New York Times Spotlights New Gun Store In Harrison

When a new gun shop opened in Harrison this month, the owner, Louis Zacchio, never expected to be confronted with a petition against his store, angry town hall meetings, or even, a story in The New York Times about its opening. The opening of the store, first reported by Daily Voice, drew such an outcry that more than 3,300 residents signed the petition, saying a gun store in a town full of ice cream and pizza shops just didn't mix.

Have You Seen A Black Bear Den, Harrison? DEC Wants To Know

As the weather cools off and local bears head off to hibernate, the State Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife biologists are asking for the public's help to learn about new black bear dens throughout the area. Officials said bears typically den in rock crevices, tree cavities, or under heavy brush or fallen trees, and added that the thousands of New York hikers and hunters who cover hundreds of miles could be a great asset in finding the dens.

Kieron Lammar McCarvey

... a.m. at Deliverance Temple Complex Church of God in Christ. Interment will follow at Alton Cemetery. Dr. Gregory L. Harrison will officiate. Services entrusted to Harrison Funeral Chapel and Cremation Center of Alton.

Hager, Mary Elizabeth

... by her loving & devoted family: 3 daughters: Mary (Gerald) Callender, Gwenda (Benny) Tucker, Phyllis (Danny) Harrison, all of Auburndale, brother: Pastor Ladon (Nadine) Hall of Pace, FL, sister: Othell (Delmar) Paul of Dothan, AL, 5 grandchildren: ...

Set Your Clocks Back For Daylight Saving Time This Weekend, Harrison

"Spring ahead; fall back," though a dusty old adage does help folks remember to turn their clocks back an hour at this time of year. On the bright side, we get an extra hour of sleep; on the not-so-bright side, we will be commuting home in the dark and, for folks with seasonal affective disorder, the shorter days could produce moodiness and an overpowering urge for mid-afternoon catnaps.