News Staff The Essex County Department of Health has issued a community alert after January saw the highest number of overdoses ever reported in a single month. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the department posted on Facebook they’ve received data from an Overdose Mapping and Application Program, which provides information in real time about suspected overdoses. … Read more
The Saranac Lake Irish Gaelic Organization (SLIGO) has announced that this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration will take place on Saturday, March 15. The nomination window for parade grand marshal is now open and will run through Friday, February 21. Any SLIGO member may submit a nomination for grand marshal. Nominations will be reviewed, and … Read more
A snowmobile rider was killed following a crash along the Adirondack Rail Trail on Saturday. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports 39 year old Steven J. Fernandez of Saddlebrook, New Jersey was riding west on the Rail Trail when he lost control of his sled. The crash happened near McCauley Pond, close to the trail’s intersection … Read more
The Wild Center is the recipient of a $500,000 two-year grant as part of its Market New York program, which was established to help strengthen tourism and attract visitors to the state. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the grant — titled “Turning Twenty: Trails, Trolls & Tourism” — will help to fund a slate … Read more
The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Guy Middleton to the role of executive director, effective Jan. 1. Middleton, who has served as USF’s lake manager since 2001, will now lead all aspects of the Foundation’s operations. This marks the introduction of the executive director role at USF, a … Read more
Hearty cheers erupted from the crowd of several hundred who had gathered for the Northern Challenge’s awards ceremony when Casey Goddeau walked up to collect his $3,375 Lunker Pool prize –for the day’s largest catch by weight. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Goddeau, of Plattsburgh, got on the board early, registering his award-winning 7.79 lb … Read more
The town of North Elba Community Development Commission has announced an updated list of priorities for improving the town and village of Lake Placid this calendar year, and they are inviting members of the public to give their input. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the development commission is made up of a group of volunteers, … Read more
The Wild Center invites the local community to Wild Lights Community Night & L.P. Quinn Student Art Show on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 5 to 8 PM, offering complimentary admission to Wild Lights and a special showcase of local organizations and student artwork. This free winter event creates a gathering space for arts, cultural, … Read more
Conditions appear to be shaping up for a great Northern Challenge ice fishing derby this Saturday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports organizers are expecting a high turnout this year, in part because of poor weather conditions over the past few years. Last year, fishing was canceled due to thin ice. In 2023, frigid temperatures — … Read more
A Saranac Lake resident, Fred Balzac, is asking local government boards to pass a resolution supporting his call for a more open special election process for the NY-21 Congressional seat, which Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to be vacating soon. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports party chairs, who are tasked with picking the candidates to … Read more