Wilmington recently launched the Wonders of Wilmington (WOW) Challenge. This is no ordinary challenge: participants here are invited to complete the Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Family Fun challenges to receive their patch. Each WOW Challenge consists of six selected “trails,” with the optional experience of visiting the summit of Whiteface Mountain or Little Whiteface in … Read more
The village of Lake Placid and town of North Elba have announced both will no longer require all participants in local large-scale events to be vaccinated. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the municipalities’ joint announcement on Wednesday comes a few days before Lake Placid’s Fourth of July parade and fireworks display, and less than a … Read more
New York State Police will increase patrols and crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July weekend. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel. The campaign will … Read more
Saranac Lake High School athletic director Eric Bennett is stepping down and becoming a full time 12th-grade English teacher. The Adirondack Daily Entperise reports Bennett will pass the reins to Bill Peer. Peer has been a major part of the athletic department at Saranac Lake, as he has coached cross country, track and girl’s hockey, … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold a Rabies Clinic at the St. Regis Falls Fire Department, 7 N. River Road on Wednesday, June 30 th from 5pm-7pm. Registration is now open for this clinic. 1 year vaccine will be administered. All pets must be controlled by an adult and must be on a leash or … Read more
The New York State Department of Transportation advised motorists today that starting Monday, June 28, State Route 9N will be reduced to a single lane with alternating flows of traffic controlled by flaggers from just north of the intersection with Route 73 in the hamlet of Keene in the town of Keene, to Trumbulls Road … Read more
The 15th annual Adirondack Common Ground Alliance Forum will take place on Wednesday, July 21, conducted virtually over two two-hour blocks. A one-hour closing session will also be hosted on Wednesday, Sept. 8 to report the Forum findings. Registration is now open at commongroundadk.org, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) website. This year’s theme, Increasing the … Read more
In Franklin County, Principal Court Attorney Elizabeth Crawford for the GOP and District Attorney Craig Carriero for the Democrats will square off in the November election for county judge. In Tuesdays primary, Crawford won with 57% of the votes, Democrats cast 895 ballots in their primary, with 586 going to Carriero
New York is lifting more COVID-19 restrictions when the state of emergency expires Thursday, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. New Yorkers will still have to wear masks on public transit, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities and homeless shelters, in accordance with federal guidance. But Cuomo’s announcement Wednesday means public meetings, for example, no longer must … Read more
Governor Cuomo announced Monday that Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, is a Free Fishing Weekend in New York State, the second of six Free Fishing Days recognized across the state each year. During designated free fishing days, New York residents and non-residents are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license. Participating … Read more