Pranksters come out of the woodwork on April 1, and Rob Ivy (view his Valley News archive) is no exception. The perennially smiling author of the Essex Column opted to jump the gun rather than miss the opportunity to trick Essex, NY residents and visitors for April Fool's … [Read more...] about Rob Ivy: Rattlesnake Increase and Essex Dissolution
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Following and sharing Essex news and event just got easier! Remember when one story a day was the norm on the Essex blog? Nowadays a single story day is the exception, a testament to all of the exciting happenings in and around Essex, NY. Welcome to the Essex … [Read more...] about Receive Essex News via Email
CATS Receives New Land
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has recently gained access to 319 acres of the highlands, located off of Rte. 22 between the towns of Essex and Willsboro! Donated through a conservation easement by landowners Dick and Leanna DeNeale the land will be preserved for environmental and … [Read more...] about CATS Receives New Land
Champlain Area Trails Contest Winners
The winners of the Fall 2012 Champlain Area Trails (CATS) writing contest have been announced! Julia Dixon's A Coon Mountain Hike is the overwhelming winner of the online people's choice award, and the grand prize goes to Paula Castner for The Experiment. Congratulations to … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Contest Winners
Willsboro-Essex Food Pantry Support
Last month Champlain National Bank and NYCO Minerals made generous donations to the Willsboro-Essex Food Pantry, and it seems as if that has spurred a whole movement of support for the charity. The pantry is run in the Willsboro Town Hall where non-perishables foods are stored … [Read more...] about Willsboro-Essex Food Pantry Support