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Earlier bar closing time a “no” for Warren County

Just after Essex County legislators passed an earlier closing time for bars there 15-1, Warren County has rejected a similar measure in a close vote by a county Board of Supervisors committee, the Glens Falls Post-Star reports. This topic has been...

Morning Read: Warren County leaders say welfare recipient “freeloaders” should be drug tested

Denton Publications is reporting that Warren County leaders are urging that recipients of welfare payments in New York state be tested for drugs. A resolution supporting the idea passed on Friday, according to an article penned by Thom...

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Warren County Fair Ends 130-Year Run

by Jody Tosti

Dec 20, 2002 — Fewer and fewer people have been visiting the Warren County fair in recent years. So much so, that organizers say the nearly 130-year old tradition will not take place next year. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article

Medicaid Funding Puts Counties in Pinch

by David Sommerstein

Nov 25, 2002 — County lawmakers across the North Country are approving steep property tax hikes in next year's budgets, in some places by 10 to 20 percent. They say they need the money to pay for soaring Medicaid costs. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

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