Woman Faces Drug Charges In Lake Placid Traffic Stop

A local woman is facing charges after she was allegedly found with heroin and drug paraphernalia during a routine traffic stop. Lake Placid Village Police stopped a vehicle Chelsea Corrow was riding in Nov. 12 after it failed to stop at a stop sign. During a search of the vehicle, police said, the 32-year-old was … Read more

North Elba Town Council Adopts Spending Plan

The North Elba Town Council adopted the town’s 2024 budget as proposed last week. The town’s $10.6 million budget falls below the state-imposed tax cap of 2.64%. A total of $5,018,636 will be collected, or levied, from taxpayers to fund its 2024 budget, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Tupper Lake Town Council Scheduled To Adopt Budget Thursday

The Tupper Lake Town Council will meet Thursday to vote on adopting the town’s 2024 budget. After a budget is adopted, Councilwoman Mary Fontana plans to resign from the council as she prepares to become the new village mayor on Dec. 1. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the town’s proposed $2.6 million spending plan includes … Read more

Time To Register Snowmobiles

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles, which is done annually. Snowmobilers can renew registrations online on the DMV website, by mail or in person at a DMV office. Information about registering a snowmobile in New York State is on the DMV’s website at dmv.ny.gov/snowmobile/registration.

New Director For LPNEHS

The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society board of trustees welcomes Chris Malmgren as the new director of the LPNEHS. Malmgren brings a wealth of experience to the directorship, most recently working in various capacities with several central New York organizations, including the Cazenovia Public Library and Museum, the Skaneateles Historic Society and the Manlius Historical … Read more

Harrietstown Town Council To Vote On Budget

The Harrietstown Town Council will meet to vote on the town’s 2024 budget on Thursday. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports, for the second year in a row, a proposed increase to the supervisor’s salary is proving to be a controversial issue. This year, the proposed raise would be a temporary increase in pay for a … Read more

AHI Announces 2023 Rural Health Champions

In recognition of National Rural Health Day on November 16, Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) is pleased to announce four individuals have been recognized as 2023 Rural Health Champions. Among them, Rhenda Campbell, Director of Care Management at Fort Hudson Health System. Melissa Gooley, RN, Regional Practice Leader for Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Ann Morgan, Executive … Read more

ACW Announces Poets For ‘Postcard Poems’

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) has announced four New York State poets selected for “Postcard Poems”: Jackie Braje, Joseph Bruchac, Laura Cordts and Sophie Morelli. Their poems were selected from over 100 submissions from across the state. Each writer will have their poem featured on a 5×7-inch broadside, complete with custom artwork created by … Read more

ACW Announces Poets For

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) has announced four New York State poets selected for “Postcard Poems”: Jackie Braje, Joseph Bruchac, Laura Cordts and Sophie Morelli. Their poems were selected from over 100 submissions from across the state. Each writer will have their poem featured on a 5×7-inch broadside, complete with custom artwork created by … Read more

Comptroller Releases LPCSD Audit Results

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released the audit for Lake Placid Central School District, Oct. 25. The two concerns the audit raised were “District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program” and “District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation state aid for new bus acquisitions.” Audits of LPCSD are … Read more