MyChamplainValley (ABC 22/FOX 44) morning reporter Alaina Pinto (myChamplainValley, Facebook, Twitter) stopped by the Adirondack Art Association on Thursday, June 9 to discover firsthand why everyone is so excited about the new art season in Essex. Alaina Pinto interviewed … [Read more...] about Live from the Adirondack Art Association: Tim Palkovic & Jim Friday
Essex People: Profiles of Essex, New York People
The following posts and profiles feature past and present Essex people including Essex, NY historic figures across two centuries. We hope that you enjoy reading about the individuals who shape the unique heritage of our community, and we welcome your recommendations for future profiles. If you would like to suggest (or submit) a profile to be featured on the Essex on Lake Champlain community blog please contact our People Editor, Olive Alexander. Thank you.
Your Mother & Your Grandmother’s Recipes
Like many parts to my life, this volunteer group happened at random. I was living in Waterville, NY and at the time working full time in Utica. By chance a request came through for a volunteer talk on diabetes in none-other than my hometown of Cleveland, NY. I jumped at this … [Read more...] about Your Mother & Your Grandmother’s Recipes
Jay & Linda Reopen Essex Ice Cream Cafe
Meet Linda and Jay! They will be living in Essex and running the Cafe this summer. They are New Yorkers from Long Island so a move to Essex shouldn’t be that much of a culture shock. And as avid boaters, they’ve come to the right place. They plan a few additions to the usual … [Read more...] about Jay & Linda Reopen Essex Ice Cream Cafe
Crafting Community Carves Out Love for One of Their Own (The Sun)
"By this time of year, the man known as the Adirondack Woodturner would ordinarily be easing into his summer routine, a breakneck schedule of farmers markets, craft shows and other events where he would display his handcrafted wooden bowls. But a devastating fire destroyed Ken … [Read more...] about Crafting Community Carves Out Love for One of Their Own (The Sun)
Sun Editor Named Writer of the Year (The Sun)
Sun Community News Editor Pete DeMola has been named writer of the year by the New York Press Association at its annual spring conference in Saratoga Springs. The state-wide acknowledgement is one of the most prestigious awards given by the association each year and is highly … [Read more...] about Sun Editor Named Writer of the Year (The Sun)