Town hires firm to aid in revitalization project
The town of Westport has agreed to hire a consulting firm to aid in the towns revitalization project.
Keeseville man's death ruled as a homicide
State Police continue to investigate the murder of a Keeseville man whose body was discovered near the closed iron footbridge Sunday morning.
Garden club holds fashionable fundraiser
Flowers to Fashion annual fundraiser held for community beautification
A few simple touches of oregano and pom pom zinnia adorned tables and the latest fall fashion in leisure and country wear
Westport DPW building to get new furnace
Building to receive system upgrades
The Westport Town Board approved the purchase of a new wood boiler for the town highway garage at their regular meeting Aug. 14.
Police to continue search for missing man in Crown Point
State Police continue to search for the missing man whose car was found in Crown Point. Keith Gill, 45, was reported missing after police found his car, a blue 1999 BMW with Pennsylvania plates, parked on Peasley Road on Monday, Aug. 20.
Car of missing man found in Crown Point
State Police Investigators are searching the Crown Point area where a missing man’s car has been located. The missing Pennsylvania man was last seen in Loon Lake on Aug. 19.
Economics in the North Country to be focus at Authors address
PSUC Professor Colin Read to speak at Literacy Volunteers fundraiser
The Literacy Volunteers of the North Country will hold its seventh Annual Authors Address fundraiser in an evening dedicated to the economic future of the North Country on Aug. 26.
Lake Placid man’s body discovered after week-long investigation
The five day search for missing Lake Placid man ended Friday morning with the discovery of his body, located within 1,000 feet of his possible destination. The body, which police believe to be Seth Kilburn, 34, of Lake Placid, was discovered by the Lake Placid Police at about 10:04 a.m. as they performed a canvas search on McKinley Ave.
Body found in Lake Placid
Press Conference scheduled for later today
Search efforts for Seth Kilburn have led to the discovery of a body in Lake Placid. Stacy Tempestilli, Administrative Assistant to the Lake Placid Chief of Police, confirmed a body had been found but could not confirm if it was Kilburn.
SPCA breaks ground on Essex County’s new shelter
Board members of the North Country SPCA and contractors had a quiet ground breaking ceremony at the site for a new shelter Aug. 14.
Adirondack Hardware to hold energy expo
In preparation for the winter weather, Adirondack Hardware will hold their 12th annual Energy Expo at their Keeseville location on 1698 Front Street.
ECAC Hockey to return to Lake Placid
The ECAC Hockey championships will return to Lake Placid in March 2014.
Search continues for Lake Placid man
Search efforts being aided by local Police, DEC Forest Rangers and Volunteer Fire Department
Lake Placid Police continue to search for a missing local man, Seth Kilburn, who was last seen early on Sunday, Aug. 12.
David Lang arraigned on murder charges
Lang entered plea of not guilty on two felony charges
The man accused of shooting and killing his brother recently entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment.
Hoss's Authors' Night set for Aug. 14 in Long Lake
The artists of the Adirondacks will gather for a night of musical jam sessions and book signing Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Adirondack Authors’ Night behind Hoss’s Country Corner.
Hikers learn about how to look for edible eats in the woods
Look around, and find something to eat. Members of the Master Gardener Program of Lake Placid and visitors did just that in a the Edible Wild Foods Walk, Talk & Taste event on Sunday, July 29 at the Heaven Hill Farm.
Construction has begun at old Willsboro School
Site to be home of the new Champlain Valley Senior Community assisted living facility
In case the sign in the sky has gone unnoticed, contractors for the Champlain Valley Senior Community assisted living facility have begun construction and plan to be opening doors by March 2013.
A night to share progress after Irene
Project Hope to hold an open mic night for people to share their experiences since Irene
A special “Open Mic” night will be held to acknowledge those who have recovered and raise awareness for the many still in need of assistance after Tropical Storm Irene.
Program offers help to homeless veterans in New York
Homeless and at-risk veterans will be offered a helping hand through almost $2 million in grant monies to help them get back on their feet.
Scramble planned to help complete Cobble Hill Course
The Lets Get-Her Done golf tournament is planned to help raise money for the course on Aug. 26.
Talent to rally at the Anti Student Loans Cabaret
For one night only, local actor Sam Balzac will showcase his performing talents at the Depot Theatre stage in his performance of “Anti Student Loan Cabaret!”
Ironman Lake Placid agreement extended for five more years
Local politicians and tourism officials honored the 14-year run of the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon in a special ceremony on July 20 with a dedication of the Ironman Monument on Mirror Lake.
