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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Photo submitted - Michael Cunningham, senior class adviser, stands by as Gisele Kress receives the Class of 2012's donation to MAC's from Kevin Kress.

A class with class

by M. LISA MONROE

Express Editor

The senior class of 2012 donated the balance of their class' earnings, $7,910, to MAC's Safe Ride.

MAC's, is an organization that provides a safe, free, anonymous ride to anyone who needs it. It was formed about a little over three years ago and in that time, it has provided safe anonymous rides to many visitors and residents of the area.

Gisele Kress, one of MAC's Safe Ride's founders was very happy that the Class of 2012 decided to donate their surplus to ...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Updated: 8:42 AM

By MEG ULRICH Express News Staff Thendara business owner Dick Bird asked the Town of Webb board to reconsider the plan for the TOBIE Trail, at the board's regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14. He cited the current proposed path as a ...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Updated: 8:48 AM

The annual American Legion Memorial Day Parade in Old Forge will begin at 10 a.m., on Monday, May 27. Those marching in the parade include the Covey-Pashley American Legion Post 893,Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9314, the Old Forg ...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Updated: 8:57 AM

By MEG ULRICH Express News Staff There is always something to do on a rainy summer day or a freezing winter night in Old Forge. The Strand Theatre consistently offers the latest movie releases and the whole family can take in a fl ...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Updated: 9:08 AM

Registration for summer programs will be Thursday, May 30 and Wednesday, June 5, from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Town Offices at the Information Center on Route 28. Summer recreation programs start on June 24 and end Aug. 9. Programs will ...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Updated: 9:08 AM

By MEG ULRICH Express News Staff The Adirondack Scenic Railroad will begin running a train from Thendara to Big Moose for the first time since 1981, when ownership of the line went to New York State and the railroad was abandoned. ...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Updated: 9:08 AM

The 13th annual Central Adirondack Kiwanis, Town of Webb School Key Club and Builders Club Free Car Wash will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at Calyps's Cove parking lot in Old Forge. This is the annual fund ra ...

TOBIE Trail to impact businesses in Thendara

Paddlefest returns to Old Forge lakefront

Local fundraisers support research

Vote on the school budget and have dinner

Eagle Bay Fire Department white elephant and bake sale

Memorial Day Weekend Garage Sales from Old Forge to Inlet

Sports

Week's Sport Schedule

Tuesday, May 21 BMBB vs. Remsen at home 4:30 p.m.
GMSB vs. Remsen at home 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 23
B & G Varsity Track at Remsen 3:30 p.m. (Section III, Class D Finals)

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Columns

Mountain Tales by Jeff Ell

Three strikes and you're dinner
"If you hunt and fish long enough, then just about everything that can happen-will happen" Paul Lyall
Paul is an older friend of mine who has spent much of his life outdoors, and his words were ringing in my ears last Thursday when three unusual things happened to me while fishing on my day off.
First: I hooked the bass pictured above, three times.
Second: A stringer of fish was carried off by another fish.
Fishing on my day off is not unusual, but I still feel ...

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Viewpoints

Eagle Bay Fire Dept. says thank you

The Eagle Bay Volunteer Hose Co. wants to thank Billy and the entire staff at Billy's Italian American Restaurant for the successful charity benefit they recently held for the Eagle Bay Fire Dept. on Thursday, April 25.
Billy's Restaurant donated 20 percent of all sales for that evening to our fire department, which is greatly appreciated. Once again, all who attended agreed that they enjoyed a great meal and at the same time helped out the Eagle Bay Fire Dept. We thank Billy's Restaurant and t ...

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Police Reports

Police Report - 02/26/2013

Town of Webb

The Town of Webb Police were called shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 after a Town of Webb groomer operator located what appeared to be a snowmobile accident on Trail 4.
Town of Webb Police Officer Kevin Birtle along with members of the Old Forge Fire Department responded to the location. It was determined that Carl Barcomb, age 52 of Route 28, had failed to negotiate a right hand curve and collided with a tree.
Barcombs’ body was taken to Little Falls Hospita ...

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