McCauley Castle Builders, pictured from left, are Kevin Kress, Mark Hannah, Dale Heroux, Gary Staab, and Jeff Mahoney. Photos by Gina Greco
By Marianne Christy
Construction workers have made the finishing touches on the ice castle at McCauley Mountain, the focal point of activities for the Old Forge Winter Carnival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 13, 14 and 15. Continue reading
The 11th Annual Pink Ribbon Riders NY Snow Run will return to the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday, February 20 and 21.
The two-day event is open to men and women and includes a welcome party, snowmobile rides, an awards banquet, and more.
Friday night’s welcome party is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door. Continue reading
By Marianne Christy
Reggie & Paul Chambers Photo by Michele deCamp
The Town of Inlet is getting ready for its 13th annual Frozen Fire & Lights on Saturday, February 28—a fun-filled day for the whole family.
Along with the traditional events—a book sale, ice skating, sledding, cardboard sled racing and cross-country skiing at Fern Park, bonfires and fireworks—this year’s festival-goers can expect a new addition: the coronation of a king and queen. Continue reading
By Marianne Christy
Town of Webb high school students and members of the community will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the devastating effects of driving under the influence of alcohol and distracted driving when the Save A Life Tour, an international safe driving program, comes to the school on Monday, March 2 for an all-day educational seminar. Continue reading
by Jay Lawson
The Town of Webb Board met for a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10, where it continued with emergency communications improvements at McCauley Mountain by approving a survey proposal made by Hollister Associates of Old Forge.
The survey work is necessary to accompany a tower permit application with the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). Continue reading
A Chicken BBQ will be held at the North Woods Community Center in Old Forge on Saturday, February 21 beginning at noon.
The meal includes a half bbq chicken, baked beans, potato salad, roll, dessert and a beverage. The cost is $12. Eat in, or take out is available. Continue reading
Friends of Scott Hall will host a benefit on Sunday, February 22 to assist the Old Forge native with expenses related to his on-going treatment for leukemia.
The family-friendly event will be held at Van Auken’s Inne in Thendara from 2 to 6 p.m. and will include live music by local musicians, raffles, auctions and food courtesy of Van Auken’s Inne. Continue reading