Essex County Sheriff’s Office Report
The following is a summary of the activities of the Essex County Sheriff's Office for the month of December:
Lake Geo. Village amending sign regulations to boost off-season commerce
In recent decades, Lake George citizens have envisioned their village recapturing its character of many decades ago -- a community with year-round commercial vitality. Now, village officials say they are going to amend sign regulations to help achieve that vision.
Creating a College Culture Nationwide: Big Vision in a Small Town
Imagine this: You’re a 16-year-old high school student scraping by with a C average.
The Delta Blue is bringing ‘smokey tastes’ and blues to Lake Placid
With the smell of barbecue in the air, fall off the bone smokey ribs on your plate and the smooth bass and drums pumping in your ears: it’s a melody for the senses. This is Wednesday night at Delta Blue. The Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, was born from a style straight from the Mississipi Delta. It has brought some “Southern Hospitality” to the Adirondacks and hosts one of the only year-round venues for music in Lake Placid.
Exemption deadline set
The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will be assisting agricultural landowners with completion of Soil Group worksheets for agricultural exemption.
Curb tobacco advertising
You can’t walk in to a store this time of year and not be bombarded with bright colors, large signs, and displays that impact your purchasing decisions.
Farmers market ongoing throughout the winter
Summer is long gone in the North Country, but the Plattsburgh farmers market is still going strong.
Mayor seeks input over zoning, high-rise hotels in Lake George
Responding to some recent controversy over public input on zoning, Lake George Village Mayor Robert Blais has set up informal sessions to hear ideas from residents concerning future growth in the Village and opinions concerning a developer’s plans to construct a high-rise hotel in the commercial district.
Suicide: There is always someone willing to listen
The holidays can be a heartwarming time of year, when family members come together to make lasting memories.
CCC to hold Veterans Day Ceremony
Clinton Community College to Hold Veteran’s Day Ceremony with college faculty and staff and local Veterans at noon on Monday, Nov. 12.
Lake George woman arrested for welfare fraud
Kelly A. Mann, 40 years of age, of 7 Thompson Ave., Lake George, was recently arrested by Warren County Sheriff’s deputies.
Coming of age
Adirondack Bark
When 2-year-old Danika Parent was faced with a 50-foot-high waterfall, she turned to the stone wall behind her and began inspecting a tiny rock fern, common polypody, that was growing from a crack in the gorge.
Helping children get along
Kids Count
Childhood is a time for exploring and learning about the world including the people that inhabit that world.
Rural life showcased during Thurman’s Fall Farm Tour
AspecMaple sugaring, specialty farming, sawmill operations and the rural lifestyle were all explained and explored Oct. 6 and 7 during Thurman's Fall Farm Tour.
Lake Placid Center for the Arts annual Art show winners announced
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts is pleased to present the 2012 Adirondack Juried Art Show: A Showcase of Regional Artists.
