NCCC Launches Care Package Donation Drive

North Country Community College is asking its communities to contribute to a Care Package Donation Drive to support active-duty members of the military – one of several activities and initiatives taking place across the college’s campuses in recognition of Veterans Day. From now through Nov. 18, the college is accepting items for care packages that … Read more

Election ’22 Roundup

Incumbent Assemblyman D. Billy Jones received a nice 48th birthday present Tuesday in the form of a solid win in the 115th Assembly District race. Jones outpaced Republican Stephen Chilton, according to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik was re-elected to a fifth term over Democratic challenger Matt Castelli, according to unofficial … Read more

LEAF Grants Awarded In North Elba

The North Elba Town Council is doling out more than $600,000 in funding to local organizations in its fourth round of Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund grants. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, town council last week approved LEAF grants for 10 local projects. Two of the organizations that received funding in previous rounds — … Read more

American Legion Post Hosts Veteran’s Day Observance

The Lake Placid American Legion Post 326 will once again observe Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2022, by lowering and raising flags in honor of local veterans who are no longer with us and who had honorably and unselfishly served our country so we may enjoy our freedoms as Americans. For the first time … Read more

Another New President For Paul Smith’s College

Paul Smith’s College is in the midst of a presidential administration change for the fifth time in two years. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports effective Friday, the college President Nicholas Hunt-Bull returned to being PSC’s provost, a position he held for seven years prior to being appointed president in April. Dan Kelting, who currently is … Read more

Public Hearing On Budget In Tupper Lake

A public hearing on the town’s proposed $3 million budget will be held Monday night at 6 p.m. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the budget, if approved by the board, is under the state tax cap, includes pay raises for non-union and union employees to reflect inflation, and includes a slight increase to the … Read more

Another Algal Bloom On Mirror Lake

Scientists have confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Mirror Lake. This is the second bloom to be reported in the lake since 2020. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, experts say both people and their pets should avoid contact with the water of Mirror Lake. Harmful algal blooms — or HABs — … Read more

Center For Writing Seeks Feedback In Survey

The Adirondack Center for Writing has launched a survey to solicit feedback from individuals of all ages around the North Country. Participants have a chance to win a $100 cash giveaway, with all survey responses remaining anonymous. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the brief questionnaire takes about six minutes to complete and is open now … Read more

Local Caregiver Arrested On Endangering, Assault Counts

Troopers arrested Kaitlyn N. Stone, 27 of AuSable, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Assault 2nd. On September 1, 2022, around 4:02 p.m., Troopers received a Law Enforcement Referral from the New York State Department of Social Services Child Abuse Hotline. Troopers responded to the Winding Brook Road, in the town of … Read more