Harrietstown Seeks Applicants To Fill Council Vacancy
The town of Harrietstown is looking to fill an open seat on its town council. The vacancy comes after Councilman Jeremy Evans stepped down following his election to the Saranac Lake village board. Supervisor Jordanna Mallach says letters of interest are due by May 22, with the council expected to review candidates at a meeting […]
Read MoreClinton Students Earn Top SUNY Honor
Two students from Clinton Community College are being recognized with one of the highest honors in the State University of New York system. Jillian Bowen and Heidi Breyette received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, recognizing academics, leadership and service. Both were honored in Albany, with Bowen earning a 4 point 0 GPA and […]
Read MoreRed Cross Provides Ongoing Help After Plattsburgh Fire
The American Red Cross is continuing to assist two people displaced by a house fire in Plattsburgh. The fire broke out Monday evening on Sailly Avenue, forcing one adult and a 7 year old child from their home. Red Cross volunteers stepped in with emergency financial assistance for shelter, food and clothing, along with health […]
Read MoreCybersecurity Conference Registration Opens In Saranac Lake
Registration is now open for a major cybersecurity conference in Saranac Lake. North Country Community College is hosting the seventh annual event, focused on the latest digital threats and security trends. The conference, co-sponsored by SUNY Plattsburgh Center for Cybersecurity and Technology, will bring together experts, business leaders and students Friday at Hotel Saranac. Organizers […]
Read MoreFranklin County Land Bank Secures $1 POINT 7 Million For Housing Efforts
The Franklin County Land Bank is getting a major boost with $1 point 7 million in state funding aimed at tackling vacant and rundown properties across the region. The money from New York State Homes and Community Renewal will help acquire, repair or demolish blighted properties, with the goal of creating more safe and affordable […]
Read MoreDebate Grows Over Proposed Battery Storage Project In St Armand
A packed and noisy public meeting in Saranac Lake is highlighting deep divisions over a proposed battery energy storage system near Mount Pisgah. Residents, developers and energy advocates gathered at Mount Pisgah Lodge to debate the project planned at a National Grid substation on Trudeau Road. The system, proposed by Carson Power, would store electricity […]
Read MoreCrown Point Historic Site Opens Season With Living History Event
The Crown Point State Historic Site is kicking off its 2026 season with a Revolutionary War encampment reenactment May 9 and 10. Reenactors will recreate the camp of Seth Warner’s regiment, offering visitors a look at life during the early days of the American Revolution. The event coincides with the site’s annual bird banding program […]
Read MoreLittle House Cast Reunion Planned In Burke This Summer
Fans of the classic TV series Little House on the Prairie will have a chance to meet cast members during a special reunion event in Burke this July. The weekend gathering at the Almanzo Wilder Homestead will feature appearances by Dean Butler, Alison Arngrim and others, along with performances, food, and autograph sessions. Organizers say […]
Read MoreArt Exhibit Gives Old Toys New Life In Bloomingdale
An unusual art exhibit is drawing attention in Bloomingdale, where artist Michael Greathouse is turning discarded childhood toys into colorful portraits. His exhibit, “Child’s Play,” features about a dozen paintings inspired by stuffed animals that were once loved, then thrown away. The show marks the seasonal reopening of the Step Mother Nature gallery and also […]
Read MoreAu Sable Forks Library Awarded Grant To Improve Accessibility
The Au Sable Forks Free Library has been awarded a $20,000 grant through an American Library Association program aimed at improving services in small communities. The funding will help expand accessibility for residents with disabilities, including upgrades for those with vision, hearing, and memory challenges. The grant will also support programs addressing social isolation and […]
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