The second-annual Holiday Stroll begins in Tupper Lake Friday and continues on Saturday. Festivities will commence at 4 p.m. Friday, and attendees can expect some magic. The street will be twinkling under Christmas lights, and stores will be open late, until 7 p.m., to offer holiday shopping deals. Tupper Lake Public Library will host a … Read more
With the potential for increased flu activity in the coming months, Franklin County Public Health Services (FCPHS) is encouraging flu vaccination, which remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the illness and its complications. FCPHS holds regular Immunization Clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call to schedule your flu vaccination 518-481-1535 or schedule at … Read more
Saranac Lake Police Department is collecting gifts so that no local families have to go without this holiday season, with its Santa’s Jukebox program. Sun Community News reports although it has been on hiatus for many years, Santa’s Jukebox has a long history going back to 1948. Police Chief at the time William Wallace started … Read more
Adirondack Health has named registered nurse Nickole “Kiki” Andronica as the 25th annual recipient of the Meghan E. Handler “Excellence in Nursing” memorial award. It is given annually to a registered nurse employed by Adirondack Health with one to three years of professional experience. The recipient must show a commitment to improving and expanding their … Read more
Adirondack Health has awarded Margaret Sorensen with the third annual Nursing Legacy Award. It was created in 2021 to honor a nurse with more than 15 years’ experience and a demonstrated history of teaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of nurses. Additional criteria include expert technical skills, the ability to pass on the art … Read more
Local ski resorts in the region are capitalizing on the recent snowfall, turning a Monday snow day into an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to hit the slopes. It was a snow day for some and that meant the slopes at Whiteface were teeming with skiers and snowboarders on Monday, as the mountain added 4 to … Read more
Lake Placid has been voted the third most “Christmassy” town in America according to Mixbook’s survey. The publication says Lake Placid has a specific charm during the winter because of its natural setting in the Adirondack Mountains, blanketed in snow, offering a picturesque backdrop for the holidays. “The town embraces the spirit of the season … Read more
An information session on a future cooperative housing development off of Averyville Road in Lake Placid is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2024. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the session will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lake Placid Beach House at 31 Parkside Drive. The development is expected to be built on … Read more
USA luge performed well at home in the International Luge Federation World Cup in Lake Placid. Five Team USA athletes earned medals in the FIL opener throughout two days of competition on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at Mt Van Hoevenberg. The top finishers of the weekend featured Lake Placid, New York, native … Read more
With Lake Placid a natural picturesque backdrop for a Hallmark-style Christmas movie, production for Gemelli Films’ latest production ‘A Jar Full of Christmas’ continues. Sun Community News reports more than 700 residents signed up for supporting roles for the film directed by Candy Cain, giving actors and production crews a warm welcome with the boost … Read more