Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 7:11 AM

Adirondack Paddlefest will be making its return on May 18, 19 and 20, to the Lakefront in Old Forge. Sponsored by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, the 14th Annual Adirondack Paddlefest is touted as ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 6:45 AM

An opening reception for the new exhibit “Local Talent: Artwork from Town of Webb Schools,” was held on Saturday, May 5, at View.
The school’s art students, under direction of teach ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 6:47 AM

By Chrissy Prichard
Express News Staff

The Webb town board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8. Board members present were Councilwoman Mary Brophy-Moore, Councilwoman Kate Russell, Co ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 7:16 AM

The Old Forge Farmers Market was the recipient of one of 34 Fresh Connect grants awarded by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. Governor Cuomo launched the Fresh Connect program last year t ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 7:14 AM

By Chrissy Prichard
Express News Staff

Town of Webb Supervisor Theodore Riehle has had a busy few months since taking over as supervisor in January. He’s been working on getting settled into th ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 7:08 AM

David M. Kahn, Executive Director of the Adirondack Museum, announced today that the museum will launch an exciting new audio tour when the museum reopens for the season on Friday, May 25.
Visitors wi ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 7:04 AM

Air Force may train over Adirondacks

The Vermont Air National Guard (VANG), 158th Fighter Wing, Burlington, Vermont will present information on the possible training activities of the F-35 aircraft o ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 7:01 AM

Two hundred and sixty rural post offices nationwide that were scheduled to close shortly after May 15, will now remain open.
This includes offices in Woodgate, West Leyden and Martinsburg.
The Unite ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 6:57 AM

Sixty-five people heard plans for replacement of the Forestport “twin bridges” by two engineering firms at an informational meeting held May 9, at the Forestport town hall. Three plans wer ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 6:56 AM

Peter Bauer of Blue Mountain Lake was appointed Executive Director of PROTECT the Adirondacks and will take up his post after Labor Day coordinating citizen advocacy activities, monitoring  publi ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 6:53 AM

Gary and Justin VanRiper, creators of The Adirondack Kids series of children’s chapter books, have been writing together for twelve years and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, an exhibit of ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 6:53 AM

By CHRISSY PRICHARD
Express News Staff

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli visited the area last week, making stops at both the Adirondack League Club and View in Old Forge, then continuing on ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Updated: 6:49 AM

By CHRISSY PRICHARD
Express News Staff

The Webb town board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8. Board members present were Councilwoman Mary Brophy-Moore, Council-woman Kate Russell, C ...

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - Updated: 6:44 AM

Come to the Old Forge Open Mic at 7 p.m. on May 16, to share your writing on stage.
Writer Glenn Miley, will host the evening at the Old Forge Library. Miley will read some of his own work and open t ...

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - Updated: 10:14 AM

View launches its summer season of exhibitions with the opening reception for the 8th Annual Northeast National Pastel Exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 11. Awards will be announced during th ...

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - Updated: 6:41 AM

By CHRISSY PRICHARD
Express News Staff

The Town of Webb Union Free School District’s Board of Education approved a proposed budget for the 2012-2013 school year of $7,572,695 at its regular mee ...

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - Updated: 6:53 AM

Andi and Ray Smith (The Kenmore Cottages) of Old Forge, recently vacationed on the island of Roatan, Honduras where he was caught 30 feet under in the Caribbean enjoying his copy of the Adirondack Exp ...

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - Updated: 6:58 AM

ACR lecture set at NCCC

North Country Community College students will present their research on “Navigating the Contested Terrain: The Adirondack Club and Resort” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. o ...

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Updated: 3:21 AM

By M. LISA MONROE
Express Editor

George Villiere’s law office is being taken over by attorney Tim Schofield as of May 1. Villiere, who has been planning to retire had feelers out for someone to ...

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Updated: 9:13 AM

By CHRISSY PRICHARD
Express News Staff

Residents of New York State are reminded that the risk of wildfire is highest in the spring, and outdoor burning is regulated this time of year by the Departmen ...

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Updated: 3:18 AM

Community Pride Day is Wednesday, May 2. This annual event gets residents and visitors out and sprucing up the town after the long winter.
Town of Webb residents and visitors can stop by the Old Forg ...

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Updated: 3:40 AM

Dear TOW UFSD Community:
Studio Art, Drawing- Painting, and Independent students have been busy creating wonderful works of art over the first 30 weeks of the school year.  
Seventeen students re ...

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Updated: 3:35 AM

New York Air National Guard Master Sergeant Jeffrey Lamarche of Deansboro, Manager of the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, was named Honor Guard Prog ...

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Updated: 3:30 AM

Bicycle clinic is rescheduled

The bike clinic which had been scheduled for last Friday has been rescheduled from 2:15 to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the library.
Have your child ride his/her bike to ...

Thursday, April 26, 2012 - Updated: 3:35 AM

The long-awaited wastewater collection and treatment facilities planned for the Town of Inlet will now be a reality thanks to a $1.734 million grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Co ...

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Updated: 5:28 AM

By Chrissy Prichard
Express News Staff

A presentation was made by John Holehan of River Street Planning and Design of the West Central Adirondacks Housing Needs Assessment that was recently completed ...

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Updated: 5:28 AM

By CHRISSY PRICHARD
Express News Staff

Movie theaters across the country are facing a big change in the way films are being shown. Digital technology is starting to replace film in the movie product ...

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Updated: 5:28 AM

John Swick has accepted the position of K-12 building principal at the Town of Webb UFSD effective July 1.
“I have always wanted to be the principal of a small district where I could move in an ...

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Updated: 5:47 AM

By Robert Fountain
For the Express

It is with pleasure that I inform you of a student art exhibition to be held at View.
The opening reception for this show will be Saturday, May 5, from 1 - 3 p.m. ...

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Updated: 5:42 AM

The busy tourist season is fast approaching and that always brings an increase in motor traffic and more pedestrians. With children’s safety in mind, the Old Forge Library will host a Bicycle Sa ...