please note there has been a minor change in the parade route. Marching units will now line up on Broadway starting at the Firehouse. The parade route will … Read more
Franklin County Public Health is holding a first dose COVID clinic for ages 5 to 11 Thursday from 3pm to 6pm. It’s happening at the St Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park in Malone. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered. Drop-ins are welcome at this clinic as long as vaccine supply lasts. Those who receive … Read more
A former member of the Saranc Lake Central School District School Board is on the panel once again. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, members chose to appoint former board member and president Clyde Baker in an effort to not give any of the other candidates an unfair advantage if they all choose to run … Read more
A Tupper Lake man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession and distribution of child pornography following an investigation by the FBI and New York State Police. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 30 year old Scott Barton was sentenced on Wednesday. He will be required to register as a sex offender when … Read more
In Franklin County over the past week or so, Forest Rangers patrolled more than 311 miles of snowmobile trails in places like Paul Smiths, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake and several more. Rangers checked 395 snowmobiles for up-to-date registration, insurance, and required equipment. Multiple tickets were issued and Rangers also assisted snowmobilers with replacing belts and … Read more