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Monarch Festival returns to Paul Smith’s College VIC on Aug. 31
On Saturday, Aug. 31, Paul Smith’s College VIC will hold its annual Monarch Festival. The festival is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty and the wonder of monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long migration each fall. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., festival goers can enjoy activities such as monarch tagging and releases, family-friendly crafts, fun educational sessions, pollinator garden tours, live music, story-telling, food, and more. As part of the festival, guests can visit the Breck Chapin Memorial Native Species Butterfly House, which features butterflies and moths in all stages of development.
Courtland Street Cemetery historical marker unveiled
“They died not on a battlefield, but in a makeshift hospital lying on planks and pine boughs,” says Lisa Anderson. “They died from disease with little hope of comfort or cure, and this hillside, overlooking the lake, was their final resting place for nearly two and a half centuries.” Anderson, Curator of Bioarchaeology at the New York State Museum, was speaking at the dedication ceremony for the historical marker that was unveiled Saturday morning at the Courtland Street Cemetery in the Village of Lake George.
Inde music fest over Labor Day weekend
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival will return to Charles R. Wood Park for three nights over the Labor Day weekend, beginning on Friday, Aug. 30. The post Inde music fest over Labor Day weekend first appeared on Spotlight News.
Raise The Bar NNY in Potsdam celebrates one year anniversary
POTSDAM — Raise The Bar NNY recently celebrated their one year anniversary. Raise The Bar NNY, owned by Katie Klassen of Canton, is a functional fitness studio offering group classes, one-on-one personal training, open gym, as well as kids and teen classes. They offer strength, conditioning, and overall fitness...
Au Sable Forks community starts neighborhood watch
BLACK BROOK | Residents who live in and around Au Sable Forks are creating a Neighborhood Watch project to help keep their community safe. Town of Black Brook Supervisor Jon Douglass held a start-up meeting on Aug. 22 to gather information about alleged criminal activity and hear concerns from residents.
Help Sami Kick Cancer’s Blue Jean to Black Tie Event to be held in Potsdam Sept. 28
POTSDAM -- The Help Sami Kick Cancer’s Blue Jean to Black Tie Event will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at The Lodge @ Dreaming Tree Ranch, 185 Wilkinson Road. Sponsors are Brookfield Renewable and SeaComm Federal Credit Union. Highlights of the evening include cocktails & hors d'oeuvres around the...
Victor angler Casey Smith wins Toyota Series at St. Lawrence River Presented by FX Custom Rods
MASSENA, N.Y. – Pro Casey Smith of Victor, New York, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 26 pounds, 4 ounces to win the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats at St. Lawrence River Presented by FX Custom Rods and earn the top payout of $39,750. Taking...
Baird gets redemption on St. Lawrence River with Strike King co-angler win
MASSENA, N.Y. — Lenny Baird found himself in a familiar spot Saturday morning. After totaling 40 pounds, 6 ounces through the first two days of competition of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Northern Division finale on the St. Lawrence River, Baird held a slim lead in the Strike King co-angler competition entering the event’s final day.
Back to school community event gives back by giving free haircuts
Trimming, styling, and cleaning hair to bring confidence in a new school year is the focus today in Albany, as one barbershop gave out free haircuts hoping to lead to all A's. A barber shop called the Barber Lounge in Albany is hosting the second annual “Back to School Community gives back day to give free haircuts on Sunday. The event provides free meals, face painting, donated backpacks, pedicures, and school supplies.
08/25/24: Wet Start to the Week
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast by Meteorologist Jordan Due. Another great summer day in the books! We had a nice light breeze, the humidity was still comfortable and we warmed up nice and easy into the mid-80s today. Even better, aside from a few morning sprinkles that a few of us woke up to, it turned out to be a mostly dry day out there today. Tonight we cool down very similar to where we were last night in the low 60s/upper 50s. Timing out our Monday, we’ll wake up to a drier start with some sun creeping in then warm up into the 80s before the showers and storms start popping up around the early evening tomorrow.
More than 70 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, Aug. 25
More than 70 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, Aug. 25, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, two beaches on Wequaquet Lake in Barnstable were closed because of cyanobacteria blooms and Kalmus Ocean beach...
BHS Hospitals Recognized With Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital have received nine American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating Commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Massachusetts State Police: 10-year-old dead, 5 others seriously injured, after man allegedly steals vehicle at concert, crashes into 5 cars including family of 6
A child is dead, and several others seriously injured after multiple collisions on a Massachusetts highway. According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police, the preliminary information indicates that at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Michael Escolas, 42, of Oxford was traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 south in a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which he allegedly stole from a parking lot at Gillette Stadium. Escolas rear-ended a Nissan Altima stopped at a red light near the intersection of Route 1 and Interstate 495.
Mariah Carey Looks ‘Uncomfortable’ In Tight Dress That’s ‘Unflattering’
Mariah Carey‘s style turned heads in August 2022, when photos showing her in New York City gained comments. The singer, 55, was still dating now ex-boyfriend Bryan Tanaka at the time, with the Big Apple snaps showing her accompanied by her beau, then aged 39. While some remarked on...
Police arrest Vermont woman for erratic driving
Vermont State Police arrested 39-year-old Michelle Johnson from Pownal, VT for erratic driving and almost causing multiple crashes while driving on Route 7A in Arlington. Police received a complaint that stated what was discovered to be Johnson’s vehicle, crossing the double yellow line multiple times, and almost causing several crashes.
Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
A New York man died while on a solo trip to Colombia. It took his grieving mother 5 months to learn what happened
Omar Watson took a vacation to Colombia in February and called his mom to say he was ok. Two days later, he was found dead in his Airbnb. His mother has spent five months trying to find out what happened.
This year’s Chad Malarchuk Scholarship Tournament
This Thursday, August 29th, starting at 9am, the Hillsdale Fire Company and Copake Country Club will be hosting the Chad Malarchuk Scholarship Tournament 2024. The tournament’s chicken BBQ, offering half chicken meals with all the fixings, will be held the same day, with takeout starting at 3pm. Each year...
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