Frank Dittrich, a major player in the hospitality and tourism industry in Lake George, unexpectedly passed away at his Lake George home this past Monday, December 12. Many industry leaders in the area spoke up to pay tribute to his significant contributions to our local region ahead of calling hours, which will take place...
It’s a Weekend for the Foodies in Lake George With St. Patrick’s Day, Maple Events & More on the Docket
What's New/Events Roundup: Mar 17 - 24
It’s all about St. Patrick’s Day and maple in March (and basketball!), and we have all that and more going on in the Lake George region this weekend. Check out the events below, including a popular ice cream spot’s opening day. Seasonal Events Happening This Weekend & Beyond St. Patrick’s Day and maple dominate...
Prepare for the Holidays, See an Ice Castles Construction Update & Read Up on More Lake George News
What's New/Events Roundup: Dec 23 - 30
Plan for a day-after-Christmas brunch, see how the Ice Castles are coming along, and check out what’s new in the Lake George area, like a Bolton Landing home for sale for over $8 million. See Upcoming Events & Plan for New Year’s Here’s what’s happening this weekend going into next weekend: Day After Christmas...
Happy Halloween, Lake George! Here’s What’s Happening Around the Region
What's New/Events Roundup: Oct 28 - Nov 4
Catch up on local hauntings and happenings, see which Halloween event is returning with gusto this year, and find out what else is going on in and around Lake George! Halloween Fun, A Fall Craft Fair & A Bowling Fundraiser Here’s what’s coming up around the region: Haunted History Tours at Fort William Henry:...
Americade, Adirondack Balloon Festival & More Lake George Happenings
What's New/Events Roundup: Sep 23 - 30
It’s going to be a busy weekend with both Americade and the Adirondack Balloon Festival happening at the same time, for the first time! See what else is coming up around the Lake George region. Here’s what’s happening around Lake George…and we’ve included some Ticonderoga events and a unique Whitehall festival you might not...
New Collection by Joyce Carol Oates Includes Story on Lake George
If you’ve studied or taken an English literature class before, then it’s likely you’ve read a story by acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates. Renowned for her extensive library of short stories, Oates’ newest collection, titled “Beautiful Days,” includes a story on Lake George! What is “Beautiful Days” All About? Published in February 2018, “Beautiful...
Former Puppy Bowl Star Now Living in Lake George
Since 2005, Animal Planet has hosted the annual Puppy Bowl as counter-programming to the Super Bowl. The Puppy Bowl aims to entertain audiences and raise awareness of rescue and shelter dogs in the country. One of the stars of Puppy Bowl XI in 2015, Maddux, is now living in Lake George, and his story was recently...
Bolton K-5 Soars To Top Spot in Elementary School Rankings
Bolton Central School’s kindergarten through fifth grade programs made a huge leap from 20th place last year in the Albany Business Review’s Schools Report to first place this year. The success of the school is being attributed to a classic method of teaching. Superintendent Michael Graney credits the recognition to a straightforward approach of...
Could The Recent Log Bay Day Be The Last For Lake George?
Editor’s note 08/05/16: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ric Stafford, not Monica Kasselman Oberting, started the petition. Crowds were smaller than usual at Log Bay Day in Lake George on Monday, July 27th. But that doesn’t mean the rowdy, drunken behavior wasn’t as wild as ever. This year, the death of an...
Tragic Hit and Run Boat Accident Leaves Child Dead
Editor’s note 08/01/16: This article has been corrected to reflect that the young girl who passed away was eight years old, not nine. Just before 9:30 on Monday night a devastating boat accident on Lake George left a eight-year-old girl dead and her mother injured. Charlotte McCue and her mother were boating on the lake near Cramer...