Krazy Downhil Derby spurs crazy idea for towns
CHESTERTOWN — Horicon Supervisor Matt Simpson and Chester Supervisor Craig Leggett flew down Dynamite Hill over the weekend, part of the annual Krazy Downhill Derby.
View ArticleL.G. Winter Carnival offers family fun regardless of weather
LAKE GEORGE — Temperatures plunged well below zero in the village on Saturday Feb. 13, which meant the hardiest souls participated in the outdoor activities of Lake George Winter Carnival that weren’t...
View ArticleDWI, other charges for Johnsburg man
JOHNSBURG — A traffic stop led to driving while intoxicated and felony aggravated unlicensed operation charges for a Johnsburg man early Saturday, Feb. 13.
View ArticleWeather spurs new ideas at LG Winter Carnival
LAKE GEORGE— The final weekend for the Lake George Winter Carnival is approaching and while the weather hasn’t exactly cooperated and attendance has been down for this year’s events, it has given the...
View ArticleBrant Lake Winter Carnival brings out the crowds
BRANT LAKE — It was a sloppy mess on top of the ice Saturday, as about 500 folks gathered for the fourth annual Brant Lake Winter Carnival, most notably seen during the always-popular outhouse races.
View ArticleMead gets top honor for community service
CHESTERTOWN — Working to put Chestertown back on the map has earned a local business woman some recognition of her own.
View ArticleWith help from Ray, Warren Co. introduces pet food for Meals on Wheels
GLENS FALLS — Joan Flanagan gave a light rap on a door at Stichman Towers last week. “Hello, Betty!” she called inside while slowly opening the door. Before Betty Smead could leave her seat, Flanagan...
View ArticleReworked bill gives tax credit for volunteers to hunt and fish
WARRENSBURG — A stagnant state senate bill, once sponsored by Thomas Libous, former Senator for the 52nd District, has been resurrected.
View ArticleRailroad renewal?
NORTH CREEK — A five-year contract with Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC, operators of Saratoga & North Creek Railway was approved by Warren County Public Works Committee this week, ensuring train service...
View ArticleNo vote means no evening meeting for Warren County Board of Supervisors
QUEENSBURY — Supervisors here have decided not to move their business into the evening hours.
View ArticleNational anti-cop sentiment not as prevalent here
QUEENSBURY — An anti-police sentiment has been seen across the nation and reports of violence against police are on the increase.
View ArticleLotus Group bus line to Glens Falls a no-go, other ideas wanted
WARRENSBURG — The Lotus Group of Companies has scrapped its original idea for privately owned bus service to and from Glens Falls, though an alternate plan is on the horizon.
View ArticleRemington spinal benefit still going strong
BRANT LAKE — It’s raised more than a half-million dollars and there’s no sign in sight of it slowing down.
View ArticleNew name, expansion for Warren Co. realty association
QUEENSBURY — It took nearly a year, but the formerly named Warren County Association of Realtors is now officially known as Southern Adirondack Realtors, Inc.
View ArticleSuspended forfeiture funds could cost county a hefty sum
QUEENSBURY — The recent suspension of funding from U.S. Department of Justice asset forfeitures could mean a hefty chunk of change is missing from Warren County coffers, as $1.4 million was raised in...
View ArticleIndian Lake to go green next weekend
INDIAN LAKE — Get ready to be Irish for a weekend. Whether it’s your heritage or not, all are welcome for Indian Lake’s St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration.
View ArticleIrish Road Bowling draws 200 so far
INDIAN LAKE — It started some 300-plus years ago, 3,000 miles away, but that doesn’t stop locals from coming out and making it a tradition of their own.
View Article25th Bands ‘n Beans set for next weekend
LAKE GEORGE — Organizers call Bands ‘n Beans “the biggest party of the year in the North Country,” noting it’s “a sign of winter’s end and the beginning of spring.”
View ArticleOn the hunt for Easter eggs
OLMSTEDVILLE — It’s About Thyme’s annual Easter Egg Hunt gets bigger and better every year, say organizers.
View ArticleNo joke, most Adirondack waters fishable by April 1
RAY BROOK — One of the mildest winters on record will give fishermen a rare opportunity to the start of the 2016 trout season.
View ArticleLoss of North Creek volunteer felt by many
JOHNSBURG — Firefighters from across town prepared for a difficult gathering earlier this week after the death of Leo Joseph Kushi Jr.
View ArticleLion King Jr. taking stage at North Warren
CHESTERTOWN — There are three chances to catch this weekend’s performance of Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. a large ensemble cast from North Warren Central School.
View ArticleDangers in firefighting continue after fire is out
QUEENSBURY — When Warren County’s Emergency Service Director talks about cancer, he’s not speaking in the hypothetical.
View ArticleNorth Warren celebrates Read Across America
It was a little too icy Very early Wednesday So North Warren School Had a two hour delay
View ArticleResumes arriving for county admin spot, Geraghty at helm in interim
QUEENSBURY — Applications are arriving to find the replacement for Warren County Administrator Paul Dusek, who is set to retire at the end of the month.
