The Saranac Lake Civic Center announced today the election of its officers, appointment of three new board members and retirement of two board members. This brings the number of board members to 12. Three officers — President Ollie Burgess, Secretary Amy Chapin and Treasurer Nancy Heath — have all been re-elected. Victoria Sturgeon is now … Read more
The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup will return to the Olympic Jumping Complex from Feb. 9 to 11 next year. This event joins the calendar with two additional World Cup events already confirmed for this winter season at Mount Van Hoevenberg: World Cup Luge on Dec. 8 and 9 and World Cup Bobsled & Skeleton … Read more
Adam DeSantis has been hired as Lake Placid’s economic development director by the Lake Placid and North Elba Destination Management Plan Committee Tuesday. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, the taxpayer-funded position was created by the committee “to direct the implementation of the Lake Placid and North Elba Destination Management Plan 2030.”
Recetnly in Harrietstown, Forest Rangers joined NYSP in searching for a patient from Adirondack Medical Center. The subject ran away from the hospital and swam across Lake Colby. Rangers spotted the patient running on the snowmobile trails behind the camp. After a brief chase, Ranger Corey took the patient into custody and turned him over … Read more
The Heart Network is seeking stories from North Country residents impacted by medical debt. The testimonials collected will be used to support a statewide campaign to end medical debt. Individuals who submit stories may be eligible for compensation; The Heart Network will provide assistance with writing and editing. Submissions must be received no later than … Read more
Several projects along the Saranac River section of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will impact access for paddlers and other users this fall. The projects include construction on Casey Road, a dam removal near Indian Rapids and a fish ladder being installed at Imperial Mills Dam. Also, both the traditional Union Falls Dam portage … Read more
State Police arrested 72 year old Bruce Cameron of Lake Clear for menacing and criminal possession of weapon. Authorities went to the area of Saint Regis Carry Road for a menacing complaint. An investigation determined Cameron was acting erratically and verbally harassing people. Cameron picked up a chainsaw, started it, revved it up, and was … Read more
39 year old John Anderson of Keeseville was issued a criminal summons Aug. 28 by the Essex County Sheriff’s Department after they received notification from the Essex County Department of Social Services of an alleged incident of welfare fraud they uncovered during an investigation. Anderson allegedly falsely reported his household income to them, which resulted … Read more
The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program is hosting a free webinar on how climate change could make the Adirondacks more hospitable to invasive species. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports “Invasive Species in a Changing Climate” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
The free state-funded, county-operated Route 73 shuttle system will return to serve hikers and leaf peepers for its third year on Sept. 23, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 9, reports the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, to help accommodate the higher traffic for the fall season.