Central Adirondack school voters head to polls May 21
Voters in the five True North school districts will be heading to the polls Tuesday, May 21 to choose school board candidates and decide whether to approve their 2013-14 budgets.
True North schools to hold budget hearings
In preparation of the annual school budget vote on May 21, school officials in the True North districts are set to hold public hearings on their spending plans on May 13 and 14.
NY Comptroller audits town of Johnsburg
Lists ways to improve management, online banking
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office recently filed an audit for the town of Johnsburg and made several recommendations regarding management oversight and online banking.
APA details classification alternatives for former Finch lands
The Adirondack Park Agency Board met May 9 at APA headquarters and discussed alternatives to classify the state’s newly acquired land formerly owned by the Finch, Pruyn paper company.
North Country Niche now open in North Creek
Steve Studnicky has moved into Kim’s Closet, changed the name and expanded to offer a full consignment shop at 282 Main St. on the second floor of Izzy’s Market.
Hudson River Whitewater Derby this weekend
Adirondack Adventure Festival also set
It’s time to celebrate the 56th Annual Hudson River Whitewater Derby and 4th Annual Adirondack Adventure Festival May 3-5.
I Love NY launches Adirondack Challenge webpage
Empire State Development officials this week launched a webpage for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Adirondack Challenge whitewater rafting event on the I Love NY website.
Dan Berggren releases new CD, 'Tongues in Trees'
Writing an objective review of Dan Berggren’s new CD — “Tongues in Trees” — is impossible for me. I’m too close to the situation.
Dinner with Carol Gregson, author of the new memoir, ‘Wet Socks’
On the menu was stroganoff, fried asparagus, salad, sweet knots, rice for the rice people, and noodles for the noodle people. Dessert was lemon pie.
School board candidates looking for votes on May 21
No school districts in the News Enterprise readership will have a contested race for the school board elections on Tuesday, May 21. However, there are some longtime board members who have decided not to run this year, particularly in Minerva and Long Lake.
Indian Lake may host governor’s whitewater challenge
Event tentatively set for July
With the Adirondack whitewater rafting season gaining momentum and the 56th Annual Hudson River Whitewater Derby on tap for May 4-5, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo may soon be making a long-awaited announcement about the Adirondack Challenge. And it looks as though the governor is considering the town of Indian Lake as the headquarters for the Challenge, according to a tentative schedule acquired by the News Enterprise.
Orange will field an experienced team in 2013
Long Lake Central School teacher David Olbert returns to coach the Orange varsity baseball team this year in the hope of winning the division again and improving on the team’s 9-4 record.
Lady Jaguars return seven this season
Johnsburg Central School teacher Phil Goodman returns for his 16th year as the coach of the Lady Jaguars varsity softball team.
Jaguars face a rebuilding year in baseball
After losing longtime varsity baseball coach Tim Leach at the end of the 2012 season, Johnsburg Jaguar fans are putting their faith in first-time coach Ryan Carpenter, who took over Leach’s teaching job at the beginning of the school year.
Lady Orange return a veteran squad this season
One of the newest members of the Indian Lake-Long Lake varsity softball team will be the coach, Long Lake Town Highway Superintendent Chip Farr.
Wintery spring delays start for lady Mountaineers
Like most Adirondack high school ball teams, the wintry spring weather has been a real hardship for Coach Bruce McGinn and his Minerva-Newcomb varsity softball team.
Mountaineers lack experience this baseball season
At first glance, a 16-player roster for the Minerva-Newcomb varsity baseball team sounds impressive, but veteran Coach Ed LaCourse is faced with several challenges this season that could prevent the team from beating its 6-4 record last season.
Gore Mountain open one more weekend
Operators of the Gore Mountain ski center expect to open for at least one more weekend as the lingering winter weather has kept spring skiing an option for residents and visitors.
Tony Jordan running for Washington County district attorney
Would resign as Johnsburg attorney if elected
As Assemblyman Tony Jordan (R-Jackson) looks to trade in his Capitol seat in Albany for the district attorney’s chair in Washington County, this North Creek native says the decision was bittersweet because he would have to leave private practice.
Newcomb fights Albany with video to get State Route 28N fixed
When Adventure Cycling picked the route for 52-year-old Mark Mansell to take his cross-country bicycle trip through the Adirondack Park in August 2012, the company sent him along State Route 28N, through the towns of Long Lake and Newcomb.
Rough road video a winner
Town of Newcomb officials are cautiously optimistic that their attempt to shame New York state into fixing Route 28N earlier than planned has succeeded in getting the Department of Transportation’s attention.
Tannery Pond to start 2013 series with trio
The Tannery Pond Community Center officials this past week released their performance schedule for 2013, which starts with a concert by the Parnas/Adragna Trio at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4.
APA helps Indian Lake with grocery study
Agency looks to help other Adirondack communities
Adirondack Park Agency staff recently completed a marketing study that could help the town of Indian Lake attract a grocery store chain.
Gore Mountain Restaurant Races results released
Skiers from around the region competed
Officials from the Gore Mountain ski center recently released the results of the annual Restaurant Races, held Jan. 28. In all, there were 55 skiers who participated, representing five teams.
Basketball teams play quarterfinal games today
Three local basketball teams will be playing in the Class D quarterfinal playoffs Friday, Feb. 22 for Section VII.
