More than 90 people gathered at North Country Community College's Saranac Lake campus on Oct. 30 for a Mental Health Symposium that brought together community members, healthcare providers, nonprofit and agency representatives, students, faculty and staff for an important conversation about mental health in the North Country.

An unexpected car repair, medical bill or other financial emergency can create a significant obstacle for a college student working toward a degree. Thanks to a $4,000 donation from Community Bank, N.A., North Country Community College will be able to help more students navigate those challenges and continue their education.

North Country Community College has announced that longtime Saints coach and administrator Chad LaDue will return to the basketball sidelines as the head coach of the college's women's basketball program. LaDue brings nearly three decades of coaching, athletic administration, and student-athlete development experience to the position.