Johnsburg News

MVAC Scholar Athlete from Minerva/Newcomb Marlena Peter challenges an opponent for a save early on in her season.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is now not permitting towns to burn brush, and local officials are angry that the prohibition might cause public safety and environmental problems.

JOHNSBURG – A fire hydrant opened by vandals early Sunday morning has resulted in a boil order for about 250 Johnsburg homes that could last until Wednesday.

JOHNSBURG – A fire hydrant opened by vandals early Sunday morning has resulted in a boil order for about 250 Johnsburg homes that could last until Wednesday.

While runners in North Creek's annual Race the Train event ran to surpass their own goals, the race itself Saturday set a record with the largest number of participants ever, officials said.

The second annual "Waynestock" will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Ski Bowl Pavilion in North Creek.

The second annual "Waynestock" will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Ski Bowl Pavilion in North Creek.

19, the Adirondack Museum takes a look at the region via quilts - both historic and modern - in "Common Threads: 150 Years of Adirondack Quilts & Comforters." The exhibit is a feast for the eyes, with its color combinations, diverse artistic techniques, old and new patterns and intricate embroidery.

Liz Sebald stepped out of her Main St. home Monday and looked at about 20 teens from across the nation busily painting her house.

John Haggard, GE's Hudson River project manager, explains how newly designed buckets work to dredge sediment from the river in this April 30 photo.

Dani Bell tossed a three-hitter against Gloversville, keeping the Huskies scoreless until the seventh inning in a 10-1 win Tuesday.

Runs were easy to come by on April 30 as the Johnsburg Lady Jaguars and the Minerva-Newcomb Lady Mountaineers swapped leads throughout the MVAC game.

Rob Gurwitt with Governing magazine took an in-depth look at rural gentrification in the latest issue -- and he used the Johnsburg/North Creek region as his case study.

The Johnsburg Lady Jaguars recovered nicely this week, as they out-slugged the Minerva Newcomb Lady Mountaineers, 29-16, on Wednesday.

A fire destroyed the home at 882 14 Road in Minerva this week. Local residents have sprung into action providing food and a place to sleep for the homeowner as he combs through the ashes.