News Staff New York State Police arrested a Tupper Lake man after they found a homemade bomb at his home on Tuesday. Troopers arrested Matthew Latour, 27, at his Ivy Terrace home after they learned that he had constructed an improvised explosive device, or IED. Latour was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the … Read more
A Jay woman was arrested on several charges Sunday, including fourth-degree grand larceny, related to allegations that she understated her income on an application for SNAP benefits. On Aug. 18, State Police first received information from Essex County Department of Social Services, which suspected Bonnie J. Crevier, 53, of welfare fraud. They claimed that by … Read more
Tupper Lake commemorated Veterans Day with community, wreaths and patriotic music from the high school band. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports lifelong Tupper Laker and Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kim Kopp gave the ceremony speech. She joined the Air Force in 1999 and retired earlier this year, having been mobilized or deployed in Operation … Read more
Authorities said Monday that a tow truck driver was found dead after a medical emergency. Police were called on Thursday morning some time before 6:30 a.m. to an area off of New York State 3 in Piercefield, about 11 miles west of Tupper Lake. Marc R. Counter, 74, of Tupper Lake, was found unresponsive inside … Read more
The Lake Placid American Legion Post 326 will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday. The ceremonies will begin on at 9:30am at the Adirondack Community Church and the World War I Memorial. At 9:50 am a ceremony will be held at Elderwood Lake Placid lowering a flag honoring Larry Burdo and raising a flag in honor … Read more
A 33-year-old Saranac Lake man is facing several charges, including a felony, following a domestic incident that took place at a St. Armand residence recently. Sun Community News reports on Monday morning, State Police were sent to investigate a report of a domestic argument underway on Cantwell Way. They say Dustin A. Yarrish was engaged … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the last statewide Free Fishing Day of 2025 will occur Tuesday, Nov. 11, to mark Veterans Day and honor those who defended and protected our nation’s democracy and freedoms. During Free Fishing Days, New York State waives the fishing license requirement for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. While … Read more
The Saranac Lake Veterans Day ceremony will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Harrietstown Town Hall in the downstairs auditorium, according to VFW Auxiliary 3357 President Gina Rabideau Norton. A reception at the town hall will follow. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, there will also be a free community skating event in … Read more
Last week, the community learned just how much the Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center is estimated to be worth. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, a study commissioned by the Tupper Lake Central School District and undertaken by Saratoga Associates, an architectural and land planning firm, was presented at the Nov. 3 school board meeting. … Read more
The Adirondack Council has expressed its gratitude to New York voters for approving Proposal 1 on this year’s statewide ballot, a Constitutional Amendment that ensures state-managed Olympic facilities in the Adirondack Park remain in compliance with environmental protections established under the New York State Constitution.