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6,000-Plus Attend Oktoberfest
More than 6,200 visitors gathered at Whiteface Mountain over the weekend to celebrate the resort’s annual Oktoberfest. The two-day Bavarian-style festival in Wilmington featured authentic German food, beer gardens, live oompah music, and family-friendly activities. Festivalgoers also took advantage of the peak autumn weather by riding the scenic Cloudsplitter Gondola to take in panoramic views of the Adirondack fall foliage. Organizers hailed the strong turnout as a major seasonal highlight for the region
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Nearly $17 Million To Help Farmers Address Climate Change
During Climate Week NYC, Gov. Hochul announced $16.8 million is available for projects that will help address the impacts of climate change and protect water quality across New York State through the Climate Resilient Farming (CRF) Grant Program. Funded projects aim to help New York farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect water quality, protect and enhance soil health and increase on-farm resiliency. These funding opportunities build on the Governor’s efforts to support programs and initiatives that combat climate change and support the conservation of the state’s natural resources.
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Santa Actor Turns Himself In
A man who portrays Santa locally and who was busted last week in a child sex sting is back in police custody after he failed to show up in court. Clarence Russell Jr. was supposed to appear in court Wednesday but failed to appear. Russell Jr. is facing attempted rape and child welfare charges. An amateur investigator lured him with the promise of a woman offering her children for sex and then alerted police when he showed up.
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Saranac Lake Free Thanksgiving Dinner Needs New Leadership
After 13 years of organizing the annual free Thanksgiving dinners at the Saranac Lake Adult Center, Kelly Morgan says she’s hanging up her turkey baster this year. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, leaders at the adult center say that if an ambitious organizer wants to try to keep the tradition alive, they’d still be willing to offer their kitchen and dining room as a venue come Nov. 26.
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Man Killed In North Elba Crash
An early morning accident Sunday on Old Military Road in North Elba claimed the life of an Ogdensburg man over the weekend.At about 12:45 a.m. Sunday, New York State Police and Lake Placid Fire and Rescue crews were called to the intersection of Old Military and Newman Roads.An investigation determined that Edward J. Trimm, 53, was operating a gray 2014 Toyota southwest on Newman Road. Trimm failed to stop at the stop sign and crossed the intersection with Old Military Road. The vehicle entered a driveway, continued down the driveway, and came to rest after striking a foundation wall.State Pol