Town of Johnstown Archives - The Gloversville Leader Herald

06 Sep

Johnstown’s Harnish Brothers Nursery & Pools and Harnish Outdoor Supply offer many options at one location

JOHNSTOWN — Chris Harnish and Harnish Brothers Nursery & Pools are both 60 years old. The store, in a building located in front of the house in which Harnish grew up and where his mother still lives, is present even in the faintest memories from his childhood. "It's been here my whole life," Harnish said recently while standing behind one of the two sales counters inside 132 West State St. Extension. "I was born with a shovel in my hand. And now running this is my whole life, pretty much." Harnish assumed ownership of the business after his father died in 2009. Jack…

06 Sep

‘Hopefully, he’s found’: multiple sightings reported of missing Fulton County man

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsFulton County, Johnstown, Local News, The Gloversville Leader HeraldFulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino, James E. Anderson Sr., missing, Town of Johnstown

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN — Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino hasn't yet been able to verify any tips related to the disappearance of James E. Anderson, Sr.The 47-year-old area resident — known as "Jim Bob" — has been reported missing since Aug. 5. Since then, there have been multiple unconfirmed local sightings.The search is still active, according to the sheriff."It's very possible he's alive and not wanting to be found," said Giardino.Giardino added that Anderson is possibly "staying where he disappeared from." He was last seen at his mother's house in the Gloversville area on Aug. 1 following an argument. He borrowed a car from a…

05 Sep

‘Good gets good’: Fundraiser for Northville native with cancer to be held Sept. 30

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsEmail Newsletter, Fulton County, Johnstown, Local News, News, The Gloversville Leader HeraldKimberly Snyder, Northville, sarcoma, Snyder's, Town of Johnstown

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN — If you're not laughing, you're crying. Lifelong best friends Kimberly Snyder and Celeste English live by that motto. It's been put into practice as Snyder battles sarcoma — a rare bone and soft tissue cancer. "We literally laugh over things that — " English said. " — other people would be horrified over," Snyder interjected. "Absolutely horrified." And yes, cancer jokes aren't off the table for the two pals, either. "We have to," Snyder said. "My lump is … not small." The 51-year-old woman was sitting in her town of Johnstown restaurant, Snyder's Café, with an N95 mask covering her…

29 Aug

Broadalbin-Perth boys’ golf takes on Hudson Falls in town of Johnstown at Fox Run Golf Course Monday — Images (10 photos)

Andrew Pugliese0 CommentsJohnstown, Local Sports, Photo Galleries, Sports, Sports Galleriesboys' golf, Broadalbin-Perth, fox run golf club, Fulton County, fulton county new york, high school, high school boys' golf, high school golf, high school sports, hudson falls, images, nysphaa, peter r. barber, photo gallery, photography, photos, section 2 sports, sports photography, Town of Johnstown, town of johnstown new york

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN — Broadalbin-Perth boys' golf took down Hudson Falls Monday at Fox Run Golf Club in the town of Johnstown, 149-177. Colin Cotter, Derek Goebel and Lorenzo Tambasco each shot a match-low 36. Our staff photographer Peter R. Barber was on the course. Take a look around through his lens. Images in gallery and individually below. Photos (10) Individual images:

08 Aug

Early morning Monday fire engulfs town of Johnstown home near Caroga border

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsFulton County, Local News, The Gloversville Leader Heraldadirondack park, Caroga, fire, house fire, Town of Johnstown

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN — Fire crews from across the area battled a fierce house fire near the Adirondack Park in the town of Johnstown early Monday morning. No injuries were reported. The house was unoccupied at the time emergency crews were first contacted, 4:02 a.m. It was not clear how many residents lived at the 187 Willie Road dwelling. "It had a lot of fire showing on arrival," said Ralph Palcovic, fire coordinator at the Fulton County Office of Emergency Management. "There was a strong initial attack that knock a lot of it down, but it had spread through the attic area,…

24 Jul

DOT crews working on NY-29 culvert replacement in town of Johnstown

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsEmail Newsletter, Fulton County, Local NewsNY-29, NYSDOT, Old Sweet Road, state Department of Transportation, Town of Johnstown

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN — A slab of state Highway 29 in the town of Johnstown is expected to remain closed until Aug. 31, according to a spokesperson from the state Department of Transportation. Construction will occur at the west of the intersection between Fulton County Route 116 and Old Sweet Road as crews facilitate a culvert replacement.For eastbound drivers, there will be a detour off the high-traffic route to state Highway 10 and 67 into Johnstown. Westbound traffic will flow vice versa. Fines are increased when speeding in a work zone, according to NYSDOT. Drivers can lose their license after two or…