One woman’s retirement has become over 15 years of dedication to Indian Lake By Izania Gonzalez Christine Pouch tells a story that sums up the outsized role Brenda Valentine plays in the town of Indian Lake. She chuckles as she recounts … [Read more...] about Brenda Valentine: the community advocate every town needs
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As school enrollment shrinks, Adirondack districts get creative
By Sara Foss In a darkened room at Indian Lake Central School District, six students sit quietly and at attention, eyes fixed on the two screens in the front. Using a mix of smartly edited video clips and live, online instruction, these screens … [Read more...] about As school enrollment shrinks, Adirondack districts get creative
Golfer and Indian Lake resident Dewey Brown broke through barriers
By Amy Scattergood Golf, as with the sports of alpine skiing and, say, curling, has historically been played by predominantly white players. But long before Tiger Woods changed the face of his sport, there was Dewey Brown, widely credited as the … [Read more...] about Golfer and Indian Lake resident Dewey Brown broke through barriers
Trail promise melts
Blocked snowmobile connectors leave locals feeling swindled By James M. Odato Brian E. Wells, Indian Lake’s supervisor, tenses when he talks about what he envisioned after private talks with state officials nine years ago. He thought that the … [Read more...] about Trail promise melts
Routes less traveled
The following is a list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some solitude. Southern Adirondacks Twin Lakes Trail Located in the Black River Wild Forest, this hike is nearly 6 miles round-trip … [Read more...] about Routes less traveled
Retiring school mascots
Adirondack districts move away from Native American team names By Mike De Socio If there’s one town in the Adirondacks where a sports team called “The Indians” might not be a stretch, it’s Indian Lake. It’s in the name, after all. But David … [Read more...] about Retiring school mascots