A historic record from the days of the American Revolution has turned up in a pile of time-worn books in Essex. Found was a leather-bound ledger with some 187 hand-scribed pages of general assembly discourse. The document records about six months of new Pennsylvania laws and … [Read more...] about Essex Homeowner Finds Worn Leather Minute Book from 1779 (THE SUN)
Jim LaForest
Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Shirley & Jim LaForest
The Belden Noble Memorial Library’s series, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, continues on Thursday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. with Shirley & Jim LaForest. Shirley and Jim plan to share many interesting stories from their different backgrounds and the relationship between their … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Shirley & Jim LaForest
Getting to Know Your Neighbors Series Begins in May
Mark your calendars! The Belden Noble Memorial Library's new series, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, begins soon. From May through December, you will have opportunities to meet and get to know several of your neighbors at the library. Some are well known beyond Essex, others … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Your Neighbors Series Begins in May
Essex Election Results
Good evening, neighbors. After weeks of enthusiastic, inspiring campaigning by the candidates, the voters have made their choices. Hopefully you voted yesterday, and by now you're wondering about our Essex election results. The good news is that I can pass along semi-official … [Read more...] about Essex Election Results
Whallonsburg Grange to Host Candidates Forum
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall will host a Candidates Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m. The forum will give the public an opportunity to meet the candidates for public office in the Town of Essex. Each candidate will present a short verbal statement, after which they will … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange to Host Candidates Forum