Keene Town Council has scheduled two public hearings to discuss bonding more than $5 million for mandatory upgrades to both of its water districts. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, a public hearing about the bond for water district two will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, and the public hearing for the … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board recently created two new positions in its police department, a move Mayor Jimmy Williams says was necessary to keep the department from cutting its night shift as it works through a period of low staffing. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the board approved the creation of an assistant chief position … Read more
State Troopers arrest 30 year old Linwood A. Chamberlain, from Westport, for Menacing 2nd degree, and Criminal Possession weapon 4th intent to use. On August 13, 2022, at approximately 12: 24 a.m., Troopers were dispatched to Fitzgerald Road in the town of Westport, for an unknown disturbance. An investigation revealed suspect, Chamberlain and victim were … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Play ADK are co-hosting an end of summer celebration and fundraiser on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ampersand Bay Resort. With family-friendly games and activities, live music, food and drinks and a beautiful location, the two organizations are excited to celebrate the importance … Read more
The Essex County Fair will celebrate agriculture, community and tradition for the 173rd year, Aug. 17 to Aug. 21 in Westport, with mullets, mermaids, maple and more. The Sun Community News reports staples like carnival rides, agricultural events and face painting will return like always, but there will also be some new additions to fit … Read more
On August 9, State Police arrested Taylor K. Moss, 30 of Malone, NY for Aggravated Harassment 2nd degree. An investigation determined Moss wrote a threaten text message to cause physical harm to the complainant. Moss was placed under arrest and processed at SP Malone. Moss was released on an appearance ticket; he must appear in … Read more
Join the Saranac Lake Youth Center for the 25th Annual Olga Memorial Footrace on August 20, 2022 at 9:00AM at Berkeley Green in Saranac Lake The 5 and 10K Run and 5K Walk has become a traditional Saranac Lake summer event. All proceeds benefit local youth through increased programming at the Saranac Lake Youth Center … Read more
Tricia Rogers, an experienced economic development executive, is the new president and CEO of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, following the departure of Michael Bittel. The Sun Community News reports Rogers was promoted from within the organization. She has served as ARCC’s Membership Director since 2020 and was promoted to Vice President of the … Read more
The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society has announced that its annual Heritage Fair will be held this Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the History Museum, 242 Station St. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the annual community event is free and features a bake sale, used book sale, silent auction, flea … Read more
A 47-year-old man died Monday when he was pinned between a loading container and trash compactor at a town trash transfer station in Long Lake. At 9:37 a.m. officers arrived at the Long Lake Transfer Station at 8180 State Route 28 North, where a cable on a loading container had snapped while the man was … Read more