Hamilton County Express

Indy film will be shot locally

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

BLUE MT. LAKE – The independent feature film “Begin The Beguine” (working title) will be filming this summer in Blue Mountain Lake.
“Begin The Beguine” is a romantic drama about love, class and the ghosts that …

The news in brief

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

Sporting items are sought for exhibit

WELLS – Wells Historical Society is seeking hunting, fishing and trapping items and memorabilia for a special display this year at Wells Museum.
Anyone who would like to loan the museum item(s) including photos, …

Inlet groundbreaking set for July

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff

INLET – Inlet might be called ‘The Little Town That Could’ after spending 10 years working to bring a wastewater treatment facility to town.
The wastewater collection and treatment facilities plan …

Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps members include (from left) Robert Stuart, Gerry Murphy, Bernie Moldt, Roy Grisenthwaite, Carrie O’Neill, Katie Tortorello, Captain Avis Warner, Kyle Abrams (in cab), Rose Simons, Pete Simons, Bob Both, Cathy …

Inlet Community Calendar

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

Wednesday, May 16: 9:30-10am, Ask The Nurse, Inlet Town Hall (ITH); 11am-3pm, Respite Care, ITH—357-5501; 7:30pm, Inlet Ambulance Squad meets, IVES Bldg.

Thursday, May 17: 12:30-4pm, Bridge, Senior Center.

May 18-20: Paddlefest, Old Forge …

Wells, Hope and Benson Community Calendar

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

To contribute to the calendar, call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or email to editor@hamiltoncountyexpress.com

Mon.-Fri.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall.

Wednesday, May 16: 7pm, Wells School Board meets, school.

Thursday, May 17: 9:30am, Os …

Long Lake will clean up dirty earth

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff

LONG LAKE – The Town of Long Lake will be shelling out about $33,000 to make sure no more diatomaceous earth is spilled at the water treatment plant here.
Wet diatomaceous earth was spilled in February while filters …

North Creek-Newcomb line on track

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

By CRISTINE MEIXNER
Express Editor

NEWCOMB – The Federal Surface Transportation Board Monday approved Iowa Pacific Holdings’ request for common carrier status, which will allow it to reopen the Tahawus Line between North Creek and Newcomb …

Long Lake, Raquette Lake Community Calendar

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

To contribute to the calendar, call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or email to editor@hamiltoncountyexpress.com

Wednesday, May 16: 8am, LL Library Board of Trustees meets, library; 10:30-11am, Ask The Nurse, RL Post Office; 6pm, Emotions Anonymous meets, …

Spring soiree to be May 22

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

INDIAN LAKE – Don’t miss the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner at Minnowbrook Tuesday, May 22.
Cocktails (cash bar) and appetizers with music by Mary Leach begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Througho …

Blue Mountain Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

Blue Mountain Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps members include EMTs Bill Lennon, Sue Sessions, Gail Carmichael, Pat Benton and Gene Darling Jr. Deb Evans and Elizabeth Bocinski are not shown.
This photo was inadvertently omitted from last week&rsqu …

Memorial Day weekend plans listed

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

INDIAN LAKE – Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Indian Lake May 25-28.
The annual Town Wide Yard Sale will be Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. Pick up a map at the Chamber of Commerce or a local business.
While visiting the stops on the map do …

Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake Community Calendar

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

To contribute to the calendar, call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or email to editor@hamiltoncountyexpress.com

Wednesday, May 16: 2pm, Writers Group meets, IL Library; 4:30pm, IL Library Board of Trustees meets, library.

Thursday, May 17: 9am, Osteobus …

Morehouse Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

Morehouse Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Squad members include (from left) Driver Wes Mosher, Driver Brian Taylor, EMT-D Mary Ann Mosher, EMT-D William Farber, Driver Ted Bertella and EMT-D James Luck. Due to a computer error, this photo was inc …

Town is buying a new backhoe

by Hamilton County Express 05.16.2012

By PETE KLEIN
Express News Staff

LAKE PLEASANT – The Town of Lake Pleasant will be buying a new Case backhoe with attachments for a total cost of $84,659 from Monroe Tractor, Latham.
Superintendent of Highways Leo Desrochers was authorized to make t …