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DEC Report Released On February Death Of Mount Marcy Hiker
Recently-released records from the state Department of Environmental Conservation provide new details on the search-and-recovery of a hiker who died near Mount Marcy’s summit in February. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Brianna L. Mohr, 21, of Brick, New Jersey was hiking with her dog on Feb. 12 when she called 911 reporting that she had slid off the trail. There were no other people in her group and when rangers first arrived on scene at 9:19 p.m., Mohr was dead. Her dog was alive, and rescued by rangers.
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Police ID woman Found Dead In Jay Home
Police have released the name of a woman who was found dead at a home in Jay, and they now say her death was a homicide.Troopers say the body of Patricia Lawrence, 54, of Jay, was found at a home on Carey Road Sunday morning.Police were called to the home at about 10 a.m. after receiving a report of a dead woman. Troopers found Lawrence’s body inside the residence.Now, an autopsy has found that Lawrence’s death was a homicide.
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Governor Visits Lake Placid Olympic Venues
On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Lake Placid's Olympic venues where she met with Team USA athletes, national team members and the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, reports the Sun Community News. The governor's office says the visit showcased how New York's Olympic venues support elite athlete training, international competition, community recreation and year-round tourism while highlighting the first major events of the Olympic Regional Development Authority's 2026-2027 season.
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Saranc Lake Man Accused Of Forging Medical Documents
A Saranac Lake man is accused of forging medical documents to get out of work.State police charged Joseph Kunath, 41, with criminal impersonation and forgery on Sunday.Troopers said they received a complaint on June 28 about medical paperwork that Kunath submitted to his employer, Grand Union, in Saranac Lake. According to the Sun Community News, police said their investigation determined that Kunath forged medical notes and signatures purporting to be from medical professionals at Adirondack Medical Center.
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Adironack Health Offers Resources During National Make-A-Will Month
August is officially recognized as National Make-A-Will Month, an annual observance dedicated to encouraging individuals and families to create or update their estate plans. To support the community during this campaign, the Adirondack Health Foundation is prompting residents to initiate conversations about long-term planning with their families, attorneys, and financial advisors. As a practical resource, the Foundation is offering a complimentary educational guide covering the basics of planned giving, helping community members ensure their personal wishes are honored and their loved ones are