Port Henry native gets top rank
Army promotes Cameron Porter
A 1985 Moriah Central School graduate and Port Henry native has been selected a command sergeant major and will be assigned to one of only two active duty Press Camp Headquarters in the Army in July as the senior enlisted adviser and leader of soldiers.
Ticonderoga issues sewer reminder
The town of Ticonderoga has reminded municipal sewer users to verify that their homeowner’s policy includes coverage for sewer back-ups.
Essex County details active shooter policy
Social Services Director John O’Neill briefed members of the Human Services Committee about the Armed Intruder Response Policy that was drafted with input from several department heads and research on similar policies in other counties.
Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership grant to aid food pantry
Students to shop for food
The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership recently received a grant for $750 from the Stewarts Holiday Match Program.
Firefighters busy
May was our busiest month thus far in 2013 and appears to have kicked off our busy season.
On Campus
Bridget Simpson of Mineville received a master of business administration degree.
Lake stewards back at work to combat invasives in Lake George
The Lake George Association’s lake stewards are back at work protecting Lake George from foreign species that threaten the water quality as well as the lake's ecology and recreational aspects.
Crown Point teacher leads Costa Rican tour
Group to visit Europe in 2014
A Crown Point teacher recently led a group of local students and adults on a tour of Costa Rica. Jayna Andersen led the nine-day Education First adventure.
Taste of Home coming to Ti E.M.A.
All of the excitement of the Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Employees Mutual Association in Ticonderoga on Saturday, June 1.
Ticonderoga chamber plans annual dinner, auction
Sponsors sought for June 14 event
The Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to its annual dinner and auction. The 11th annual event will be Friday, June 14, at the Silver Bay YMCA’s Gullen Lounge. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The silent auction, live auction and dancing will follow.
Ramblings, really?
It’s quite troubling why a certain writer would label comments by gun proponents as “rambling.”
Moriah linkster records hole-in-one
Roy Bristol of Moriah got a hole-in-one May 8 in the Wednesday Night Men’s League at Moriah Country Club.
Boston runners invited to Schroon Lake
Free entry for those affected by bombings
Organizers of the 17th annual Adirondack Distance Festival are offering free entry into the Adirondack Marathon this fall for 50 runners who were prevented from finishing the Boston race.
Champlain Valley Chorale to celebrate ‘American Song’
Concerts May 31 in Schroon, June 2 in Ti
The Champlain Valley Chorale’s spring concert will be “A Celebration of American Song.” The Champlain Valley Chorale will perform at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Schroon Lake on Friday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. and at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga on Sunday, June 2, at 3 p.m.
Flagging respect
Now that Sheriff Cutting has opened the topic of respect for the American flag (Valley News May 4), I feel compelled to further the conversation with my own humble observations.
School supplies being collected
Burgoyne Grill to aid Ticonderoga, Crown Point
The Best Western Burgoyne Grill in Ticonderoga will assist a pair of local schools this summer.
Proud of Ti
These past two weekends I have been touched by the volunteers who were working to make our community great!
Ross to marry
David and Christine Ross of Ticonderoga have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Jeanne Ross, to Bryce Beuerlein, son of Bruce and Maria Beuerlein of Ticonderoga.
Moriah students to present play
Performances May 17-19
The Moriah Central School Drama Club will present “The Princess Who Had No Name” Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity house available
The Champlain Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for families interested in owning a Habitat house.