The Saranac Lake village board is holding a special meeting today at noon to vote on contracts for environmental and geotechnical studies on the 33 Petrova Ave. property, where the village is proposing a public safety building for its fire, rescue and police departments. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Mayor Jimmy Williams said these studies … Read more
A multi-agency investigation has been launched into the violent death of an incarcerated individual at Upstate Correctional Facility. 35 year old Antawon Johnson was found unconscious and not breathing in his cell. Further investigation revealed that Arkies Sommerville, 28, and Johnson were cellmates when a physical altercation took place. Johnson was transported to the infirmary, … Read more
The Essex County Republican Committee has seen a shift in leadership this summer. Wayne Taylor, who became vice chair of the committee in November, is now the chair. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The first and second vice chair spots are currently vacant. The shift in leadership came when the former chair, John Gereau, stepped … Read more
More than 100 people took part in the 27th annual Olga Memorial Footrace on Saturday in Saranac Lake. The participants ranged from runners and walkers of all ages. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Emily Pomainville of Malone won the overall 5K race title. Saranac Lake resident Buck Kirtland was the top men’s winner, second overall. … Read more
The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA) will present the final production of the 2025 ADK LAKES Theatre Festival (ALTF), Seasons of Change: A Musical Revue! August 23-27. Opening at the arts center on Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m., there will also be shows at Tannery Pond Center on Sunday, August 24, at … Read more
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned at an event recently that federal cuts and other funding challenges are likely to impact access to services in rural North Country communities. The state is committed to helping, he said, but won’t be able to fill in the gap completely. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports DiNapoli attended the Adirondack … Read more
In Saranac Lake, the Adirondack Park Agency has released a trove of environmental, site and building reports on the 1-3 Main St. property it is considering for a new headquarters. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, on Thursday, the agency released the documents through a new online dashboard examining the viability of the site for … Read more
The anticipated special election to replace North Country Assemblyman Billy Jones is off to an explosive start, even before it begins. Jones announced his plans to resign from his seat two weeks ago. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the election hasn’t started yet, but the political maneuvering has. Clinton County Republican officials are accusing North … Read more
A 54-year-old Lake Placid man has been charged with felony criminal contempt after allegedly failing to obey a stay-away order. Lake Placid Police report that they received a complaint early Sunday morning from a woman alarmed that she was being followed. She later told them that Reginald A. Lee contacted her and then held her … Read more
North Elba Town Council passed an amendment to the septic law on Tuesday which clarifies the language requiring all owners of properties proximate to Lake Placid to have their septic systems inspected by a qualified engineer before closing on a sale of the property. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, this is in addition to … Read more