View ArticleFull steam ahead
NORTH CREEK — It resembled a roller coaster ride, rather than a train ride, to get Warren County’s contract with Saratoga & North Creek Railway approved last week.
View ArticleMarijuana operation busted in Horicon
HORICON — Four people were taken into custody over the weekend after a search warrant on two separate residences found hundreds of marijuana plants and evidence of a large scale growing operation,...
View ArticleStony Creek highway super ticketed for possession
WARRENSBURG — Stony Creek Supervisor Frank Thomas said he has no concerns about the town’s highway superintendent being ticketed for possession of marijuana.
View ArticleATLAS set to graduate another class, continues to evolve
NORTH CREEK — Dozens of teens in the Adirondack region have been part of a unique opportunity led by Deb Morris, owner of Barkeater Chocolates, to learn leadership and other skills
View ArticleGarnet Lake Road Bridge soil tests may change scope of work
JOHNSBURG — Preliminary soil tests beneath the Garnet Lake Road Bridge did not come back favorably, possibly sending officials back to the drawing board.
View ArticleIrish Road bowling breaking records with crowds
INDIAN LAKE — Colorful costumes reflected the spirit of St. Patrick for the Indian Lake’s 11th annual Irish Road Bowling over the weekend.
View ArticleAddiction Forum draws large crowd
LAKE GEORGE — The library at Lake George High School was packed last week when two former drug users shared their stories of addiction and recovery.
View ArticleWarren County supers hears options for structure
QUEENSBURY — The Warren County Board of Supervisors hosted Stephen Acquario, executive director of the New York State Association of Counties, last week for a presentation concerning possible new...
View ArticleEaster egg hunt draws 150
MINERVA — Diane and Steve Colletti, owners of It’s About Thyme, surpassed their goal by 1,000 and set a new record over the weekend, getting more than 5,000 Easter eggs onto the field at Minerva...
View Article‘Team Cameron’ seeks to aid 3-year-old with brain cancer
INDIAN LAKE — The community is rallying around the family of three-year-old Cameron Naubereit, who has been diagnosed with a rare brain cancer.
View ArticleRachael Ray show returns for 14th year at LGHS
LAKE GEORGE — Doors open two hours before tickets go on sale Saturday for the Rachael Ray Cooking Show, though people will be lined up in the hallway at Lake George School long before.
View ArticleNorth Creek infant has died following assault
Nicholas Jones, 24, has been in custody since Monday; more charges possible, said DA
View ArticleATLAS graduation Saturday
NORTH CREEK —A dozen area teens will complete this year’s Adirondack Teen Leadership and Service (ATLAS) program, with graduation set for Saturday.
View ArticleHeroin fight needs more than arrests, says law enforcement
WARRENSBURG —There’s no such thing as the doctor’s prescription pad, anymore, at least in New York State. The mandatory electronic transmission of all prescriptions from doctor to pharmacy began Sunday.
View ArticleHigh bids bump bridge repairs out of reach
JOHNSBURG — Bids opened earlier this week for necessary repairs to the Harvey Road Bridge came as quite a surprise to officials.
View ArticleLion King sets records, inspires new ideas at NWCS
CHESTERTOWN — Last October, when Heidi Maxwell first put pen to paper to sketch out some ideas for Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr.,” she had no idea what would eventually follow.
View ArticleBartender challenge returns to Basil and Wick’s
NORTH CREEK — When the BARRED! Adirondack Bartender Challenge returns to Basil and Wick’s April 9, there will be at least one familiar face in the crowd.
View Article20 injured after Minerva bus rollover
MINERVA — Students from SUNY Maritime are recovering from injuries sustained when a commercial bus they were riding in overturned and rolled down and embankment on state Route 28N in Minerva Monday...
View ArticleGrand jury to hear infant death case
NORTH CREEK — The case against a North Creek man whose three-week old daughter died after an assault will be brought in front of a Warren County grand jury Friday, according to Warren County District...
View ArticleHoricon a step closer to updated zoning
HORICON — Inconsistencies in town zoning created from incorporating laws from other municipalities is about to be remedied with a new zoning plan, a project five years in the making.
View ArticleCounty floats possible spot for emergency rigs
QUEENSBURY — A half-decade discussion on where to house hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of county Office of Emergency Services equipment, took a step toward a temporary solution last week.
View ArticleLibertarian chapter forming in county
GLENS FALLS —The first meeting hasn’t been conducted yet, but Christopher Schmidt, newly appointed temporary chairman of the Warren County chapter of the Libertarian Party, is ready to tackle local...
View ArticleWine and Food Festival prepares to return
LAKE GEORGE— Organizers of the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival have their eyes set on doubling attendance at the event when it returns for its second year, June 25 and 26.
View ArticleLake George boat inspection program expected to be permanent
TICONDEROGA — Following two successful years as a pilot program, the Lake George Park Commission is expected to make the boat inspection program permanent with a vote April 8.
View ArticleKasich draws crowd of 2,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS —When 2,000 people filled the City Center’s main hall Monday evening to hear Republican candidate John Kasich, Erik and Jenna Duffy, of Hudson Falls, were among them.
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