Authorities are investigating an inmate death at Franklin County Jail. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Franklin County Sheriff Jay D. Cook confirmed a death had occurred at the county facility and said there is an ongoing investigation into the inmate’s death. Cook said a 32-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her bed during the … Read more
The Lake Placid Village Board of Trustees, North Elba Town Council and North Elba-Lake Placid Joint Review Board will hold a joint public hearing at 5 p.m. tonight on a proposed law that would make 23 amendments to the joint land use code, including new guidelines for cannabis dispensaries and tobacco shops, reports the Adirondack … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake and town of Harrietstown are supporting a potential partnership between Franklin County and the Jamaican bobsled team. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the arrangement would have the county put up $135,000 of bed tax dollars to make the Hotel Saranac the team’s home away from home while they practice sliding … Read more
Essex County attorney Amy Quinn announced Friday her run for county judge in November’s election. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the seat will be vacated by current judge Richard Meyer, of Saranac Lake, who is reaching the end of his second 10-year term. Quinn, of Lake Placid, will begin the initial petitioning process to secure … Read more
A Keeseville man has been arrested on a felony contempt charge after police say he repeatedly violated an active order of protection. New York State Police arrested Shawn R. Hart, 43, Jan. 9 on charges of first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree aggravated harassment. Troopers were called to Ladue Road in Harrietstown the day prior after … Read more
A Saranac Lake man is facing several charges after he allegedly violated a court order, hit someone and broke property during a domestic dispute. New York State Police were called to a Cantwell Way residence Jan. 8 following a verbal argument that reportedly turned violent. Following an investigation, Dustin A. Yarrish, 31, was arrested on … Read more
People with disabilities and chronic conditions who live in Saranac Lake will be able to get a ride to the Ice Palace on Feb. 6. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports if someone uses a walker, wheelchair or cane to get around, or just can’t make the long walk along the Lake Flower shoreline, this might … Read more
Dmitry Feld, USA Luge marketing manager and a community leader in Lake Placid, passed away early Wednesday afternoon at the age of 68. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Feld was the president of the Shipman Youth Center board and co-organizer of the annual I Love BBQ and Music Festival. He had previously been treated for … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake has officially purchased the former St. Pius X High School building at 33 Petrova Ave. from Citizen Advocates, a major step in the village’s plans to build a combined emergency services building. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the controversial plans to build a joint building for the village Police … Read more
North Country Community College has announced more than $50,000 in scholarship funds available to Franklin County residents who are interested in the college’s Human Services and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician programs. At the same time, the college is launching a trio of Human Services microcredential programs tailored to in-demand career opportunities in the region. The … Read more