AVCS officials looking to fill budget gaps
Superintendent Paul Savage presented three plans to the AVCS Board of Education during its March 20 meeting, with deficits ranging from $834,494 to $1,119,223.
Essex County set to hire new probation director
Juliann Beatty was introduced as the new Essex County Probation Department director March 25, although her appointment must still go before the entire board of supervisors.
Three towns look at assessor options
The towns of Westport, Willsboro and Elizabethtown have been working under a Coordinated Assessment Program (CAP), which allows the three towns to operate as one municipality when it comes to the hiring of an assessor.
Holy Name School to close in June
Holy Name School Principal Christine Reynolds said her elementary students were sad when they came to school Friday, March 22 officially knowing they would be the last ones in the school’s 100-year history.
Essex County lawmakers seek tax sale
During the March 18 Personnel Committee meeting, North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi said he hoped the county would work quickly to hold that tax sale due to the need for revenue in the county.
LaVigne hopeful for more CHIPS funding
Public Works Commissioner Anthony LaVigne said that recent lobbying efforts on the part of county and town highway departments had been fruitful as both the state Assembly and Senate have presented resolutions to increase Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding through the state Department of Transportation.
Essex County votes for repeal of SAFE Act
Essex County residents packed the Old Essex County Courthouse March 18 as the Board of Supervisors voted to seek a repeal of the highly debated New York SAFE Act.
Lady Patriots fall to eventual C champions
Meghan Strong scored six of her team-high 14 points in the third quarter to turn a 28-21 deficit into a lead midway through the third quarter against the Lady Kings. It was the Kings that would own the final eight minutes of play, outscoring the Patriots 15-2 and, ending their season in the Final Four with a 56-41 defeat.
Essex County signs Horace Nye sale contract
Essex County Attorney Daniel Manning announced March 18 that the county had signed the contract between the county and Center for Specialty Care out of New York City had signed the contract for the sale of the county-operated care facility.
Essex County to make SAFE Act stance today
Meeting set for 6 p.m.
Essex County Lawmakers will decide today if their voice will join the growing number of counties that have called for state legislators and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to re-think the SAFE Act.
Essex County probation chief retiring after 32 years
Scott McDonald recently announced that he would be stepping down as the County Probation Office Director effective March 22.
Ward Memorial Tournament scheduled
The 23rd annual Part Ward Memorial Basketball Tournament will take place Saturday, March 23 with games featuring eight men’s and two women’s teams starting at 11:30 a.m.
Rabid raccoon found in Keene
A rabid raccoon was recently found in the town of Keene but not tested, which is the norm under Public Health Department policy.
Bishop Kearney enters Final Four on 10-game streak
Patriots to play Kings Saturday
The Bishop Kearney Lady Kings enter the 2013 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Final Four having won 10 straight games heading into their semifinal matchup with the AuSable Valley Lady Patriots.
Meet the Lady Pats, Part III
Members of the AuSable Valley Lady Patriots, who are playing in the NYSPHSAA Class C Final Four against Bishop Kearney Saturday, March 16, at 2:15 p.m.
Lady Patriots receive Final Four send-off
The AuSable Valley girls varsity basketball team received a sendoff from classmates and community members early Friday, March 15 as they made their way toward Troy and the NYSPHSAA Class C Final Four.
Willsboro Key Club walks for High Peaks Hospice
The school's Key Club held its second all-night Walk-a-Thon March 8-9 in the school, with students in grades 7-12 spending the nights walking the halls of the school and participating in games, dances and other activities to keep their eyes open through the night.
Budget committee discusses sale of fairgrounds
While plans for the 165th annual Essex County Fair are well into the works, the fate of future fairs may be up to the Essex County budget committee.
AuSable Valley: from opener to Final Four
A 2012-13 Lady Patriots season recap, so far
The AuSable Valley Lady Patriots head into the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C Final Four on an 11-game win streak, one game longer than the streak of their opponent.
Meet the Lady Patriots, Part II
Members of the AuSable Valley Lady Patriots, who are playing in the NYSPHSAA Class C Final Four against Bishop Kearney Saturday, March 16, at 2:15 p.m.
Meet the Lady Patriots, Part 1
Members of the AuSable Valley Lady Patriots, who are playing in the NYSPHSAA Class C Final Four against Bishop Kearney Saturday, March 16, at 2:15 p.m.
Sprague announces re-election bid for Essex County DA
Sprague announced Thursday, March 7 that she would seek re-election to the position during a gathering with family and supporters at the Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid.
Essex County may guarantee emergency rides for employees
Members of the Public Services Committee moved a resolution on to Ways and Means which would guarantee that any employee who needed a ride home in case of an emergency would have one.
Lady Patriots preparing for Final Four
Indeed, that includes the Lady Patriots (19-2), who proved just how good they were when they scored a 48-43 victory over top-ranked and defending state champion Hoosic Valley March 9.
Essex County leaders push for SAFE Act repeal
Full board to vote March 18
Members of a special SAFE Act task force voted Monday, March 11, to seek a resolution from the full board asking the state to repeal the controversial gun laws which started taking effect Jan. 15.
