This day in history: November 12
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Date(s) - 12/11/2025
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1757
During the French & Indian War, the Mohawk Valley was the scene of much activity. On this day, Little Falls was raided by a party of French and their Indian allies known as “The Expedition of de Belletiere.”
1900
The Eagle Mills suffered a heavy loss, estimated at $25,000, in an early morning fire. The fire department was handicapped by the lack of long ladders, and the presence of mud in the fire hydrants. The fire started in the third floor carding room.
1915
Officer John Noonan is the first Little Falls policeman to have a motorcycle. In the first few weeks of the “breaking-in” period many speeding arrests were made, and now the fact of an officer in uniform standing by the machine has slowed down the speed artists.
1996
Third Ward Alderman Gregg DeLuca was officially appointed temporary Little Falls police chief at a special meeting of the Police and Fire Board. Deluca will replace Frank Lawrence who passed away in July after serving as police chief for 26 years.