Word Of Life Selling Schroon Lake Property

A sale agreement is announced for the now-closed Word of Life Inn and Family Lodge in Schroon Lake. According to the Adirondack Explorer a private company will close on the deal in September and will reopen it as a resort. Word of Life closed the facility last year due to COVID-19.

Former SL Mayor Gets OK To Build Townhouses

Former Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau wins approval to construct a duplex housing development on property he owns in the village. According to the Daily Enterprise the Village Development Board gave Rabideau the green light over objections voiced by neighbors. Rabideau plans to build 4 townhouses at the site.

Pop-Up Art Galleries Coming To Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake’s Arts & Culture Advisory Board invites creators to display their art in vacant downtown storefronts. The Daily Enterprise reports the pop-up galleries will start Aug. 16 and run for a 2-week period. The dates are aligned with the August and September ArtWalks events. Up to 4 storefronts will be used.

Port Henry Man Charged Following Domestic Dispute

A domestic dispute in Port Henry results in a man facing charges. State Police say the 20-year-old from Port Henry damaged property at a Cedar St. address then took off. He is also wanted on a Fulton County warrant. The man was charged then released on his own recognizance.

Postal Service Extending Transit Time For Some Mail

Starting in October some of your mail could take a little longer to arrive. The Postal Service issued a public notice last week announcing one to two days are being added to the service standard for certain First-Class Mail and Periodicals. Officials say 61% of first class mail will remain at current standards.

Road Work On State Route 86 To Cause Delays

Plan for delays if you need to use a section of State Route 86 in the Town of Wilmington known as “the notch”. State Crews will be working starting today through October to make drainage repairs with alternating one-way traffic through the area. Work hours are 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Essex County Plans Equestrian Site

Essex County reveals its plans for an equestrian center and trail system on 100 acres it owns in North Hudson. According to the Explorer there will be a riding area and trails for both horses and mountain bike riders. The site is situated off Exit 29 on the Northway.

DeRosa Resigns From Governor’s Office

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s top aide resigned late Sunday as her former boss faces impeachment over sexual harrassment allegations. Melissa DeRosa released a statement saying it has been the greatest honor of her life to serve the people of New York for the past 10 years. As secretary to the governor DeRosa held the highest appointed … Read more

ARC Calling For More Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is putting out an urgent call for blood donors as demand is up. Most needed is O type blood but all types are being accepted. Go to redcrossblood.org to find a nearby donation site. Those who donate by Aug. 15 could win a trip to the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival … Read more

Beware Of Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert to protect New Yorkers from the dangers of fake coronavirus vaccination cards. Legitimate CDC vaccination cards are provided to individuals once they receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals are urged not to share pictures of this card online or on social media, or to at least blur out private … Read more