Charges Face Sex Offender

A Level 3 Sex Offender was arrested March 23 after he allegedly broke into someone’s home for sexually motivated crimes. Sun Community News reports 54 year old David M. Rascoe of Lake Clear unlawfully entered the residence of a woman he knew and subjected her to unwanted sexual contact. Rascoe was arrested on charges of … Read more

Lochner Eyes Stefanik Congressional Seat

41 year old Jill Lochner, from Greenfield in Saratoga County, said she’s long had her eye on the 21st Congressional District, has thought about running for years, and now believes she is in the right place to bring a fresh voice to Congress for the district. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, secured her fifth term in … Read more

Recommendations On Saranac Lake STR Law

In Saranac Lake, the village development board has finished looking over the village board’s draft short-term rental regulation law and is sending back recommendations, changes and additions — for the village board to consider. Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the board decided to fold the law into the existing development code, so now, the development board … Read more

Men Plead Not Guilty In Darrah’s Death

Two Plattsburgh men have pled not guilty to murder charges lodged against them for the stabbing death of Keeseville resident Kenneth Darrah earlier this week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 48 year old Michael J. Rougeau and 30 year old Michael A. Nastasia were charged with second-degree murder on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing Darrah, 37, … Read more

Two Charged With Second Degree Murder In Darrah Case

As the investigation continues, two Plattsburgh men have been arrested for second-degree murder in connection with the tragic and brutal death of Kenneth Darrah. Following an intense two-day multi-agency investigation, Michael J. Rougeau, 48, and Michael A. Nastasia, 30, were arrested March 21 in the City of Plattsburgh. Police said Darrah was killed during a … Read more

Meeting On Possible Publc Access To Glenview Preserve

A preliminary design for possible public access to the Glenview Preserve, a scenic mountain vista in the town of Harrietstown, is now ready for community review. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the Adirondack Land Trust has talked about developing Glenview to include public access since purchasing the property from its former owners, the Trevor … Read more

Meeting On New Police, Fire, Rescue Facility In Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake has changed the time and location of this coming Tuesday informational meeting on the proposed new emergency services building. The meeting is now scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Harrietstown Town Hall Auditorium. There will also be open houses at the police, fire and rescue stations from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. … Read more

Tupper Lake Woman Accepts Guilty Plea

A Tupper Lake woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder according to the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, in relation to a July 2022 homicide. WTEN reports Alexa Gallagher, 26, intentionally caused the death of her mother, Melissa Guisewhite, by stabbing her with a knife. At the time of her death, Guisewhite was 51. Sentencing … Read more

Annual Ice Out Benefit

The Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service is currently holding its annual Ice Out Benefit. The range for Mirror Lake is March 23 in 2012 to May 13 in 1971. Last year, the ice went out on Mirror Lake on April 14 and on Lake Placid lake on April 20. Tickets are available at the Lake … Read more