In Franklin County over the past week or so, Forest Rangers patrolled more than 311 miles of snowmobile trails in places like Paul Smiths, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake and several more. Rangers checked 395 snowmobiles for up-to-date registration, insurance, and required equipment. Multiple tickets were issued and Rangers also assisted snowmobilers with replacing belts and … Read more
The village of Tupper Lake was awarded a Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant and a new committee of local and regional representatives has been created to vet and select projects on which to use the money. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the first meeting will be held virtually next Wednesday and the public is invited to … Read more
Registration is now open for the Common Ground Alliance’s virtual winter meeting, which will take place 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25. The two-hour event, which will be held on Zoom, is free and open to all. Attendees will receive an update on progress since the summer forum and discuss the new Community Blueprint for … Read more
An ice wall on River Street in Saranac Lake, not far from the Ice Palace, caused a car to flip Thursday afternoon. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the driver was not seriously injured, but was carried to a Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad ambulance on a gurney and in a neck brace. It happened … Read more
Twelve percent of employees at Sunmount face “disciplinary measures” if they don’t get vaccinated in compliance with a federal mandate that took effect Thursday. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, workers will need to be fully vaccinated by Feb. 26, at which point the option for them to test negative in lieu of being vaccinated … Read more
International speedskating races are returning to Lake Placid’s Olympic oval. More than 60 speedskaters from universities in 12 nations will compete in March for 13 titles at the FISU World University Championship Speed Skating event. Competition starts March 2 with the women’s 1,000- and 3,000-meter events and the men’s 1,000- and 5,000-meter races.
The Tops Markets grocery store on Church Street will close down from Feb. 6 to 12 next month as it transitions into a Grand Union as it used to be. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports signage is up letting customers know what’s coming. The shutdown begins on the 6th at 3pm and the store will … Read more
There is a severe shortage in the North Country. Anyone who is eligible to donate blood is asked to do so as soon as possible. All blood types are needed, but especially types O positive, O negative and A positive. The Adirondack Regional Blood Center provides 90 percent of the blood used by hospitals in … Read more
The Adirondack Health Foundation has announced the appointments of Joseph Beck and John Huwiler to its board of trustees. Joseph Beck is a managing director and co-head of healthcare finance at Raymond James. He has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking in the healthcare services sector. John Huwiler is a managing director … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week. It happens January 20 th – Malone – 3pm-6pm at St. Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park. For ages 18 and up, Moderna first doses and boosters. Drop-ins welcome, however, limited dependent on amount of vaccine.