Daily Archives: October 8, 2015

By Foot or by Car: Travelers converge on Old Forge for 2015 foliage season

Frank Heili, left, and Ed Talone

Frank Heili, left, and Ed Talone

by Mike Farmer

Old Forge was the gathering point on Thursday morning, October 8 for cross-country travelers Frank Heili and Ed Talone.

Heili, of Kansas City, MO, stopped by on his drive to the Atlantic coast.

Talone, of Maryland, is hiking the 4,600-mile North Country National Scenic Trail from Lake Sakakawea State Park in central North Dakota to Crown Point, NY. He was particularly interested in the TOBIE Trail and any trails and roads that were once railroads.  Continue reading →

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Webb Police Dept. reports enforcement activity

The Town of Webb Police Department has reported the following recent law enforcement activity.

• A 17-year-old Port Leyden, NY man was charged with Petit Larceny (Class A misdemeanor) following an incident that occurred on Thursday, October 1 at 9:05 p.m.

According to the report, the man was arrested by Town of Webb Police subsequent to an investigation conducted at the Kinney Drug Store located at  2964 Route 28 in Old Forge in which the defendant allegedly stole numerous scratch-off lottery tickets from the store over an unspecified period of time. Continue reading →

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Service held for Merle Leroy Fenton III, 70

Merle Leroy Fenton, III, 70, of Old Forge, passed away September 30, 2015, at home.

He was born April 19, 1945, in Athens, GA, the son of Merle Leroy Fenton, Jr. and Elizabeth Simmons Fenton.

He received his education in Bethel Park, PA. Mr. Fenton proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of the American Legion.   Continue reading →

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Services planned for Margaret W. Christy, 95

CHRISTY, Maggie2Margaret “Maggie” Wackerle Christy, 95, was reunited with her husband in the afterlife on October 1, 2015.

She was born in Liverpool, NY, and lived most of her life in Westvale, NY. She graduated from Liverpool High School in 1937, and graduated cum laude in 1941, and earned her M.S. degree in 1944, from Syracuse University. She taught Public Speaking, Debate and Interpretation at Syracuse University in the 1940s, until she “retired” to work full-time as a wife and mother, the vocations of which she was most proud. Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know about Commercial Uses in Residential Areas

by Andrew Getty

There are plenty of old commercial businesses in residentially zoned areas. It’s not that uncommon.

As in any of the residential zones in the Town of Webb, a business that is nestled in a residential district AND has been there lawfully for many years, would be called a lawful, non-conforming use; more commonly called a ‘grandfathered’ situation.

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Card of thanks

We would like to thank everyone who helped us with Mom’s health crisis on September 30th. Living in a small community brings the best out in everyone during an emergency.

We would like to thank the first responders (EMT’s, driver, etc.) from the Old Forge Ambulance crew for their help, Dr. Black and the staff at Lewis County General Hospital, and a special thank you to Officer Kevin Birtle for being the first on the scene to help me. Thank you for helping me with Mom until the ambulance arrived and also for watching over Barney till things quieted down. Thanks to all of you for your help and kindness!

Janice Wittner and Linda Harrington, Old Forge

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Memorial Mass set for Diane Dellecese Jones, 63

Jones, DianeDiane Jones, 63, of Old Forge passed away at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

Diane was born October 28, 1951, in Utica, the daughter of Robert B. Dellecese and the late Dolores Poccia Dellecese.

She attended local schools, graduating from Thomas R Proctor High School, Class of 1969.

On October 2, 1971, Diane married David B. Jones in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, a loving union of 43 years.  Continue reading →

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