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The Harrietstown Town Council has appointed George Connelly to fill a vacant council seat in Saranac Lake. The opening was created when Jeremy Evans resigned after winning election to a village board position. Connelly was selected unanimously from four applicants and will serve through the end of the year.

Federal immigration agents detained 21 people in separate operations in the Lake Placid and Saranac Lake areas last week. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 14 individuals were taken into custody during a May 28 operation in a Lake Placid parking lot, while additional arrests were made in a separate action involving local workers.

New York lawmakers have approved legislation allowing deer management permits to be issued in the state’s Northern Zone, including the Adirondacks. Supporters say the change could help control growing deer populations and address concerns about the rise in tick-borne illnesses. The measure now heads to Governor Kathy Hochul for consideration.

New York state is warning consumers about funeral fraud and identity theft targeting families after a loved one’s death. Officials say scammers may create fake funeral home websites, fraudulent donation pages, or use personal information from obituaries to open credit accounts. Residents are encouraged to verify businesses, protect sensitive information, and monitor financial records for […]

The City of Plattsburgh Common Council meets today, with a work session beginning at 4:30 p.m. Council members will receive the final Fire Department Staffing Analysis report from consultants AP Triton, a study approved in 2024. The presentation is open to the public, but no public comments or questions will be taken during the work […]

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"The Oldies Show with Jerry Crouth" airs every Sunday Morning at 6:00 AM, just before "Worship with Pastor Ric."

While it's been said that imitation is the best form of flattery, stealing intellectual property is quite another thing altogether.  

If your eyes and nose are extra itchy this year, you aren’t alone. Pollen season got a late start, but experts say now, it’s in full swing.

The northern lights could put on a show across the region Thursday night into early Friday morning, with a strong geomagnetic storm expected to push the aurora well into our viewing area. If you’ve never seen the northern lights from Vermont or the North Country, Thursday night will provide one of the best opportunities since a very impressive auroral display this past January 20.

Major layoffs at IBM in Essex Junction, on this day in history.

The Echo Valley Community School District, which is part of the Central Vermont Supervisory Union, passed its budget on Wednesday.

The state of Vermont wants more flexibility in how it charges for access to state parks.