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KEENE, N.Y. — A hiker from Queens died while visiting Rainbow Falls in Keene last week, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers. Officials said the person was a 49-year-old from Astoria but did not provide further identifying information. Troopers from Ray Brook Dispatch received...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A driver suffering a medical emergency crashed into a storage garage at the American Legion Post on Quarry Road in Plattsburgh, police said. The crash happened around noon on Wednesday, according to police. The driver, who was found incapacitated, was able to be removed from his...

Christina A. Stetz, a 56-year-old Saranac, NY resident, was arrested by the Wilton State Police on November 27, 2023. She faces several charges, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, along with other traffic violations.

Kyle T. Martineau, 30, from Plattsburgh, NY, was arrested by State Police on November 27, 2023, in connection with several larceny and trespass cases. The first incident took place on September 27, 2023, where Martineau allegedly stole $5,000 worth of goods from Hynes Electrical Supply in Plattsburgh, leading to a grand larceny 3rd charge.

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Recently, author and Keene resident Lorraine Duvall released her latest book, Where the Styles Brook Waters Flow: The Place I Call Home. Her book is a collection of stories which were told to her by her neighbors about life along the Styles Brook Valley, along with her own personal recollections. The waters of Styles Brook flow westward for about seven miles from The Glen, a hamlet tucked between the Jay and Hurricane Mountains, into the East Branch of the Ausable River. The brook is fed by smaller brooks and ponds on these mountains, such as O’Connell Brook, Madden Brook, and Merriam Swamp.

West Chazy, NY – The first regular season game in section 7 for the winter season, tipped off at Beekmantown high school. The eagles were hosting Ogdensburg out of section 10. And the early lead for the eagles would only continue to grow, as the defending class “B” champs, start the year a perfect (1-0) […]

The War of 1812, a conflict that once threatened to redefine the borders of a young America, saw a turning point at the Battle of Plattsburgh, also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain. On September 11, 1814, the confrontation reached its climax as American forces under Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough and General Alexander Macomb faced off against the British near Plattsburgh, New York. Their combined valor on land and sea culminated in a pivotal victory, halting the British advance and setting the stage for peace negotiations.

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Lake Placid may be known around the world for its Olympic history, but next month, the village will be the site of a new Christmas film. Long Island-based production company Gemelli Films and Content Rocket are set to begin shooting "A Jar Full of Christmas" beginning on Monday, Dec. 4 in the Olympic Village.

ST. HUBERTS, N.Y. — It was what my grandfather used to call a “Bummelzug day.” A Bummelzug is a local train that stops at every station; and when you’re having that kind of day, there are a million things you have to do before you can get to what you want to do.

Three student-athletes from the Lake Placid volleyball team were honored as all-stars in their respective leagues this past season. The Blue Bombers’ season ended in the Section VII, Class C semifinal game against Saranac Lake. The team finished with a 5-14 record and had three Champlain Valley Athletic Conference selections.

USA Luge National team members Chevonne Forgan of Chelmsford, Massachusetts and Sophie Kirkby of Ray Brook are preparing for their first-ever FIL World Cup in Lake Placid. The World Cup will take place on Dec. 8 and 9 at Mount Van Hoevenberg. The duo now live in the Lake Placid...

Discover how the town of Shelburne is planning to make its streets more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. Learn about their plans to connect neighborhoods, shops, and schools with interconnected paths, and their strategies for funding these developments.

Tuesday was a big day for North Country travelers.  A new airline took off from Plattsburgh International Airport for the first time. Breeze Airways started direct flights from Plattsburgh to Orlando on Tuesday.   Airline officials, along with airport officials, county legislatures and passengers gathered in the terminal to celebrate the inaugural flight, which took off […]

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — An annual hoops rivalry in the North Country took place on the hardwood for another edition. North Country Community College and Clinton Community College, two local schools from northern New York, had a tight battle on the court, but it was ultimately NCCC who came out on top.

Plattsburgh, NY – The Plattsburgh State Cardinal men’s hockey team won their second straight Great Northern Shootout title on Saturday, beating Norwich 2-1. The host school Cardinals won the tournament last year as well, on the road, beating the Cadets at Norwich. This also gives the cards a little revenge for losing in Plattsburgh, in […]

LAKE PLACID — The golf season in the Adirondacks is long over, but many area players will not forget the record-breaking effort that happened during the 2023 Barfly Open Golf Tournament at the Lake Placid Club Resort. A total of $10,038 was raised for the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in...

WILLISTON, Vt. — Lenny's Shoe and Apparel is making a whale-sized donation to help end hunger in our region. The company recently sold an exclusive set of "Whales Tails" socks in October, with $2 from every pair sold going toward ending hunger. The store raised more than $3,000 for...

LAKE PLACID — The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation and the International Luge Federation announced last week that they have selected Lake Placid as the host city for their 2024 Congresses. “Hosting the IBSF and FIL Congresses in Lake Placid is an amazing way to showcase the significant investments...

When complete, greenway will run from Plattsburgh to Redford. If you Google “Saranac Trail,” forget it. Not even “Saranac River Trail” will get you past search results that include all the outdoor-adventure glam associated with the popular, touristy Saranac Lake and environs. You have to get...