State Police is warning the public about a significant increase in the number of car thefts that have occurred in Clinton and Franklin Counties in recent months. State Police report that a total of 31 vehicles have been stolen in these two counties since August of 2021, and in each case, the vehicle was unlocked … Read more
State Police arrested Joseph C. Briggs, 41, of North Elba, for Burglary, Criminal Use of a Firearm and Criminal Mischief. On April 29, 2022, at approximately 9:09 p.m., police were called to Old Military Road in the town of North Elba for a report of a burglary in progress. A preliminary investigation determined that Briggs … Read more
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik was at the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department firehouse Monday to tour the facility and talk about getting federal money for a new emergency services building the village is planning. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the village is seeking state and federal money and grants for the project, with the … Read more
More than a dozen people were outside North Elba Town Hall on Tuesday after learning that Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that federally protects a woman’s right to an abortion, might get overturned. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports they were carrying protest signs and waving to honking cars at the demonstration on … Read more
Grounded: Get Down to Earth in Saranac Lake has officially begun! Stop in at the Welcome Center to pick up your scratch off card and complete the challenge. Complete something in each of 6 challenge categories and keep track using the activity card by scratching away the mud. Grounded brochures and activity cards are available … Read more
The Winter Carnival Committee will meet Tuesday to decide on a theme for the 2023 Carnival. This meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend and vote. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 30 Bloomingdale Ave. Committee members pitched seven ideas … Read more
The Saranac Lake Central School District’s $34.6 million proposed budget will be presented to district taxpayers at a public hearing on Wednesday. The spending plan, which includes a 2.6 percent increase over the current budget, will be voted on by district voters on May 17.
The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts announces its lineup of gallery exhibits for 2022. Exhibits will be on display in the Arts Center’s main gallery space and performance space throughout the season, opening May 27. Opening the season and running through June 26 will be the Annual Members’ Exhibit, Art for All Seasons, featuring … Read more
The Tupper Lake village board will have to try to pass its budget again today after the $3.38 million proposed budget failed to be put up for a vote on Friday. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, some board members wanted additional time to familarize themselves with issues, while others wanted to make sure the … Read more
Saranac Lake is prepping for its Spring Clean Up this weekend. It happens Saturday from 9a to 1p. Cleaning efforts will focus on trash pick up on municipal properties and public parks surrounding the Village. Interested volunteers can visit Riverside Park to pick up trash bags, rubber gloves, location assignments, and clean up directions between … Read more