Jamming for a cause at the Upper Jay Arts Center
On Sunday, March 17, from 2 to 6 p.m., January Jams will return to the Upper Jay Arts Center, but this time, it’s for a cause. There is a $5 suggested donation, with all proceeds going toward Reason 2 Smile.
Rabid raccoon found in Keene
A rabid raccoon was recently found in the town of Keene but not tested, which is the norm under Public Health Department policy.
New administrator named for Warren County's nursing home
With Warren County's nursing home on the block, it was no surprise that the facility's CEO decided to leave her position — and on March 15, Warren County leaders appointed her replacement.
With EMS squads in jeopardy, Warren Co. mulls Advanced Life Support ‘fly cars’
With volunteerism on the decline and ambulance squads short of ALS-trained manpower, a new idea has surfaced concerning meeting emergency medical needs in rural areas.
Allergies force family, school to make changes
Ethan Thompson typical in every other way
Ethan Thompson doesn’t consider himself as a pioneer, but the 13-year-old is paving the way for students with severe allergies at Ticonderoga Central School.
Public to hear proposals to privatize Westmount nursing home
After receiving proposals from private firms detailing potential privatization of the taxpayer-owned Westmount nursing home, Warren County officials have decided to have each bidder explain their offers to the public before negotiations begin.
Tuberculosis researcher named Francis B. Trudeau chair
The Board of Trustees of the Trudeau Institute has named senior faculty member Andrea Cooper the inaugural Francis B. Trudeau Chair in Tuberculosis and Related Research.
ECH joins call to avoid sequester
Elizabethtown Community Hospital has joined with the state association to plead with national lawmakers to avoid the “sequester,” a series of cuts that would be made to federal programs if the federal government cannot come up with a budget deal before a March 1 deadline.
Scene in Plattsburgh - Style & Substance
If the sparkle you see in MARY DUPREY’S eyes is any indication of the energy and passion she puts into PLATTSBURGH’S BIGGEST LOSERS, her participants better watch out; their lives are about to change!
Crown Point Relay for Life meeting planned
Committee to gather March 7
The Relay for Life of Crown Point Committee will meet Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. at the Crown Point Central School cafeteria. All interested people are welcome. For more information contact Carrie Pertak at 304-3872 or Anita Johnson at 597-9339.
Schroon Lake race recognized
Half marathon selected as best in Northeast
The Adirondack Distance Festival has been recognized by readers of a national running publication. Readers of “Competitor.com” have named the half marathon along Schroon Lake as the best in the Northeast.
Healthy Heart Day scheduled at ECH
Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting its annual Healthy Heart Day on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.
ECH Ethics Committee presents lecture series
The ethics committee of Elizabethtown Community Hospital is planning to present a trio of information lectures to the public starting Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Ticonderoga nurses, others to volunteer in Central America
NY-VT Nurses Unite to visit Honduras
NY-VT Nurses Unite, a group of area health professionals and students, will visit Honduras March 16-23. The group will provide medical care for the poor and under-served.
High Peaks Hospice set to move back to previous site at Adirondack Medical Center
High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care has announced that it will relocate its Tri-Lakes Clinical office back to its previous location in the Physicians & Surgeons Building behind Adirondack Medical Center in the near future.
