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Blais asks for $1 million from Warren County for sewer plant debt
QUEENSBURY | Predicting crushing tax increases in Lake George required to pay for the village’s new $24 million wastewater treatment plant, Lake George Mayor Robert Blais asked Warren County leaders for $100,000 annual contributions. Read more
Small Business Saturday in Schroon
SCHROON LAKE | Twenty businesses in and around Schroon Lake will join other communities this week celebrating Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, according to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Palisano. Read more
Curaleaf unveils new product
PLATTSBURGH | Curaleaf in Plattsburgh unveiled its latest product last Wednesday, Nov. 20 - raw cannabis flower pods. Read more
Bollback honored for World War II service, civic work
POTTERSVILLE — Prominent area citizen Harry Bollback, 94 — a veteran, a missionary and co-founder of the worldwide Word of Life Ministries — was honored by about 85 people gathered to watch a “Hometown Hero” banner be installed on a utility pole. Read more
Wbg.’s 2020 youth/parent skiing program registration now open
WARRENSBURG — Applications are now being accepted from Warrensburg Central School students for both downhill and Nordic skiing at Gore Mountain and the North Creek Ski Bow, at discounted prices, through programs sponsored by the town of Warrensburg. Read more
Calendar of unclothed Adirondackers makes its debut
NORTH CREEK | Nearly two dozen northern Warren County residents Have revealed much more of themselves to their neighbors than ever before — in a campaign to benefit several charitable causes — in a calendar of near-naked local residents. Read more
Lake George leaders move ahead on controversial civic center concept
LAKE GEORGE | Momentum is now surging to establish a performing arts center in Lake George, but the nature of such a venue, its financial viability and its cost has sparked public controversy. Read more
Ideas for senior activities, programs proposed
CHESTERTOWN | A wide range of concepts for programming at a proposed Chester Senior Center were presented by local citizens recently Read more
Griffins cruise; Beavers and Warriors win in OT
WESTPORT | Abbey Schwoebel scored twice and added a pair of assists as Boquet Valley scored an 8-0 win over Indian Lake/Long Lake in the Section VII/Class D quarterfinal round Oct. 25. Read more
Cold weather doesn’t deter ‘early birds’ from bargain shopping at Wbg’s great sale
WARRENSBURG | Nationally renowned, Warrensburg's World's Largest Garage Sale annually attracts shoppers and vendors from all over the northeastern U.S. and beyond, to browse for an unbelievable array of bargains. Read more
Willsboro wins on, off field
WILLSBORO | The Warrior varsity girls soccer team scored a 6-0 win over Crown Point Oct. 3, but also scored a win off the field as they hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser during the contest. Read more
Sarnow leads Eagles to win
BEEKMANTOWN | In a season where every meet has been decided by less than two full points, the Beekmantown Eagles had the biggest night of the season so far in a 157.95-153-7 win over Peru Oct. 1. Read more
Not all tree cutting is storm related
CHESTERTOWN | As high winds sent trees crashing on electrical lines earlier this month, the trunks and limbs added to the debris lining county roads, such as on Landon Hill Road, Chestertown, where county crews have been working on the roadsides. Read more
Coach Mary ann Bump fondly recalled
WARRENSBURG | With a memorial scholarship fundraiser approaching for beloved Warrensburg Central School teacher and coach Mary ann Bump, her former students and fellow teachers talked about her character and the positive impact she had on their lives Read more
Retirees will soon outnumber kids
The U. S. Census Bureau announced a milestone that we should all take note of recently. In 2030, a mere 12 years from now, senior citizens will for the first time outnumber the children in this country. Read more
Jack Wax party a treasured tradition in Thurman
ATHOL | Al Mundy leaned against the kitchen sink in the Thurman town hall, watching fellow volunteers serve up portions of hearty food for dozens of people during the town’s legendary Jack Wax Party held Saturday, March 10. Read more
Lady Pats shock Knights
The first upset of the Section VII playoffs came Oct. 19 when the fourth seeded AuSable Valley Patriots knocked out the top seed in the Class C pool, Seton Catholic. Read more
Sectional season is here
The Section VII playoffs are underway! Read more
Blue Bombers repeat as NYSPHSAA Nordic champs
Henry McGrew, Scott Schulz and the Lake Placid varsity Nordic team returned to the top of the podium at the NYSPHSAA Nordic championships in North Creek Feb. 28. Read more
Class D boys quarter finals
Top seed Vikings scored 34 points in the opening quarter and connected on 14 three-pointers in their quarterfinal victory over the Blue Bombers Feb. 25. Read more