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Fire Auxiliary to host Election Day bake sale

The Old Forge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a bake sale on election day, Tuesday, November 4, at the Park Avenue Building.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the organization’s scholarship fund at Town of Webb School.

The auxiliary welcomes donations of baked goods. Items can be delivered from 8 a.m. on election day.

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Prize money awarded at OFFD’s Annual Big Bucks Give-Away

The Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department’s Firefighter’s Drill School ‘14 wrapped up on Sunday, September 14 with the drawing for the winners in the Big Bucks Give-Away raffle.

A large crowd was gathered at the fire hall as Jamie Loson  pulled the winning names.

Taking the top prize of $9,158.50 was Arlene Bolmer of Old Forge.

The second place winner was Brian Murphy of Old Forge who won $4,931.50.

Richard Hyde of Old Forge won third prize of $4,227. Continue reading

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Old Forge Fire Dept. announces Big Bucks ‘early bird’ winners

The Old Forge Fire Department has announced the winners of the Early Bird Drawings of their annual Big Bucks Give-A-Way fundraiser.

Willis Croneiser and Sharon Baker of Boonville took the $250 prize when their ticket #585 was pulled on March 16th.  Continue reading

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Otter Lake and Old Forge fire departments seeking new volunteers; informational open houses set this weekend

The Otter Lake and Old Forge Fire Departments will open their doors to area residents this weekend so they can learn about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community as part of the fourth annual Recruit NY statewide initiative. Otter Lake Fire Drills

Over the last several years, it has been tough for many fire departments throughout New York State to recruit and retain volunteers for a variety of reasons.  Continue reading

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