The NYS Chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association has announced the upcoming 11th Annual Lighting of the Fire Towers event on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9 p.m. The group hopes to have a light start to glow in the cab of many towers across New York State. Sun Community News reports 37 towers were … Read more
Lake Placid is slated to add a women’s ski jumping World Cup to its pre-existing men’s competition. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the Feb. 7 to 9, 2025 event at the Olympic Jumping Complex will mark the first-ever North American stop on the annual ski jumping tour, which debuted in December 2011. The ski jumping … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board approved a contract for 3D scans of the planned location of a new emergency services complex at a special meeting on Monday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a vote on this contract was tabled at a meeting last week because three out of five trustees wanted more time to review … Read more
A historic building in downtown Saranac Lake was sold last week, coming into new ownership for the first time in more than 40 years. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the building block at 14-16 Broadway has been owned by Saranac Lake resident Ed Dukett since 1972, according to Franklin County property records. The new owner … Read more
Historic Saranac Lake has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to support a new museum exhibit presenting the history of the Saranac Lake region. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the $250,000 Museums for America grant supports the design, fabrication and installation of new exhibits in HSL’s expanded … Read more
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has completed maintenance on padding infrastructure at Kent Falls on the Saranac River. The NFCT’s stewardship crew, which consists of professional staff and local waterway stewards, rehabilitated the canoe carry in early July. The project, which was carried out in partnership with New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), … Read more
A Long Lake man has been indicted on several murder charges for allegedly shooting and killing his brother following a verbal altercation last December. A grand jury indicted Patrick B. Skerrett, 66, this spring on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter, all felonies, and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon, … Read more
The town of North Elba is accepting applications for the upcoming round of grant funding through its Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund, a dedicated and ongoing fund available to nonprofits, local governments, and public sector organizations within the town. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 1. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports LEAF provides grants for programs, … 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 as the Saranac Lake Civic Center hosts Touch a Truck from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Police, fire departments, municipalities, contractors and businesses will bring an assortment of trucks, safety/rescue … Read more
A special meetng of the Sarana Lake village board is set for Monday. The meeting was called so board members could vote on a contract for 3D scans of the old St. Pius X school building on Petrova Avenue. That’s where the village wants to build a new emergency services facility. The vote on a … Read more