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
Tuesday, an autopsy was performed at Glens Falls Hospital on Kenneth C. Darrah, after Darrah was discovered deceased in the town of Chesterfield, on March 20, 2023. The autopsy determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma and multiple stab wounds. The manner of death has been ruled as a homicide. He was … Read more
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
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
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
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
Authorities are now investigating the somber early morning discovery of a Keeseville man along the shores of Ausable Chasm. New York State Police and the Essex County District Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Sun Community News reports first responders and police were called to the Ausable Chasm bridge on … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake is currently in a head-to-head competition to be the “Strongest Town” in North America. According to the Daily Enterprise, it’s facing off against Valemount, British Columbia, Canada in the first bracket of a tournament based on finding a community as an example of good urban planning. Strong Towns is a … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold free rabies vaccination clinics at the following locations locally: Malone 3/27/2023 6-7:30pm Fire Department Saranac Lake 5/8/2023 6-7:30pm Fire Department Vermontville 5/22/2023 6-7:30pm Kate Mountain Park Tupper Lake 9/17/2023 12-2pm Municipal Park Malone 10/10/2023 5-6:30pm Rec Park Appointments are required prior to arrival. Registration links for all Rabies Clinics … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway starting this weekend. This special traffic enforcement detail, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, begins on Friday, March 17, 2023, … Read more