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ANCA hosts second Clean Energy Conference

More than 200 in attendance learned about ways to help protect the North Country environment during the 2013 Clean Energy Conference at the Lake Placid Convention Center June 5-7.

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Open burning laws debated

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava voiced concerns over DEC burning regulations during the May 20 DPW Committee meeting.

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Top of the class: Keene Central School

Keene Central School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2013.

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Top of the class: AuSable Valley Central School

AuSable Valley Central School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2013.

Let’s work together

This past year, I decided to pursue investigating one of Andy Powvorznik’s pet community projects.

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Locals give money to locals to help fight cancer, one family at a time

A local group aims to be an advocate and a friend for people in the North Country that are affected by cancer. The North Country Cancer Fund wants to get the message out there to people in Essex, Clinton and St. Lawrence counties that they are here to help.

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Mineville man wins $1 million

Lottery prize awarded in Port Henry ceremony

Jamie Velsini is a lucky guy, times two. The Mineville man is getting married Aug. 31 and last week claimed a $1 million state lottery prize.

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No opposition shown to change bar hours in Essex County

No one spoke against Essex County’s proposal to move the last call at local bars from 4 to 3 a.m. during a public forum at the old county courthouse June 13. In fact, most of the attendees said closing bars down at 2 a.m. would be more appropriate.

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North Country Arts Center opens summer show

North Country Arts Center opens its third Art in Chestertown exhibit of 2013, “Bountiful Summer,” with a reception on Friday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Richards Librarian to retire, new candidates sought

Help Wanted: Library Director. This coming winter, the patrons of Richards Library will be saying goodbye to the librarian who has greeted students, locals and visitors to the 36 Elm St. building since 1974.

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Newcomb, Minerva head to polls again

Voters head back to the polls Tuesday, June 18 to decide the fate of the Newcomb and Minerva school budgets, which failed to pass the first time on May 21. If the budgets don’t pass, the school boards will be required to adopt contingency budgets, which would mean even more cuts.

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Johnsburg deals with state, federal governments

Of the issues tackled by the Johnsburg Town Board at their June 4 meeting at the Wevertown Community Center, the most important went beyond the town itself. Between a proposed speed limit change and a funding mixup with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Johnsburg is up against both state and federal bureaucracy.

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Essex County workers fight cancer through rain drops

A number of people showed up to attend the Essex County Public Health Department’s cancer awareness walk that day, hosting two walks around town as well as food and information on healthy living.

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Chazy artists to show works at Depot Theatre

Tory and Norm Taber of Chazy will have a joint show at the Depot Theatre Gallery from June 14 through July 9.

Therapy dogs praised

I am writing to praise an outstanding program at Westport Central School.

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Top of the class: Willsboro Central School

Willsboro Central School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2013.

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Top of the class: Westport Central School

Westport Central School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2013.

Thoughts on the Minerva budget

This letter is to the community of Minerva as to ask for all of your help in the upcoming budget voting.

Farmers Market in a new location

The North Creek Farmers Market (NCFM) officials are excited to be partnering with the Adirondack Tri-County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to offer its locally produced foods and goodies in a more convenient location.

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Inaugural First Weekend a success

On Saturday, Plattsburgh’s inaugural First Weekend transformed downtown into a different kind of place.

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