Train service to and from Tupper Lake resumed on Sunday as the Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s third season returning to the Tri-Lakes got back on track after a brief delay. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the trains will run every Sunday through Oct. 12, except on Sept. 7. That’s when the railroad inspects all the … Read more
Long-time resident and retired businessman Sam Haselton has announced a write-in campaign for Wilmington Town Supervisor, filling a space left by current Supervisor Favor Smith, who announced his retirement earlier this month. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Smith had already received the nomination to run on the Republican party line, so his name will … Read more
State Police Troop B Commander Maj. Brent Davison is planning to run in the expected special election for the state Assembly seat being vacated by longtime representative Billy Jones. On Wednesday, he got a “full endorsement” from Clinton County Republican Committee Chair Jerika Manning, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
The Fieldstone Foundation is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 Community Impact Grant from the United Way of the Adirondack Region. Sun Community News reports the grant is in support of the foundation’s Backpack Program, a vital initiative that provides consistent, nutritious weekend meals to children experiencing food insecurity across seven school districts … Read more
The man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter exactly a month ago was back in Essex County Court Tuesday. Tuesday’s hearing involving 45 year old Luciano Frattolin was strictly procedural – a compliance hearing designed to ensure both prosecutors and the defense are exchanging evidence. He initally told authorities that his 9-year old daughter had … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board approved two contracts for environmental and geotechnical studies on the 33 Petrova Ave. property — where the village is proposing a public safety building for Saranac Lake’s fire, rescue and police departments — at a special mid-day meeting on Tuesday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports two trustees — Kelly Brunette … Read more
Kids of all ages will get to explore big trucks and emergency vehicles, learn how they work and sit in the driver’s seat at the 3rd Annual Touch a Truck event hosted by the Saranac Lake Civic Center on Sunday, Sept.14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun Community News reports a special noise-free hour … Read more
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