News Staff The Fieldstone Foundation is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 Community Impact Grant from the United Way of the Adirondack Region. Sun Community News reports the grant is in support of the foundation’s Backpack Program, a vital initiative that provides consistent, nutritious weekend meals to children experiencing food insecurity across seven school districts … Read more
The man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter exactly a month ago was back in Essex County Court Tuesday. Tuesday’s hearing involving 45 year old Luciano Frattolin was strictly procedural – a compliance hearing designed to ensure both prosecutors and the defense are exchanging evidence. He initally told authorities that his 9-year old daughter had … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board approved two contracts for environmental and geotechnical studies on the 33 Petrova Ave. property — where the village is proposing a public safety building for Saranac Lake’s fire, rescue and police departments — at a special mid-day meeting on Tuesday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports two trustees — Kelly Brunette … Read more
Kids of all ages will get to explore big trucks and emergency vehicles, learn how they work and sit in the driver’s seat at the 3rd Annual Touch a Truck event hosted by the Saranac Lake Civic Center on Sunday, Sept.14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun Community News reports a special noise-free hour … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board is holding a special meeting today at noon to vote on contracts for environmental and geotechnical studies on the 33 Petrova Ave. property, where the village is proposing a public safety building for its fire, rescue and police departments. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Mayor Jimmy Williams said these studies … Read more
A multi-agency investigation has been launched into the violent death of an incarcerated individual at Upstate Correctional Facility. 35 year old Antawon Johnson was found unconscious and not breathing in his cell. Further investigation revealed that Arkies Sommerville, 28, and Johnson were cellmates when a physical altercation took place. Johnson was transported to the infirmary, … Read more
The Essex County Republican Committee has seen a shift in leadership this summer. Wayne Taylor, who became vice chair of the committee in November, is now the chair. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The first and second vice chair spots are currently vacant. The shift in leadership came when the former chair, John Gereau, stepped … Read more
More than 100 people took part in the 27th annual Olga Memorial Footrace on Saturday in Saranac Lake. The participants ranged from runners and walkers of all ages. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Emily Pomainville of Malone won the overall 5K race title. Saranac Lake resident Buck Kirtland was the top men’s winner, second overall. … Read more
The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA) will present the final production of the 2025 ADK LAKES Theatre Festival (ALTF), Seasons of Change: A Musical Revue! August 23-27. Opening at the arts center on Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m., there will also be shows at Tannery Pond Center on Sunday, August 24, at … Read more
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned at an event recently that federal cuts and other funding challenges are likely to impact access to services in rural North Country communities. The state is committed to helping, he said, but won’t be able to fill in the gap completely. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports DiNapoli attended the Adirondack … Read more