Scramble planned to help complete Cobble Hill Course
The Lets Get-Her Done golf tournament is planned to help raise money for the course on Aug. 26.
Ironman athletes complete mountainous course
More than 2,500 people competed in the 2012 Lake Placid Ironman Competition with Andy Potts dominating the competition.
Program offers help to homeless veterans in New York State
Homeless and at-risk veterans will be offered a helping hand through almost $2 million in grant monies to help them get back on their feet.
Death at Ausable Chasm ruled a suicide
A Keeseville man’s body found was found July 23 after he commited suicide by jumping from the Ausable Chasm bridge.
Former Westport students wraps up filming in the Adirondacks
Mehr plans to have an Adirondack film showing at later date
Filmakers wrapped up shooting of the indie film Fort Apache on July 4, after shooting in several towns in the North Country.
Body found under Ausable bridge
Police are investigating the death of a man found under the bridge
State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a male body found under the Ausable Chasm bridge Monday morning.
Tops buying Grand Union, again
Grand Union Supermarkets throughout the North Country that later become Tops Supermarkets only to revert back to Grand Union will once again be called Tops.
Annual fire department steak roast on tap
NEWCOMB — The Newcomb Volunteer Fire and Rescue will hold its 47th Annual Steak Roast and parade on Saturday, July 28 at the Newcomb town beach.
West Nyack man arrested for involvement in fatal car crash in Schoon
A West Nyack man has been arrested eight months after his alleged involvement in a fatal car crash.
Boat parade brightens Plattsburgh
The Sixth annual Boat Parade of Lights Competition on was held on July 12 at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
Wild fires burn along Lake Placid-Saranac Lake railroad tracks
DEC issues high fire danger warning
Two wildfires started burning near the train tracks between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake Thursday, July 12 several hours after state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials issued a high fire danger warning.
Olmstedville home destroyed by fire
A home was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours of July 4 while the owners were away camping.
Fire chief retires after 58 years of service
Chief recounts changes that have helped emergency responders over the years
After 58 years of being ready at a moments notice, laying out clothes before bed for a quick exit to an emergency, Moriah Volunteer Fire Department chief will be retiring.
Keene family welcomes Fresh Air friend for another summer
Every year, the Fresh Air Fund arranges for thousands of children to experience life outside a city and over this summer, the Craig family of Keene greeted an extended member of thier family.
Film student chooses home town for movie’s back drop
The Northern Adirondacks have been the set for a former Westport Central School Student’s short film.
Community members ask what is next for Health care
There were mixed reactions across the country Thursday morning as the Supreme Court approved a motion to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
Eagles fly in Ti
Non-profit seeks new members
Above the Ticonderoga Knights of Columbus soars the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a nest of community members seeking to help their neighbors.
Chilson FD plans barbecue, vehicle show
The Chilson Fire Department will keep the barbecue fired up for serving up good food, along with good music and a classic emergency vehicle show on July 14.
Westport’s history and present included in Calendars
Calendars will be sold as a fundraiser for the Fish and Game Club
The Westport Fish and Game Club will be selling a piece of town history in their calendars for the annual fundraiser.
Local men arrested for sale of cocaine and ecstacy
The three men face multiple drug charges
Three men were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the criminal sale of controlled substances on June 26.
Lake Placid superintendent's contract will not be renewed
Dr. Richards will continue to serve through 2012-2013 school year
Superintendent of the Lake Placid Central School District, Dr. Randy Richards announced in a press release he will no longer serve as superintendent after the 2012-2013 school year.
Students bring their poetry to life at special reading
In an evening of rhythm, allegory, life, alliteration, heartbreak, joy, disappointments, and wisdom students and veteran poets shared their pieces for the fifth annual Poetry Extravaganza.
Graduate dies in car crash
High speeds seen as contributing factor in Elizabethtown accident
A Standish teen died after a one-car accident on June 23, a day after graduating from high school.
Westport Students give back
Students learn about being involved in community
Students at WestportCentral School made an effort to give back to the local community and practice good citizenship with a day of cleaning at the beach on June 14.
Illustrator draws out stories for students
Preschool students at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School received a special guest from children’s book author and illustrator, Steven Kellogg on June 15.
Ti farmer could owe up to $10,000 for animal abuse trial
Restitution, sentencing and ownership of the horse to be determined
A restitution hearing for a Ticonderoga man found guilty of animal abuse was postponed until June 29, to allow the town justice time to further examine evidence.