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Adirondack Community College students awarded for achievement, service

SUNY Adirondack recognized the academic achievements of its students this school year at the College’s Academic Excellence Awards ceremony held recently.

NWCS students to describe D.C. trip

Public invited to program

The North Warren High School students enrolled in the school’s chapter of Model Organization of American States will present a program at 7 p.m. Monday May 21 in the Horicon Community Center detailing their experiences during the group’s recent educational trip to Washington D.C.

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Voters approve public funding of Richards Library

Warrensburg's Richards Library, founded by sisters 111 years ago and supported by their endowment since then, will now receive public funds to help offset rising operating costs. The annual tax levy of $98,100 approved May 15 by local residents will also allow completion of an expansion project that has been in limbo for about six years.

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Warrensburg area voters approve school budgets

Some incumbents ousted on school boards

Recent years' controversy and wrangling over school district spending lead to the approval May 15 of all upcounty 2012-13 proposed budgets, but prompted the defeat of a number of incumbent school board members.

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Warrensburg school board candidates focus on goals

Whether it was bolstering Advanced Placement Programs, consolidating with other school districts or pursuing solar electricity, Warrensburg school board candidates offered a variety of ideas as they revealed their goals for the school district at a Meet the Candidates Night held May 8.

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Region welcomes Obama

President says nanotech key to economic recovery

According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.

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North Creek’s Penny Readers to present program at Willows Bistro

Willows Bistro in Warrensburg will welcome the Penny Readers of North Creek at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, when they put a new spin on the Second Thursday Readings there.

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Local students attend Future Business Leaders of America conference

The Lake George Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the 48th Annual NYS FBLA State Leadership Conference in Rochester from April 18-20.

Lake George Central teachers’ contract settled

Local taxpayers are poised to save more than $500,000 in salaries and benefits due to the settlement this week of work contracts with school faculty and staffers, the school district administration has reported.

Adult outdoor education offered

The regional Girl Scouts organization is holding its Adult Outdoor Education Day Conference, and the general public is invited to participate, as well as present and potential scout leaders, organizers say.

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Celebrate Local Talent to benefit music scholarship April 28

When Heather Osowiecki graduated from the Johnsburg Central School in 2007, she was glad to have a scholarship to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam.

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On Campus

The following students were honored at their respective schools for academic accomplishments for the fall 2011 semester:

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Elevator, addition to boost Richards Library's access

Warrensburg's gracious historic Richards Library now sports a modern convenience, particularly useful for those with mobility limitations — a full-fledged elevator.

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Warrensburg Central School Marathon group donates to Richards Library

Warrensburg Central students involved in the school’s 2012 Marathon Dance recently presented a donation to Richards Library’s building fund.

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Warrensburg Central School drama ‘Into the Woods’ this weekend

The drama club members of Warrensburg Central School are presenting the award-winning Stephen Sondheim Broadway hit musical “Into the Woods” this weekend.

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