Adirondack Foundation has announced leadership transitions for its Board of Trustees and Community Council, in addition to welcoming three new trustees. Bill Creighton, who joined the Board of Trustees in 2017, has been appointed as chair, taking the helm from Joe Steiniger, while Anna Bowers will become the new chair of the foundation’s Community Council. … Read more
At the end of 2024, Hannah Hanford will retire after 14 years as the Adirondack Health Foundation’s executive director. During her time at the helm of the Adirondack Health Foundation, Hanford said points of pride for her were the Future of Care Campaign, which raised funds for the construction of the new surgical services and … Read more
A Lake Placid man was arrested for second-degree assault following a domestic dispute that left someone needing treatment at a local hospital. Sun Community News reports 60 year old John Gagnon was arrested after he allegedly kneed someone in the face during a domestic dispute inside a Wesvalley Road residence. The victim was evaluated by … Read more
The village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant application was signed, sealed and delivered in early October. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, it marks the village’s first application for the award since the annual $10 million funding program began in 2016. The village’s paperwork was submitted by the Oct. 18 deadline.
The North Elba Community Christmas fund is now collecting donations as they work to make Christmas special for children and families. This year, they have around 125 kids signed up to receive gifts, reports the Adirondack Daily Enteprise. A core group of volunteers will be hard at work organizing gifts and packing meals as a … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board here has adopted a 10-unit cap to new short-term vacation rentals in Saranac Lake in the coming year, with those 10 units only allowed in certain zones of the municipality. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the 3-2 vote on this policy was debated among the board for a long … Read more
The pharmacy counter inside the Saranac Lake Walgreens is temporarily closing on Friday, earlier than expected. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a sign posted on the front door of the building last week initially said the pharmacy would close on Dec. 2 due to a “staffing shortage.” The store will remain open for other over-the-counter … Read more
A winter weather advisory is scheduled to remain in effect throughout the Tri-Lakes region until 1 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the advisory was issued due to the threat of freezing rain. While accumulations are forecasted to be limited — under one-tenth of 1 inch — meteorologists … Read more
Saranac Lake High School’s alumni hockey games take place on Dec. 26 at the Saranac Lake Civic Center. The women’s game will be at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 3:30 p.m. All past Saranac Lake players are eligible to participate and there is a $20 registration fee per player. Interested players are … Read more
The pharmacy counter inside the Saranac Lake Walgreens is closing indefinitely starting on Dec. 2 and people will need to drive to the chain’s location in Lake Placid to pick up prescriptions with the company for the time being. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a sign on the front door of the shop says the … Read more