Minerva News

Danielle M. Lanphear '11, of Minerva, participated in St. Lawrence University's international study program for the fall of 2009 semester.

Less than two weeks after what would have been his 19th birthday, friends and family of Northwestern student Jonah Richman are paying tribute to him through a memorial service and benefit concert played by one of his favorite local bands.

Essex County Democrats say they'll celebrate a year of big victories with a fundraising dinner at Boni's Bistro in Port Henry.

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

Four members of the Wells girls soccer team recently were honored as Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference Division III all-stars. Valerie Hayes, Liz Perkins, Emily Michienzi and Heather Abbott earned all-star honors for Wells.

Thursday's absentee-ballot count in Essex County slowed to a crawl following a legal motion by District Attorney-elect Kristy Sprague in State Supreme Court.

Upper Hudson Musical Arts will sponsor the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company on Saturday, Nov.

The race between the candidates for Essex County District Attorney is still too close to call after Election Day.::: Unofficial results reported after polls closed Nov.

Long Lake's Jordan Wallace of the Indian Lake/Long Lake Orange was named MVP for the boys and Charlotte Egli, an exchange student from Switzerland staying in Newcomb, brought home the MVP honor to the Minerva/Newcomb Lady Mountaineers.

The base of Gore Mountain was host to the annual Leaf Cruncher 5k Race last weekend.

A proposal to get all elected officials in line with health insurance contributions sparked a heated debate among Essex County supervisors July 6. Moriah Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava introduced a surprise resolution to address the issue of one board member refusing to make contributions for health insurance benefits.