Mercy Care’s next Friendship Volunteer Training will be held Jan. 15 in Tupper Lake. They invite anyone in the Tri-Lakes region and surrounding communities who is interested in becoming a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer to take the training. Sun Community News reports to register, visit Mercy Care’s website at www.adkmercy.org.
More than 2,400 shoeboxes and counting are being stacked in all corners of High Peaks Church during drop-off week for the annual Operation Christmas Child gift donation event. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, shoeboxes filled with toys, essentials and other gifts for children around the world can still be dropped off at the church … 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
Wilmington Town Council passed a $2.49 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year at a board meeting on Nov. 12 with a 3-2 vote. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the 2025 adopted budget of $2,489,994 is about 10% higher than the 2024 adopted budget, which totaled $2,264,526. However, the adopted budget was slightly lower than … Read more
The village of Lake Placid board of trustees will hold a public hearing at 4:55 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2 for a proposed local law offering a real property tax exemption for individuals with disabilities and limited incomes. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the state allows municipalities the option to offer this tax exemption. … Read more
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding riders to register their snowmobiles ahead of the upcoming winter as snowmobile registrations must be renewed annually. Sun Community News reports DMV allows snowmobilers to renew registrations online on the DMV website, by mail or in person at a DMV office.
A multi-day storm system will likely slam the door shut on the prolonged drought the area has been experiencing throughout this month. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the Tri-Lakes is expected to receive about an inch of rain from the storm through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, with most of it falling today … Read more
The Holiday Village Stroll returns to Lake Placid for its 15th year. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the three-day event will take place from Friday, Dec. 13 to Sunday, Dec. 15 in various locations throughout Lake Placid. The celebration offers a variety of festive events, including a skating party, photos with Santa, a free holiday … Read more
A North Elba section of the popular Jackrabbit Trail has been rerouted, giving skiers a new path to follow when they leave the town-owned Craig Wood Golf Course. The Adirondack Explorer reports the reroute goes through the Sentinel Range Wilderness and connects the golf course, home of the Scott’s Cobble Nordic Center in recent winters, … Read more
New York State Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who allegedly exposed himself to children in the town of Keene and other locations this past summer. The first incident occurred in early July near the Hulls Falls Road bridge over the Ausable River. According to NBC 5, the suspect is … Read more