News Staff A winter weather advisory is scheduled to remain in effect throughout the Tri-Lakes region until 1 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the advisory was issued due to the threat of freezing rain. While accumulations are forecasted to be limited — under one-tenth of 1 inch — meteorologists … Read more
Saranac Lake High School’s alumni hockey games take place on Dec. 26 at the Saranac Lake Civic Center. The women’s game will be at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 3:30 p.m. All past Saranac Lake players are eligible to participate and there is a $20 registration fee per player. Interested players are … Read more
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
Mercy Care’s next Friendship Volunteer Training will be held Jan. 15 in Tupper Lake. They invite anyone in the Tri-Lakes region and surrounding communities who is interested in becoming a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer to take the training. Sun Community News reports to register, visit Mercy Care’s website at www.adkmercy.org.
More than 2,400 shoeboxes and counting are being stacked in all corners of High Peaks Church during drop-off week for the annual Operation Christmas Child gift donation event. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, shoeboxes filled with toys, essentials and other gifts for children around the world can still be dropped off at the church … Read more
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