Caroga Lake News

A four-way race for town supervisor has emerged. The deadline for major-party candidates to file designating petitions with the Board of Elections was Thursday.

Anthony "Tony" Achzet, 86, of Gloversville, passed away on Sunday, July 6th, surrounded by loved ones, following a long illness.

The Fulton County Office for the Aging may reduce the number of meals it provides area seniors for the remainder of the year due to rising food costs.

Searchers this afternoon found two children reported missing near Nine Corner Lake in the town of Caroga, Fulton County sheriff's deputies said.

Mr. Alvin C. "Cal" Eaton, 89, of Caroga Lake, died Wednesday at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home.

Ingeburg "Ingrid" Dennie recently of Hagaman, NY, died on June 10, 2008, after a long illness.

A man who grew large amounts of marijuana at his home in Caroga Lake pleaded guilty Wednesday in Fulton County Court and was sentenced to time served and probation.

“I just took the test to be a deputy sheriff”

A Caroga Lake man returned from active duty in Iraq and was active in the local fire department that same week. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“Since the mid-1980s, we haven't been able to fill the roster.”

More volunteer firefighters are needed locally, and veteran firefighters Ralph Palcovic of Caroga Lake and Michael Quinn of Perth are directing a countywide recruitment effort to fill that need. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“His legacy of hard work and good character has been left to his family and friends.”

Orville "Bud" Ira Sitterly, 85, of Johnstown, after a long illness, was called to rest on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

The Caroga Lake Volleyball Club 18-and-younger team had its strongest showing in several years in the 18s Division of the IREVA Regional Championships Saturday and Sunday at the State University of New York at ... via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“To have that all gone is going to be a shock.”

People watch as firefighters battle a blaze on West State Street in Johnstown on Thursday. via The Gazette

Three local young women participated in the Miss Empire Rose Pageant March 1. Among the six contestants in the event were Amanda Boyer of Caroga Lake, Brittany Dunham of Gloversville and Kieran Sheridan of Fort ... via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“I have two grandkids on the way”

' Van's Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, a 60-year-old dealership run by the Valovic family, will change hands Tuesday. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“I have a lot of faith in Bob [Kane]”

' The Town Board named longtime resident Robert Kane the new supervisor. Kane will replace Gary Gifford Sr., who left office March 6 after two months as supervisor. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“I've dealt with 100-plus people, some in distant locations ... and have managed staffs of anywhere from 10 to 35 people”

' Four town residents spoke to the Town Board Wednesday night, all contending they are best suited for the open supervisor position. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“There were others in the hunting party with Frye and the Lewises”

' Two city men were charged for taking illegal deer after an investigation into the shooting death of a Caroga Lake man in November. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“I think he thought he was too old for his years because he was thinking beyond what other high school students were thinking, whether it came to politics or art. He thought there was life beyond Johnstown, and he was looking forward to it”

The former valedictorian pleaded guilty to the two felony counts and acknowledged his involvement in sweepstakes fraud from Costa Rica, not only in court, but in a 200-page document he wrote that details the ... via The Gazette

“Our biggest thing right now is keeping everybody supplied with water”

A fireman shuts down his hose just before an outside wall caves in at Fiber Conversion along Route 29 in Broadalbin on Thursday afternoon. via The Gazette

“I said, 'Why not do it here in Caroga Lake?'”

Some intrepid souls in the town decided the Polar Bear Club in New York City and the Polar Plunge at Lake George shouldn't get all the attention. via Gloversville Leader-Herald