The Ones That Didn't Get Away...

On a  freezing cold, digit numbing day back in February, we had the pleasure of meeting two very enthusiastic fisherman on the frozen tundra that was Schroon Lake. As an unforgiving  bitter wind smacked us all in the face, the lads steeled themselves for the big catch, warmed by chilled beer and a handle of Canadian whiskey. They were more than happy to give our son a go at ice-fishing. While the brutal elements and uncooperative fish made for a lousy day, the boys have had some recent success, judging by this video.

Golf + Grill = A Good Cause For Grads

Mark your calendars now for the 10^th Annual  Schroon LIONS Golf Tournament -- this Saturday June 18 -- – at the town course.

We can’t think of a better way to have a boat load of fun while helping to  raise funds for scholarships for graduating Schroon Lake High School students pursuing higher education. Besides a great day of golf  -- with some terrific cash prizes – we hear from Mark Whitney that the famous Lion Cook Shack is back.

"We’ll be pumping out the burgers, dogs, and sausages with peppers – and a good time should be had by all!"

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Own A Cone (or slice) of Schroon Lake History

As far back as the early 1970s, we hear the Narrows Restaurant on Route 9 served a couple of generations, good food, cool ice-cream and a great time. Behind the counter the hospitality of Elza and Howard Urban and their family and workers made hungry travelers, locals and tourists feel welcomed, as they devoured their famous hot dogs and pizza while enjoying a round of mini golf.

But nothing lasts forever and a few short years ago The Urbans moved to Arizona and new owners took over for a while, before calling it quits. Today and Sunday, you have the chance to own a piece of Narrows Restaurant history as the contents is put up for sale.  A Facebook tribute page has some terrific memories from fans and employees. Our favorite is from Don DeZalia Jr., who has a funny story about an unusual pizza. 

I worked at the Narrows in 1971 when it first opened up. Remember Neil (Urban) creating a tuna fish pizza that was actually pretty good and can still remember Mrs Urban going over the paperwork with a bowlful of anchovies.

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Facebook “Meet Up” Leads To Arrest of Schroon Lake Sex Offender And Recovery of Missing Girl

A convicted rapist and his girlfriend -- who met a 15-year-old girl on line through Facebook -- has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, New York State police say.

Joshua E. Kearsley, 25, of Alder Meadow Road, was charged with a misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the disappearance of a 15-year-old runaway from Whitehall.

Police say Kearsley and his girlfriend Christy Wodard, 20, also charged with the same offense, allegedly met the girl on Facebook and had exchanged several messages with her over several weeks, police say.

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The Roar of Dollars For Schroon Lake

From the roar of Harley and BMW engines, to the neatly lined up assortment of bikes along Main Street, there’s no mistaking that the economic impact of Americade will be felt this week at Schroon Lake.

On the eve of the nation’s largest gathering of bike enthusiasts assembling in and around Lake George this weekend, we heard from a number of Schroon Lake businesses about what this annual event means for the local economy.

“Americade does have an affect on Schroon Lake, all positive,” Myriam Friedman, owner of Morningstar Bistro told us.  “But if we had more updated lodgings there would be more of a positive affect because I think many Americaders seek the ambiance of a small town.” 

Schroon Lake Bed and Breakfast owner Sharon Piper says she and her husband Mark are seeing an uptick in bookings as a direct result of Americade, with “Thursday and Friday nights sold out”.

“It's very important and a good way to start the season. It's a nice boost for us in a slow time between Memorial Day and July 4^th,” Sharon said. 

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