CATS event a success
“Trails are a tool to build a community that cares about nature” is how William Janeway, the Adirondack Council’s new executive director began his talk at the Celebrate Champlain Area Trails event on June 1.
Clinton Community College releases President’s List
The following students have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2013 Semester at Clinton Community College.
Students get hands-on at Miner Farm
Since 1982, the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute has hosted a free open-house to fifth-grade students throughout the region called Farm Days for fifth graders.
Moriah supervisor published
Scozzafava offers suggestion to electricians
Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava has racked up a long list of accomplishments in a career spanning three decades. Now, he can add two more items to his resume — innovator and published author.
Adirondack research to help invasive species effort
Adirondack Research, LLC, a Saranac Lake-based ecological research firm, has been awarded a contract with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to assist the Division of Lands and Forest’s Invasive Species Coordination Unit with the assessment and classification of non-native animals in New York State.
Singers, dancers and musicians wanted
A Talent Show, open to ALL Warren County youth ages 3-21 years, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 during the Rural Heritage Festival & Youth Fair
Port Henry home burns
A historic Port Henry home was destroyed by fire June 10.
Keeseville Column
The Fifth Annual Keeseville Elk’s Lodge Pig n’ Swig is this Sunday, Father’s Day.
Willsboro Column
The long awaited chance to get a look inside the New Senior Assisted Living quarters is now available in the old local school is here, the open house to the public will take place on Saturday, June 15.
Westport Column
Time to start thinking about our upcoming Independence Day celebrations, which will take place this year on Saturday, July 6.
Essex Column
The Goff Brothers of Plattsburgh will present a benefit concert this Friday evening, June 14, at the Essex Community Church.
Barkeater Chocolates opens factory store
It’s been a long time coming. After celebrating their fifth anniversary as the Adirondacks’ gourmet chocolate confections company, Barkeater Chocolates has changed their location and opened a small factory store to complement their web store.
Gore baseball
On June 8, Gore beat Six Flags of Warrensburg 22-11.
Local leaders take stand against invasive aquatic species
Area politicians gathered June 7 at Rogers Memorial Park to show their support of proposed federal legislation aimed at curbing the introduction of invasive species into local waterways. The legislation, called the Invasive Fish and Wildlife Protection Act, was unveiled during a press conference and boat-washing demonstration.
Long Lake hires Erin Barton as events coordinator
Erin Barton, of Long Lake, has been named Events Coordinator for the Town of Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism department effective immediately.
Veterans Court now in Essex County
The court, much like a Drug Court, where substance abuse or mental health treatment is offered as an alternative to incarceration. Veteran mentors assist with the programs.
Etown planning under way
The annual celebration of all things Elizabethtown is set for Saturday, July 20.
Essex Community concerts set for new season
The 2013 Essex Community Concerts, held mostly at the church, will kick off next Friday, June 14, with the Goff Brothers, which consists of Essex siblings Mitchell (violin and piano), Matthew (cello), Jonathan (piano) and Joseph (violin and piano) at 7 p.m.
Strawberry Festival slated in Crown Point
Annual event June 30
The ninth annual Crown Point Strawberry Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event, sponsored by the First Congregational Church, will be held in the town park Sunday, June 30, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.