Essex County may turn back the clock on alcohol sale hours
Members of the county's Public Safety Committee tabled a potential resolution to curtail the hours of alcohol sales in Essex County form 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dudley names new food service director
Camp kitchen to focus on local foods
Dan Stromberg recently joined the staff in the new position.
AuSable Valley students to present ‘Charlie Brown’
AuSable Valley Central School students, ranging from second grade to seniors, as the AuSable Valley Players present “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” with performances at 7:30 p.m. March 14-16 and 2 p.m. March 17 at the AVCS Middle/High School Auditorium.
Alumni return for annual Tanneberger Tournament
The annual Dr. Tom Tanneberger Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday, March 16, with games starting at 1 p.m. and running throughout the day featuring four men’s and two women’s teams.
New-’faced’ radar detectors part of Healthy Places grants
Essex County Department of Public Health Director Linda Beers told members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors March 4 that the town of Wilmington would be receiveing a detector as part of $26,000 in funding through the Creating Healthy Places Grant Program.
Family days slated by Mountain Lakes Services
Executive Director Marty Nephew said that the two events will include a family carnival at the Schroon Lake City Beach on Saturday, March 16, starting at 1 p.m. The other will be a Family Fun Day which will be held at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School starting at 10 a.m.
Local athletes compete in state championship events
Six local high school athletes competed at three state championship events over the past weekend.
Trivia night in Westport to help honor student-athletes
The Westport Booster Club is hosting a series of Trivia Nights in the school cafeteria, with the next taking place Thursday, March 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Locals react to high-speed chase through Schroon, North Hudson
Tom Tyler was watching an episode of “Cops” in his home along State Route 9 in the town of North Hudson around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 5.
Troopers identified in North Hudson shooting
Troop B Troopers Leston W. Sheeley and Marcia L. Pooler were identified by officials as the two officers who followed Howard J. “Joey” Aubin into the woods in North Hudson after his black 2005 Chevrolet Colorado truck was stopped with the use of spike strips at the end of a high-speed chase.
Au Sable Forks man killed after struggle with Troopers
Two New York State Police officers were involved in a high speed chase that ended with the suspect being shot and killed Tuesday, March 5.
ELCS building votes pass easily
The district received the overwhelming go-ahead from voters to proceed with a pair of Capital projects to help repair and renovate the school building, with the first proposition passing by a total of 142 in favor and 16 against, while proposition two past with 111 votes in favor and 39 votes in opposition.
Vikings fall at buzzer to Jackets
The Moriah Vikings held a lead form early in the second quarter to the middle of the fourth quarter, which turned into an edge-of-your seat thriller until the final buzzer sounded.
Lady Lions run ends in regional semis
After losing a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss to Chateauguay in the Class D soccer regional finals in November, the Lady Lions returned to town to face Hammond in the Class D regional semifinal March 5, this time falling to the Red Devils, 47-31.
Lady Lions set to face Hammond in regional semis
Two of the top six teams in NYSPHSAA Class D girls basketball get together tonight when Section VII champion Elizabethtown-Lewis travels to SUNY Potsdam to take on Section X champion Hammond.
Essex County may decide their SAFE Act stance March 18
Essex County may have their official stance on the controversial SAFE Act in resolution form for a special meeting that would be held March 18.
AVCS wins Class C title over Ticonderoga
The AuSable Valley Patriots stuck to their game plan, playing aggressive defense and running the floor on offense to win the Section VII/Class C boys basketball title March 2.
Moriah defeats Schroon Lake for Class D title
Trailing by 14 early in the fourth quarter, the ‘Cats scratched their way back to within three points of the Moriah Vikings in the Section VII/Class D championship game March 2, but were unable to convert on key free throws and turnovers as the Vikings scored a 49-44 win.
Missing Children’s Tournament next weekend in Au Sable Forks
Local fifth- and sixth-grade basketball players will take to the courts of the Jay Community Center and Holy Name School over the next weekend as the 24th Annual Missing Children’s Tournament tips off.
Lady Patriots atop Class C
The AuSable Valley Lady Patriots used a 17-4 second quarter against the Northern Adirondack Bobcats to earn their first Section VII trophy since 1991/92, this one in Class C March 1.
Lady Lions claim Class D championship
Defeat Moriah, 49-34
The Elizabethtown-Lewis girls varsity basketball team made their third time to the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse a charm, earning the Section VII/Class D championship with a 49-34 win over the Moriah Vikings.
Jail honored for partnership with U.S. Marshals
The Essex County Sheriff’s Department was honored for its years of work with the District of Vermont of the U.S. Marshals Service Feb. 25.
Third-ranked Wildcats back in Class D final
The third ranked team in the state of New York among Class D schools will get their chance to advance into the NYSPHSAA tournament after Schroon Lake scored a 51-23 win over the Chazy Eagles.
Vikings defeat Lions for spot in Class D finals
The Moriah Vikings used a 29-7 first half to punch their ticket to the Section VII/Class D finals with a 48-33 win over the Elizbabethtown-Lewis Lions Feb. 28 at AuSable Valley High School.
ECH joins call to avoid sequester
Elizabethtown Community Hospital has joined with the state association to plead with national lawmakers to avoid the “sequester,” a series of cuts that would be made to federal programs if the federal government cannot come up with a budget deal before a March 1 deadline.