The Adirondack Council is saying that its members had generated significant public input and critical feedback to the Adirondack Park Agency regarding the APA’s proposed changes to the primary management plan for the “forever wild” Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves. Sun Community News reports the organization cited an increased level of participation and engagement by … Read more
The search for a hiker from Quebec who was reported missing on Allen Mountain more than a week ago is transitioning to a “weather-dependent” recovery mission as the cold temperatures, snowfall and remote search area endanger searchers and keep them from making progress. The Adiriondack Daily Enterprise reports 22 year old Leo DuFour set out … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District received its audit report for the 2023-24 fiscal year — which ended on June 30 — on Nov. 6 and reviewed its findings at its Dec. 2 Board of Education meeting. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, all school districts in this state are required to receive annual independent … Read more
A local woman will reappear in court to face allegations relating to recent burglary and larceny. Lake Placid Village Police arrested 37 year old Ashlie M. Holman Dec. 6 on a charge of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Authorities had received a complaint regarding a burglary that occurred at a local hotel. Holman was … Read more
Essex County Health Department (ECHD) and its partner hospitals, UVMHN-Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) and Adirondack Health (AH), are looking for resident perspectives when it comes to the state of health and well-being in their communities. The insight gained from resident opinions will be included in the 2025 Community Health Assessment and will help direct the … Read more
There are six people publicly planning to run for the NY-21 congressional seat in a yet-to-be-announced special election as current North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik is set to vacate the seat after accepting a nomination to be the next U.N. ambassador. For the Republican party, newcomers Anthony Constantino and Otto Miller. For the Democrats, Paula … Read more
During the busiest retail period of the year, the Tupper Lake business community gladly made way on Sunday for the new kids — 12 to be precise — on the block. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Kid Row returned as part of the Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll. The event gives kids the chance to sell … Read more
The Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll gets underway today and lasts for not one, not two but three days, with various events scheduled around the village through Sunday. There are over 30 different scheduled events for people to choose from. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the first planned activity begins at noon today: a Holiday Stroll … Read more
A crash involving a propane truck on state Route 30 north of Paul Smiths heading toward Malone closed the major roadway on Thursday morning. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, a pickup truck went sideways and took out the rear axle of a propane truck at around 7 a.m. The pickup truck went off the … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake recently announced the return of its New Year’s Eve celebration, North Country New Year, on Dec. 31, from 5 to 10 p.m. That evening, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the downtown area will come alive with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, local food, comedy shows and a fireworks display. This festive … Read more