Rabid Bat Confirmed In Franklin County
Franklin County Public Health has confirmed the county’s first rabies case of the year after a bat found in Moira tested positive for the virus. Health officials are reminding residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wild animals showing unusual behavior. Free rabies vaccination clinics for pets are scheduled through October.
Read MoreMalone Golf Club Receives Major Donation
The Malone Golf Club has received a 105-thousand-dollar donation from the Malone Golf Future Foundation. Club officials say the money will be used for equipment upgrades and course improvements. The foundation says it supports youth golf programs and works to expand access to the sport throughout the Malone community.
Read MorePollinator Festival Coming To Lake Placid
The Adirondack Pollinator Festival and Native Plant Sale returns to Lake Placid June 6th at the Uihlein Farm Greenhouse. Organizers say the event will feature more than 2,000 pollinator-friendly plants, family activities, educational workshops and conservation programs focused on protecting butterflies, bees and other pollinators. The festival runs from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Read MoreLake Placid Utility Worker Suffers Serious Burns
A Lake Placid Municipal Electric Department employee remains hospitalized after suffering serious burn injuries while working on an underground power line Friday afternoon. Officials say Stuart Spotts was part of a repair crew working along Route 73 when he came into contact with a live wire. Spotts was airlifted to Upstate University Hospital’s major burn […]
Read MorePorsche Parade Returning To Lake Placid
Hundreds of Porsche owners and enthusiasts are expected in the Adirondacks next month as the 70th annual Porsche Parade rolls into Lake Placid June 14th through the 20th. Organizers say this year’s event is expected to be the largest in the club’s history, featuring scenic drives, parades, racing events and luxury sports cars throughout the […]
Read MoreArizona Woman Arrested At Champlain Border Crossing
Federal officers say a 62 year old Arizona woman was arrested at the Champlain Port of Entry after allegedly illegally possessing a firearm while attempting to enter Canada. Customs officials say the woman admitted she had a handgun before being detained. She now faces felony weapons charges in New York.
Read MoreBattle Of Plattsburgh Soldier Finally Honored
A soldier who fought in the Battle of Plattsburgh is finally receiving a proper gravestone more than 200 years after his death. North Country residents raised money and organized efforts to make sure the veteran’s service and sacrifice were not forgotten. A dedication ceremony was held over the Memorial Day weekend.
Read MorePlattsburgh Runner Finishes Fifth Nationally
Plattsburgh State track standout Grace Yarkosky finished fifth in the nation in the 400-meter run at the NCAA outdoor championships in Wisconsin. Yarkosky also broke the school’s program record in the event after previously finishing second overall at the indoor national championships.
Read MoreSynthetic Kratom Crackdown Proposed
New York Assemblyman Matt Simpson is backing new legislation aimed at cracking down on synthetic kratom products sold at gas stations and smoke shops. Simpson says the products can be highly addictive and in some cases more potent than morphine. The proposed “Synthetic Kratom Kills Act” would target concentrated and synthetic kratom products that lawmakers […]
Read MoreNew York Advocates Push For More Mental Health Funding
Mental health advocates in New York are urging state and city leaders to continue expanding mental health services. Proposals in the pending state budget include more school counseling, statewide teen mental health training, and expanded crisis response programs. Advocates also want more support for maternal mental health and underserved communities across the state.
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