News Archives From: March 24, 2009
 
 Today's Top Story

Land Swap Between Village, HES Ventures Back on Track  The Saranac Lake Village Board, by a 4-0 vote last night, gave Village Manager Marty Murphy the go-ahead to begin negotiating the details of a proposed land swap with HES Ventures.  While it doesn’t guarantee the transfer will happen, the decision, which came after an at times heated discussion, puts a grant-funded plan to revitalize the area across from the Union Depot back on track. (click here for more)

 Local News

 

Investigation Continues into Chimney Collapse Officials at Adirondack Medical Center are now saying the hospital’s boiler system failed because of the partial collapse of the building’s chimney, not an explosion.

 

The boiler room at AMC-Saranac Lake after Sunday's chimney collapse (AMC photo).
New Program Aims to Bring More Doctors to Rural Areas
Grant Funded Program Could Provide Additional Cops

SL Spring Break to be Extended by One Day

Assistant AG Talks Internet Safety With Parents
Lake Placid Firefighters Called to Chimney Fire Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department members were called to a chimney fire at 109 Balsam Street on Monday morning. 

The LPVFD was called to this home on Balsam Street to battle a chimney fire Monday morning (photo courtesy of LPVFD).

 Regional News   
Wells Fire Still Under Investigation