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August ‘Augie’ Simpson

August R. Simpson, age 100, of Bloomingdale, died on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at Elderwood of Uihlein surrounded by his loving family. “Augie” was born on June ...

Joseph P. Hackett

Joseph Patrick Hackett passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 surrounded by family due to Lewy Body Dementia. Joe Hackett’s story ...

Hochul stands by her plan to avoid tax hikes

Child care promises leave funding questions open

Livin’ large … Payin’ small

Last week’s column was a basic introduction to the fine art of thrift shopping. If there were a college major called Don’t Be A Moron Shopper, that column ...

Socks with holes and other triumphs

Image of the Week

Congratulations Saranac Lake

Many are worthy of serving as Carnival King and Queen

Had enough yet? Part II

Almost a month ago (see archives for Dec. 12), I wrote a guest commentary for this paper listing 16 unconstitutional, illegal or simply outrageous recent actions by ...

Too many pencils

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

On a scale of 1 to 4, how would you rate Gov. Kathy Hochul’s job performance in 2025?

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