The Saranac Lake area is receiving some national attention as a top destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Outdoor Life magazine has released its 2010 list of the 200 best towns in America for hunters and anglers. Saranac Lake has been included on the list each of the past three years.
According to a statement on the magazine’s website, the rankings are based on – quote – “the performance of hundreds of towns in various socioeconomic and outdoors-related categories.”
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Independence Party endorses Murphy for Congress
The Independence Party of New York announced this week it will endorse Scott Murphy ahead of this fall’s 20th Congressional District election.
Murphy faces one challenger this November, retired U.S. Army Colonel Chris Gibson, who is running on the Republican and Conservative lines.
Frank MacKay is chairman of the Independence Party of New York. He says New York needs a leader with a strong, independent voice.
Murphy faces one challenger this November, retired U.S. Army Colonel Chris Gibson, who is running on the Republican and Conservative lines.
Frank MacKay is chairman of the Independence Party of New York. He says New York needs a leader with a strong, independent voice.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Famous ship coming to St. Lawrence Seaway
A famous ship used in a bevy of popular Hollywood films makes its way to the St. Lawrence Seaway this week.
The HMS Bounty is heading up the St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes for the United Tall Ships Challenge; along the way, the ship will stop in Ogdensburg, where it will dock for several days and host tours for the public.
The famed ship has appeared in numerous blockbusters, including: Marlon Brando’s “Mutiny on the Bounty”; Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”; and “Treasure Island.”
The HMS Bounty is heading up the St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes for the United Tall Ships Challenge; along the way, the ship will stop in Ogdensburg, where it will dock for several days and host tours for the public.
The famed ship has appeared in numerous blockbusters, including: Marlon Brando’s “Mutiny on the Bounty”; Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”; and “Treasure Island.”
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Shots fired at Bloomingdale home; troopers looking for suspect
Someone fired two shots into a bedroom window at a home in the town of St. Armand early Saturday morning.
Ray Brook-based state police received a call at approximately 5:11 a.m. Saturday stating that an unknown person fire two shots into a residence located at 6 Prospect Street in Bloomingdale.
A subsequent investigation confirmed the reports, and troopers learned the suspect was observed leaving the scene wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Ray Brook-based state police received a call at approximately 5:11 a.m. Saturday stating that an unknown person fire two shots into a residence located at 6 Prospect Street in Bloomingdale.
A subsequent investigation confirmed the reports, and troopers learned the suspect was observed leaving the scene wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Forest rangers, SARNAK conduct successful search and rescue
Forest rangers and emergency personnel rescued a 50-year-old man who went missing after becoming separated from his hiking group over the weekend.
According to officials from the state Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 headquarters in Ray Brook, dispatch received a call at approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday about a missing hiker in the High Peaks Wilderness.
The caller stated that several hikers were descending Ampersand Mountain in the town of Harrietstown when they noticed Phil Torey of North Rose, New York was not with group.
According to officials from the state Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 headquarters in Ray Brook, dispatch received a call at approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday about a missing hiker in the High Peaks Wilderness.
The caller stated that several hikers were descending Ampersand Mountain in the town of Harrietstown when they noticed Phil Torey of North Rose, New York was not with group.
DEC: Saranac River's lower lock closed Wednesday
The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced this week it will close the Saranac River’s lower lock on Wednesday.
DEC Region 5 spokesman David Winchell told WNBZ the lock between Second Pond and Oseetah Lake will close so crews can conduct needed work.
Wincell says workers will undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance. He adds the lock will reopen no later than Thursday morning.
DEC Region 5 spokesman David Winchell told WNBZ the lock between Second Pond and Oseetah Lake will close so crews can conduct needed work.
Wincell says workers will undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance. He adds the lock will reopen no later than Thursday morning.
Friday, June 4, 2010
School bus carrying 35 children goes off road near Piercefield
A bus full of students on a field trip to Tupper Lake went off the road Friday morning.
Canton Central School District Superintendent William Gregory said the bus was heading to the Wild Center for a class field trip. The accident occurred in the Piercefield area, near the intersection of state Routes 3 and 56.
Gregory says a tire caught the side of the road causing the bus to go off the road and through a ravine. The bus came to rest perched up on a berm.
Canton Central School District Superintendent William Gregory said the bus was heading to the Wild Center for a class field trip. The accident occurred in the Piercefield area, near the intersection of state Routes 3 and 56.
Gregory says a tire caught the side of the road causing the bus to go off the road and through a ravine. The bus came to rest perched up on a berm.
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