A staff report notes that the state Department of Environmental Conservation has completed plans to relocate and upgrade the Lake George Beach Boat Launch.
 

The Press-Republican editorial board writes that while major disasters caused by train accidents are rare, they can happen, and local residents need assurance that safety is a priority in the minds of railroad officials and government leaders.

Reporter Mike Lynch reports that the state Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing regulations that would restrict the transport of aquatic invasive species at state boat launches it oversees and is currently taking public comments on their plan. 

Reporter Dan Heath reports that the region has landed six professional bass tournaments for 2014.
 

A staff report notes that U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, who voted in favor of the farm bill that passed the House Wednesday, had three provisions included.
 

Reporter Suzanne Moore reports that a state grant is helping the Town of Saranac plan and make improvements at Picketts Corners Park, the town’s major recreational facility.
 

A staff report notes that farmers expressed relief this week that a long fight over federal dairy subsidies had ended with an overhaul that most thought would be fair and effective in keeping farms from going under during hard times.
 

Reporter Keith Lobdell reports that those in attendance at a gathering of local chambers of commerce in Westport Jan. 23 got the chance to see a first-of-its-kind app being developed for Lakes to Locks Passages. 

Reporter Karen DeWitt reports that the state’s health commissioner is scheduled to testify before the legislative fiscal committees Monday morning, where he’ll likely be asked about a long delayed health study on hydrofracking.