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Progress for Olympic Center renovation plans
RAY BROOK | At their February monthly meeting, Adirondack Park Agency planners noted application is complete for planned renovations of the Olympic Center in Lake Placid. Read more
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Cuomo, Little share strategy for growth
SARANAC LAKE | New York’s newly launched winter tourism “push” is part of continued investment throughout the North Country; it’s a “push” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he believes is and will pay dividends long term. Read more
Miracle on Ice
As a young child, I learned the incredible importance of Lake Placid and the spirit of the 1980 Olympics from my father. A dedicated winter sportsman, my father spent time in Lake Placid for a portion of the Olympic games. Read more
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Stewart’s Shops buys Polsinello
ELIZABETHTOWN | Stewart’s Shops officials announced the purchase of family-owned gasoline and diesel distribution company, Polsinello Fuels, along with five gas stations. Read more
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Fridays are made for local film lovers
LAKE PLACID | Four powerful films, an array of drama, crime, comedy and sci-fi, arrive in Lake Placid with the Adirondack Film Society Screening Series, a Friday-nights only event that continues now through April. Read more
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Sound advice for students
ESSEX | More than 100 professionals from multiple fields fanned out across the North County last week, visiting schools and explaining to students what it takes to make it in their respective careers. Read more
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Invitation to 40th anniversary of 1980 Olympics
LAKE PLACID | Same place, same dates, same streets, 40 years since and the legacy continues in honor of the XIII Olympic Winter Games. Read more
Empire State Winter Game torch relay to stop in Elizabethtown
ELIZABETHTOWN | With opening day of the Empire State Winter Games just days away, a leg of the long-distance torch relay will make a stop in Elizabethtown on Jan. 30. Read more
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Birthing Center takes flu precautions, restricts visitors
SARANAC LAKE | To protect newborns from the recent spike in flu and flu-like symptoms, Adirondack Health is restricting visitors to the Stafford New Life birthing center. Read more
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Generous Acts grants available
LAKE PLACID | The Adirondack Foundation, a Lake Placid organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people in the Adirondacks through philanthropy, has opened applications for the 2020 Generous Acts grants. Read more
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Earthquake rattles border towns
JAY | A small earthquake rattled parts of the northern Adirondack region at 5:38 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday. This is the second small earthquake to strike the North Country region in a week. Read more
Felony DWI arrest following minor accident
LAKE PLACID | Police believe a local man was under the influence of drugs when he left the scene of an accident last month. Read more
Aggravated DWI arrest following traffic stop
LAKE PLACID | A local woman is facing charges after she allegedly drove intoxicated Read more
Alleged domestic dispute leaves local man facing charges
LAKE PLACID | Authorities say a local man was arrested last month following a physical domestic dispute. Read more
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Top news in 2019: Investment in school safety, fitness, outdoor rec
ELIZABETHTOWN | The year 2019 saw many municipalities move ahead with major infrastructure and capital repair projects for 2020. Here are some news highlights from Essex County in 2019. Read more
Alleged assault in front of children leaves Washington woman facing charges
LAKE PLACID | A Washington D.C. woman was recently arrested here after she allegedly assaulted someone during a domestic dispute in a local establishment. Read more
Alleged domestic incident lands local man charges
LAKE PLACID | Police say a recent domestic incident in front of a child has left a Lake Placid man facing charges. Read more
Latham woman facing local DWI charges
LAKE PLACID | A Latham woman is accused of driving drunk after she was pulled over for reportedly not stopping at a stop sign. Read more
Man jailed following alleged domestic dispute
LAKE PLACID | A local man was recently jailed after he allegedly violated protection orders and assaulted someone during a domestic dispute. Read more
Connecticut man facing local DWI charges
LAKE PLACID | A Connecticut man is facing DWI charges after he was recently pulled over here. Read more
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Kai Frantz, of Lake Placid, finished as the second best Nordic skiier at the NYSPHSAA championships held Monday and Tuesday at Gore Mountain in North Creek.
