By James M. Odato For years, economic development professionals have wrung their hands over the abandoned Oval Wood Dish factory in Tupper Lake as local leaders attempted to rebrand the village as a tourist and recreation destination. The … [Read more...] about From eyesore to crown jewel? Tupper Lake bets big on former factory
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Tupper moving forward on goal to become recreation hub
Community group has set sights on town acquiring Big Tupper By James M. Odato If Tupper Lake transforms into an outdoor recreational mecca, historians may track the conversion to a welding shop. There, a dozen villagers laid maps over folding … [Read more...] about Tupper moving forward on goal to become recreation hub
Dogs on a mission in Tupper Lake
By Brandon Loomis It was a canine convention atop Coney Mountain. Chili, our rambunctious mutt (best guess a shepherd-border collie mix), strained at his leash, eager to cross the rocky plateau and greet a golden retriever named Kiefer. Manny, … [Read more...] about Dogs on a mission in Tupper Lake
Grassroots trails grow in Tupper Lake
By MIKE LYNCH About a decade ago, Jim Frenette was monkeying around with the trail groomer for the cross-country trails at the Tupper Lake Golf Course. But he needed a wrench, so he drove down the road to the workshop of his nephew, John … [Read more...] about Grassroots trails grow in Tupper Lake
Tupper hearing draws rail-trail supporters
More rail-rail hearings this month: Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Lake Placid Conference Center, 2608 Main Street, Lake Placid Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. at the View Arts Center, 3256 Route 28, Old Forge Thursday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Tupper hearing draws rail-trail supporters
Tupper-Placid rail trail construction could start in spring
By TIM ROWLAND The state hopes to begin construction next spring on a $44.8 million project that will create a unique, 34-mile rail trail through the heart of the Adirondacks, coupled with one of the longest scenic railroads in the Eastern United … [Read more...] about Tupper-Placid rail trail construction could start in spring