by Marianne Christy
Pedals & Petals of Inlet will raise awareness for breast cancer research, treatment, and prevention by hosting a casual, family-friendly bike ride on Saturday, October 10th.
The Breast Cancer Aware-ness Ride, open to men and women of all ages and abilities, will start at Pedals & Petals on Main Street at 10 a.m. and go down South Shore Road towards Old Forge. Continue reading
I am hoping that you, the voter, will see fit to entrust me with being your councilman on election day.
A lot of you know me, but there are some who don’t. Let me tell you a little bit about myself.
I was born and raised in Old Forge. Upon graduating from high school I attended Norwich University, a four-year military school in Northfield, Vermont. When I graduated, I was commissioned a 2nd Lt. and entered the U.S. Army where for two years I trained Officer Candidates. Continue reading
Bob Van Slyke, Jane Slack, Linda Bamberger, Penny Stuart, Duane Neimi, Dee Kraft and Mike Griffin. Courtesy photo
The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks installed new officers and directors for 2015–2016 during a recognition dinner held at Van Auken’s Inne on Monday, September 28th.
Officers for the program year beginning October 1, 2015 are: President – Mike Griffin, Vice President – Dee Kraft, Treasurer – Jane Slack, and Secretary – Bob Van Slyke. Continue reading
Tyler Socash on top of Mount Thielsen
by Gina Greco
Town of Webb school graduate Tyler Socash (Class of 2005) has made it more than half way on his dream-journey hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.
On September 15th, he had hiked about seventeen hundred miles, averaging roughly twenty-four miles a day.
Tyler has gone through thirty wilderness areas, five national parks, and swam in the three deepest lakes in the United States. Continue reading
From left: Jackie Rudolph, Frank Rudolph, Art Milligan, Bob Brussel, Connie Milligan, Bill Keener, Kristin Frymire of CAP-21, Fred Trimbach, Carolyn Trimbach, Martha Denio of Old Forge Info Center, Jimmy Cole, and Nick Rose, CAP-21’s Executive Director. Photo by Gina Greco
CAP-21 hosted a gathering at Van Auken’s Inne on Wednesday, September 30 for the volunteers who assisted with this past summer’s hanging flower basket beautification project.
Though not all volunteers were able to attend the event, all were acknowledged for their efforts. Continue reading
The Town of Webb Police Department has reported the following recent law enforcement activity.
• An on-going investigation by Town of Webb Police resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old Lowville, NY woman on Tuesday, September 29 at 10 a.m.
The woman was charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree, Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, Petit Larceny, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Continue reading
Pete McCarthy
Peter E. McCarthy II, 76 of Holland Patent passed away September 29, 2015 at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare with his loving family by his side.
Peter was born November 5, 1938 in Utica to the late Peter E. and Mary Malone McCarthy. He graduated from Holland Patent School in 1956.
Peter was united in marriage to Sharon Farrell on June 19, 1965 at St. Leo’s Church in Holland Patent and were fortunate to share 50 wonderful years together. Continue reading