State Police arrested 32-year-old Joshua C. Stevens of Tupper Lake, following an investigation initiated on December 28, 2020, regarding a misappropriation of funds from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities at Sunmount in Tupper Lake. The investigation revealed that Stevens, a Sunmount staff member, stole money from the personal funds of a person receiving … Read more
COVID-19 Vaccination POD to Occur in Malone on Thursday for Franklin County Residents who are 60 or Older, Essential Workers, or have Qualifying Conditions. Franklin County Public Health Department announces a vaccination POD (point of dispensing) will be held in Malone on Thursday, March 11th at the Franklin County Courthouse. This POD is for Franklin … Read more
Essex County, NY Public Health advises the Essex County Health Department COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination Clinic on Friday, March 12 at the Schroon Lake Central School from 9am – 3pm is now open to individuals 60 years of age and older.
The coronavirus has once again prevented the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern New York to partner with Andrew Weibrecht and the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa for its annual Ski-For-Wishes Fundraiser. He’s created a concept whereby he will ski the summit of all 46 Adirondack peaks for the Albany-based organization. Weibrecht has already started the … Read more
On January 31, 2020, a package addressed to an inmate, was received at the Annex mailroom within the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Upon opening the package, eleven New York State Department of Correction and Community Supervision employees taken to the hospital. The package was tested and found to contain synthetic cannabinoids. On March 4, … Read more
Franklin County residents who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 are not being asked to quarantine as long as they meet a set of requirements. Vaccinated Franklin County residents with a possible or confirmed exposure will not be required to quarantine if: They are fully vaccinated at the time of their exposure, at least 14 days … Read more
A proposed program to embed a therapist in the Saranac Lake Police Department to assist on mental health and addiction calls has received state approval. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports at a recent hearing, organizers from the village, county and Citizen Advocates shared more details about when, where and how the therapist would work. Village … Read more
The High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group (HPAG) has submitted its final report on promoting sustainable recreation in the Adirondack Park to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos. includes recommendations to address immediate and chronic issues, including coordination of parking and pedestrian safety, implementation of actions identified in unit management … Read more
The SUNY Plattsburgh Career Development Center’s annual spring career fair for students and employers will be held virtually Wednesday, March 24 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. This year, with a virtual format, the career fair gives students the opportunity to connect with employers from across the country. Here, they can find opportunities for full-time, part-time, … Read more
Lake Placid Horse Show management has scheduled dates for a return to their prestigious summer venue here. In an announcement on Tuesday, the organization said it’s time to save the dates: June 29 through July 4 for the Lake Placid Horse Show and July 6 through July 11 for the I Love New York Horse … Read more