2022 News Archives

Warren County leaders honor Summer Youth Employment Program workers 29 youth worked through program this summer WARREN COUNTY, NY – Twenty-nine youth workers who spent their summers working through Warren County’s Summer Youth Employment Program were feted Friday for the roles they served in the…

Early voting will begin Saturday, August 13th at two locations in Warren County for the August 23rd , 2022 primary election. The August 23rd primary in Warren County includes a Democratic contest for New York’s 21st Congressional District. Early voters will be able to cast ballots at Warren County…

On Wednesday, August 3, Warren County Office of Emergency Services received a head's up that bottled water was available to distribute to residents amid another period of summer heat. By early Thursday afternoon, our Office of Emergency Services staff, assisted by Warren County Health Services, the…

Warren County creates new website to report storm damage Warren County Office of Emergency Services has unveiled a new online tool to allow residents and visitors to easily report storm…

Chester Supervisor Craig Leggett to serve as Acting Warren County Administrator   WARREN COUNTY, NY -- The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted Friday to appoint Chester Supervisor Craig Leggett as Acting Warren County Administrator when the position is vacated by the departing Ryan Moore.…

For Kristen Wilde, taking the job as environmental education administrator at Up Yonda Farm, Environmental Education Center was a return to a familiar place.   Kristen, hired to oversee Up Yonda earlier this summer, worked as an intern at the Bolton facility in 2007 and 2008, before moving on to a…

August 3 deadline approaching for Warren County stimulus funding applications   WARREN COUNTY, NY – Organizations and businesses that plan to apply for a portion of Warren County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding are reminded that the deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, August…

Registration open for Warren County household hazardous waste collection event   WARREN COUNTY, NY -- Registration has begun for Warren County Department of Public Works’ next FREE household hazardous waste collection event, scheduled for Saturday, August 13th at Queensbury Highway Department.…

Congratulations to Jason Shpur, our Warren County Deputy Purchasing Agent, for being selected as Warren County Employee of the Month! Jason, in the striped shirt, was nominated by Purchasing Agent Julie Butler, right. Jason has been with the county for nearly 15 years! Julie talked of Jason's…

Warren County board approves $523,000 to fund new workforce initiatives WARREN COUNTY, NY – The Warren County Board of Supervisors has approved $523,000 in new workforce initiatives, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, to aid Warren County's businesses and the county's workers. The money,…

Warren County Board of Elections announces early voting hours, locations for Democratic primary   WARREN COUNTY, NY -- Warren County Board of Elections announced Monday that early voting will begin Saturday, August 13th at two locations in Warren County for the August 23rd , 2022 primary election…

Warren County, CSEA reach agreement on salary adjustments   The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted Friday to increase hourly wages for Warren County employees who are members of Civil Service Employees Association Unit 9000 in an effort to counter inflation and help the county fill vacant…

988 hotline for mental health help takes effect Saturday, July 16   Warren-Washington Counties Office of Community Services is advising residents of 988 being phased in as the new 3-digit phone number to the national mental health crisis hotline, taking effect Saturday, July 16. As of Saturday,…

Letterboxing redux: Warren County offers new history-themed Letterboxing challenge   Warren County’s first Letterboxing treasure hunt was such a big hit in 2021 that its creators are doubling the fun for 2022!…

JULY VIRTUAL EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS   Do you want some free tips on the best way to apply for a job to enhance your chances of getting hired? Warren County Employment & Training Administration staff have collaborated with their counterparts from around the region for a monthly calendar…