Tax assistance available in Port Henry
The Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition of the Adirondack Region has established Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites throughout its three-county service delivery area to provide free tax preparation to individuals and families with low or moderate incomes.
Fort Ticonderoga to host snowshoe trek
Pavilion grounds tour Feb. 10
People will have an opportunity for a unique look at Fort Ticonderoga. The fort will host “Exploration on Snow Shoes: A Timeline of Trees on the Pavilion Grounds” as part of its Fort Fever Series Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Heidi Karkoski, the fort’s director of horticulture, will lead the trek.
Free tax preparation available for low, middle income people
Service in Hague, Ticonderoga, Port Henry, Elizabethtown
Free income tax preparation is again available through the AARP Tax-Aide program.
Garden club recycling wreaths
The Carillon Garden Club is recycling balsam wreaths.
Free tax return preparation
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County is offering free tax help to families and individuals whose household income is below $50,270.
Emergency HEAP funding available
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced that beginning Jan. 2, eligible low-income New Yorkers who are in danger of having their heat shut off or running out of fuel, can apply for emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits.
Indian Lake residents take lead on saving money on heating bills
Indian Lakers are leading the charge among North Country communities in reducing their home heating expenses.
Decorating contest winners named
The Lake Placid holiday decorating contest committee is pleased to announce this year’s winners:
Fire fighters wish happy holidays
The members of the Clinton County Firefighters Association (CCFA) would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
HEAP application process under way
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will begin accepting applications for regular benefits on Monday, Nov. 19.
Master Gardener training set for 2013
Applications are being accepted for the Master Gardener training that will begin in January.
Rain barrel workshop held in Ticonderoga
Free barrels given away
Ten free rain barrels were given away at a workshop at the gazebo in Ticonderoga’s Bicentennial Park recently.
Under new owners, Lazy River Farms makes changes
Lazy River Farms has new offerings, hours and services under its new owners, and the public has responded favorably.
Locals enjoy farm-fresh food at harvest festival
Residents and visitors came together for an afternoon of good local eats at the Taste of Local Food Fest at the Adirondack History Museum on Sept. 15.
Fresh food outreach group seeks donations of vegetables from gardeners
A new organization is providing fresh nutritious food for those of modest income, while boosting sustainable local farming, which all but disappeared in Warren County over the last century.
