Westport History Trail Reopens for Season
The Westport-Wadhams Community Alliance has reopened the Westport History Trail for a second season as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. The three-mile trail features nine historic stops around Westport and Wadhams, including the Depot Theatre, Essex County Fairgrounds, and Hillside Cemetery. Organizers say the project combines local history with outdoor activity and community engagement. […]
Read MoreSummer Roller Skating Returns to Saranac Lake
The Saranac Lake Civic Center is bringing back its summer roller skating program for a second season beginning June first. Weekly Monday night sessions will feature themed events, live DJ music, and skate rentals included with the five-dollar admission price. Organizers say last year’s program drew strong participation from families and visitors. Sponsors and grant […]
Read MoreFire Destroys Home at Former Packbasket Diner Site
A family has lost its home following a fire at the former Packbasket Diner property in the Adirondacks. Firefighters responded to the blaze Wednesday and worked to keep the flames from spreading further across the property. No injuries were immediately reported, but the home was heavily damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation […]
Read MoreTeen Finds Second Gun in Saranac River
A group of Saranac Lake teenagers has found a second handgun in the Saranac River within just a few weeks. The latest discovery happened near the Pine Street Rail Trail bridge, where 13 year old Noah Kramer spotted a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver under the water and contacted police. Saranac Lake Police recovered […]
Read MoreState May Delay Electric School Bus Mandate
New York lawmakers are considering a five-year delay to the state’s electric school bus mandate. Under the original plan, school districts would have been required to buy only zero-emission buses starting in 2027 and fully phase out gas and diesel buses by 2035. Supporters of the delay say many districts are concerned about the high […]
Read MoreBeekmantown Man Arrested on DWI Charge
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 26 year old Kurtis Olsen of Beekmantown early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop in the City of Plattsburgh. Investigators allege Olsen was operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated along with vehicle and traffic violations involving a license plate lamp […]
Read MoreChamber Seeks Gift Card Donations for Annual Dinner
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is asking local businesses to donate gift cards for its 2026 Annual Dinner Celebration. Organizers say the gift cards will be used to create a raffle tree highlighting participating chamber businesses during the event. Chamber officials say the effort is designed to support local businesses while adding to […]
Read MoreEssex County Arts Council Seeks Community Support
The Essex County Arts Council says it supported 48 creative projects across the county this year through more than 36-thousand dollars in grants for artists and organizations. Council leaders say the arts continue to play a major role in tourism and community life across the Adirondack region, despite funding challenges. The organization is now asking […]
Read MoreDEC Forest Rangers Respond to Rescues and Wildfire
New York State DEC Forest Rangers responded to several rescues and wildfire incidents across the state during the past week. In Franklin County, crews battled a 66-acre wildfire in the Town of Bombay that was blamed on burning debris piles. Rangers also assisted injured and exhausted hikers in Essex, Fulton, and Ulster counties, including a […]
Read MoreCashman Secures Funding for Tupper Lake Water System
Assemblyman Michael Cashman says he secured 12-point-5 million dollars in the state budget for repairs and renovations to Tupper Lake’s wastewater system. The funding would come from the state’s capital projects fund and is aimed at addressing years of discolored water tied to high iron and manganese levels in the village system. Mayor Mary Fontana […]
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