North Creek, Long Lake Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts busy with projects
Local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts continue to help out their communities and have fun while building character and learning how to become responsible members of American society.
Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy promotes upcoming Adirondack Whitewater Challenge on Hudson River
The Associated Press reported Feb. 13 that New York Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy challenged mayors at the New York Conference of Mayors in Albany this week to take part in the governor's upcoming Whitewater Challenge, which has yet to be scheduled.
The Exchange at North Creek closes its doors
Less than nine months after Iowa Pacific Holdings opened The Exchange at North Creek retail outlet here on Main Street, the store has closed.
Salamon replaces Hamilton at Gore Mt. Chamber
While Gore Mountain Region Chamber of Commerce Director Pat Hamilton heads into retirement — again — her replacement is settling into the office space at the Tannery Pond Community Center.
Town of Johnsburg seeks to fill board vacancies
Johnsburg Town Board members are looking for residents to volunteer for the town Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Assessment Review.
Mixed grades for town, school compliance with Open Meetings Law amendment
Meeting packets must be placed online
In last week’s editorial, we wrote about the state’s newest Open Meetings Law amendment and how many of the region’s towns, schools and other public bodies have fallen short with compliance.
Video contest challenges Indian Lake students
Middle, high schoolers asked to make promotional video of town
The newly formed Indian Lake Community Development Corporation is challenging middle and high school students with a video contest that will be used to market the town to visitors and people who are looking to relocate to the Adirondack Park.
WIll Cuomo's Adirondack Challenge be in North Creek?
Cuomo took rafting trip down Hudson River in 2012
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday, Jan. 9 proposed launching the Adirondack Challenge, a national whitewater rafting competition in the North Country, during his annual State of the State address.
Cuomo proposes national whitewater rafting challenge in North Country
Location, date and details still unknown
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday, Jan. 9 proposed launching the Adirondack Challenge, a national whitewater rafting competition in the North Country, during his annual State of the State address.
NY funds to boost First Wilderness Heritage Corridor projects
Projects along the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor — from Saratoga Springs to North Creek — will get a financial boost this year after receiving a grant from the New York State Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Adirondack Council proposes new Wild Rivers Wilderness Area
Located in towns of Minerva, Newcomb, Indian Lake
New York state is poised to acquire thousands of acres of forestry land in the Adirondacks over the next several years, and environmental groups are already lining up to influence the Adirondack Park Agency’s Forest Preserve classification process.
Gore opens Ski Bowl for season
Hudson Chair opens Dec. 28
The Gore Mountain ski center opened the Ski Bowl Park’s tubing run for the season on Dec. 21 and the Village Slopes for skiing and snowboarding on Dec. 26. But not everything at Gore this past week went as planned.
North Creek Ski Bowl Tubing Park opens Dec. 21
The North Creek Ski Bowl Tubing Park, operated by the Gore Mountain ski center, will open for the season this weekend.
Seven Sisters celebrates one-year anniversary
Nancy Dunn will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of her shop — Seven Sisters Artisan Gifts — this week. And, so far, business in North Creek has been good.
Warren County occupancy tax explained
Funds available for tourism-related projects
With various groups in the town of Johnsburg competing for tourism-project funding through the Warren County occupancy tax program in 2013, many here want to know: What is the occupancy tax, and how does the funding work?
Judge favors Wevertown Fire Company over spat
The currently defunct Wevertown Volunteer Fire Company will be able to sell off equipment to pay bills, according to a Nov. 19 decision by state Supreme Court Justice Robert Muller filed with the Warren County Clerk.
North Creek business group hopes to grow shuttle
North Creek Business Alliance officials were lobbying hard this past week to keep their free shuttle service alive for another year in 2013, going on the offensive in order to persuade town officials to grant them more funding through the Warren County occupancy tax program.
Outreach Center looking for toy drive help in North Creek
The Adirondack Community Outreach Center (ACOC) is once again asking town of Johnsburg residents to help their neighbors in need with Christmas presents this year.
Johnsburg Food Pantry readies for Christmas baskets
Adirondack Community Outreach Center (ACOC) volunteers are getting ready for their annual Christmas food basket drive, and they are receiving some much-needed help from the community for a variety of their programs.
Justin Gonyo a fourth generation railroad man
Saratoga & North Creek railway hires local for general superintendent
Justin Gonyo is carrying on a family tradition. He’s a railroad man.
Freight to roll down North Creek tracks soon
Saratoga & North Creek Railway connected to Tahawus mine
Freight trains should be rolling along the Saratoga & North Creek (SNC) Railway tracks within the next two months, according to railroad officials.
Lights On fest begins Friday in North Creek
Santa Claus arrives Dec. 1 at firehouse, parade
It’s time once again for the month-long Lights On holiday celebration, which begins Friday, Nov. 30.
Johnsburg Central School invites parents to Technology Night
Learn about school’s computer programs
Johnsburg Central School Principal Nadeen Kearney is inviting parents of local students to attend a special event to learn about the computer programs their children are using.
Gore Mountain opens for the season
The Gore Mountain ski center opened for the season on Friday, Nov. 23 with one lift and five groomed trails.
Lights On celebration kicks off in North Creek Nov. 30
The month-long Lights On holiday celebration kicks off in one week, and organizers are making last-minute preparations to make sure this year’s event is one to remember.
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