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Lake Placid National Guard soldier receives new rank

LATHAM — Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. John Brownell from Lake Placid, and assigned ...

Finnigan named grand marshal for 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade

SARANAC LAKE — Tom Finnigan has been named grand marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Saranac Lake. The parade’s grand marshal is selected each year by a vote of its former grand marshals. Finnigan will lead the parade from the Saranac Lake Post Office to the ...

Adirondack Health announces January births

SARANAC LAKE — Adirondack Health recently released the following names of the babies born at Adirondack Medical Center in January. Tetreault: A daughter, Juliette Rose, born Jan. 8, at 9:37 p.m., weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. to Caitlyn and Justin Tetreault of Cadyville. Spears: A son, Beckett ...

Adirondack Health Foundation welcomes new board member

SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack Health Foundation welcomes John “Jack” Lauroesch to its board. “As we move into the new year, we’re pleased to welcome Jack to our board. His decades of experience in financial services will greatly benefit our Finance Committee and we look forward ...

St. Bernard’s School spellers compete

SARANAC LAKE — St. Bernard’s School students showcased their spelling prowess during the annual Catholic Schools Week Spelling Bee in January. The event brought together students from kindergarten through 5th grade to compete for top honors. Students prepared for the competition ...

Partnership brings Strider bikes to L.P. Quinn

TUPPER LAKE — Young children in Tupper Lake are learning to ride bikes as part of their physical education, thanks to a fleet of new Strider bikes donated to L.P. Quinn Elementary School. A Strider bike — sometimes referred to as a balance bike — is a bicycle without pedals, designed ...