NORTH ELBA — When thinking of overnighting deep in the High Peaks backcountry, full-service amenities are probably the last thing that comes to mind. In most cases, hikers would be fortunate to find a level and well-drained patch of ground to pitch a tent — nearby running water and ...

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre’s new location on the corner of Church and Woodruff streets is 80% complete with its construction, two months ahead of schedule and on-budget, according to organizers, though they still need to raise more money before it opens this spring. The theater ...

SARANAC LAKE — Franklin County Legislator Lindy Ellis is not running for reelection this year, after seven years in District 7 representing the towns of Harrietstown and Franklin. Saranac Laker Joe Shoemaker is running unopposed for the seat on the Democratic line. Ellis said she knows ...

NORTH HUDSON — A North Hudson man has been charged with sexually abusing a child under 11 years old, as well as with possessing several high-capacity ammunition feeding devices, according to New York State Police. Arnold J. Ross, 63, was charged with one count of first-degree sexual ...

JAY — The local charity Hope For Miracles, created by Jay resident Holly LaBombard to raise awareness and contributions to fight childhood cancer, will host its sixth annual gala on Nov. 1 in the Gold Room at the Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall in Altona. The Gala will take place from 5 ...

Forest rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation responded to several calls throughout the Adirondacks last week. It was a lower volume of calls than the several preceding weeks. They all, however, had one thing in common: the incidents happened at night. The DEC ...