The "Doh" In Donuts

We first heard the whispers in early summer that there were homemade donuts up for grabs at a new eatery in Schroon Lake. Were they true? Find out in Food.

The Local Parade with International Appeal

At least 20,000 people, folks from all over the North Country, the US and the world -- we hear there are several Aussies vacationing here this year – are expected for Monday’s July 4^th Parade.

Organizer Kate Huston says this year’s parade, in the planning stages since last year’s ended, will feature a lot of music.

"I’m really pleased that we have so much music in the parade and in the day’s activities," Kate told Schroon Laker.

And if you want one of the best seats in the house, get there early. We hear folks starting placing their folding chairs along the route in downtown early in the morning.

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Schroon’s Kid Friendly, Musical, Dramatic And High Flying 4th

There’s so much going on in Schroon this weekend, I am compelled to tell a joke that I’m sure a few comedians used over the years at the old Scaroon Manor:

"I feel like a mosquito at a nudist colony – I don’t know where to start!"

Music is prominently featured in this year's July 4^th celebrations, with performances by several bands, including the Gregson Bros, artists from the Seagle Music Colony and Word of Life Collegians.

The drama is supplied by the ADK Shakes company performing “mini” Shakespeare scenes throughout the day. And the high flying action takes place in a tethered balloon ride at Schroon Lake Central School.

11 am  - 2 pm  Chicken Barbecue. Community Church, Main Street

11 am  - 9 pm  Art Bucket. Air brush tattoos and face painting

11 am - 1:30 pm  Loose Connections  @ Fountain Park

11 am – 9 pm ADK Shakes. Roaming Shakespeare scenes around Fountain Park

12 pm  - 5:30 pm Bounce Around. Kid Activities @ Town Park near the beach

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Seagle Music Colony @  Fountain Park

3 pm –  5:30 pm The Gregson Brothers

3pm  Annual Fishing Contest Trophies awarded @ Chamber of Commerce Office

3pm – 6 pm Adirondack Basket Raffle. Tickets @ Chamber of Commerce Office

4pm – 6 pm Sue Tilloston on keyboards @ The Community Church, Main Street

5:30 pm  -  6 pm Adirondack Pipe and Drums @ Fountain on Main Street

6pm ANNUAL PARADE

7 pm Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides @ Schroon Lake Central School

8pm Raffle winners announced

Dusk  - Patriotic Music by Word of Life Collegains on Town Beach

Dusk  -  FIREWORKS ABOVE SCHROON LAKE!!!!



July 4th Fireworks Launch Site Up In The Air

The Lake's high water level -- responsible for numerous floods, delayed dock installations, a missing paddleboat and an overall late start to the summer season -- may impact the location of where this year's July 4th fireworks will be launched.

There may not be a large enough area, behind the Boathouse, the traditional launch site, to set off the fireworks, Town Supervisor Cathy Moses told Schroon Laker.

"Our back up plan is the boat launch area at Word Of Life, " Moses said. "We used that area a few years ago and it worked really well." A final decision will be made Friday.

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Did It Rain On The Americade Parade?

Bikes on Main Street, Schroon Lake. Photo: Anthony Batson

A little over a week ago the roar of bikes could be heard all over Schroon, as Americade revelers from Lake George rolled through town. Traditionally, the bikers provide a terrific boost for the local economy ahead of the official start of the summer season. So how did the town do this year? 

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