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Star Trek in Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga man killed by chloroform, records show

By Times Union

Ronald G. Rayher is accused of smothering Thomas Krider, who performed as Elvis under the stage name TJ Greene, and worked at Ti Star Trek attraction

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Police found five vehicles at Long Pond in the town of Santa Clara with windows smashed. Photo provided

Police arrest two men for trailhead crimes

By Mike Lynch

The men were arrested Wednesday after allegedly breaking into vehicles at popular paddling and hiking trailheads in Franklin County.

Community airs rail trail access concerns

By Mike Lynch

Access, promotion, and crime were some of the themes at an Adirondack Rail Trail meeting Wednesday evening in Ray Brook.

Hiker John Sasso had his car window broken at the Poke-O-Moonshine trailhead in 2022. Photo by John Sasso

Crime in the Adirondacks?

By Contributing Writer

While crime rates overall are relatively low, a few problem spots exist

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FBI investigates railroad track tampering in Corinth

By Times Union

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for the tampering of a scenic railroad track

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