Congratulations Susie Smith and Ken Hughes for organizing a successful and thoroughly enjoyable Christmas in Essex 2017! Great pre-event messaging, perfect weather, efficient move-in and move-out, good flow and impressive attendance, diverse vendors, well distributed and executed … [Read more...] about Christmas in Essex 2017: Bravo Susie Smith and Ken Hughes!
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Historic Church Finds New Purpose in Essex, NY
Sitting fallow for 50 years and nearly two centuries years after welcoming its first congregation of worshippers, the Old Stone Church has been restored to a new-found glory, ready for use in the 21st century. Over the last 10 months, the building has undergone major … [Read more...] about Historic Church Finds New Purpose in Essex, NY
ADKOE: Adirondack Outdoor Enthusiast
Jeremy and Cherí DeGroff recently launched Adirondack Outdoor Enthusiast (ADKOE), an outdoor lifestyle boutique in Essex, New York. This long overdue addition to Essex's Main Street is the perfect complement to Champlain Area Trails (CATS) and Lake Champlain boating, … [Read more...] about ADKOE: Adirondack Outdoor Enthusiast
19th Century Essex Merchant Geo D. Anson
Ever scouring the midden heaps — real and virtual — for Essex artifacts, I came across these curiosities. These ACME “picture cards” were offered as incentives to soap customers. Save ACME brand Marseilles White Spray Soap wrappers, mail them to Lautz Bros & Co. (located in … [Read more...] about 19th Century Essex Merchant Geo D. Anson
College For Every Student STEM Week Creates Opportunities for Adirondack Students
Throughout last week, College For Every Student connected students in the Adirondacks to a series of learning experiences and career resources in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). CFES STEM Week featured a broad range of interactive activities with … [Read more...] about College For Every Student STEM Week Creates Opportunities for Adirondack Students