Community
Marlboro College Graduate
Reily Mumpton, from Altmar, graduated from Marlboro College in Marlboro, Vermont, on May 15.
Month: May 2016
Oswego Daily News
Allen, Thibodeau Families React to Heidi Allen Case Catching National Attention
It was twenty-two years ago now when 18-year-old Heidi Allen disappeared early Easter Sunday morning in 1994 from the D&W convenience store that she worked for in New Haven. Despite the years that have passed, this particular case has recently caught national attention when it aired on Friday (May 20) as an episode on Dateline NBC entitled ‘The Informant.’ Dateline spent the past year interviewing all the key players in the case, including Heidi’s sister, Lisa Buske, District Attorney Greg Oakes, Sheriff Reuel Todd, defense attorney Lisa Peebles, the Thibodeau family, and even featured the only man ever convicted for Heidi’s disappearance, Gary Thibodeau as well as others. The one-hour episode summed up the mystery case of Heidi Allen and provided insight from all sides of the case. Continue reading for Lisa Buske and Amanda Crawford’s reactions to the episode after it aired.
Fulton Daily News
State Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Grand Larceny Investigation
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation are investigating a grand larceny that occurred in Pennellville. The pictured ring was one of many items stolen from the residence. The ring is described as a 14 karat two tone gold diamond ring with a 1.16 carat diamond.
Community
Dogs and Harmful Algal Blooms: NY Sea Grant Shares Risk Reminder for Pet Owners
As air and water temperatures warm, New York Sea Grant is reminding people with dogs that enjoy waterfront areas about the health risk posed by harmful algal blooms or HABs. Freshwater HABs are overgrowths of blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, that impact water quality and may produce deadly toxins.
Community
CiTi Students Learn About Art, Design
Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation Exceptional Education students recently participated in a three-day workshop with teaching artist Ira Marcks.
Sugar and Sugar Scanlon Funeral Homes
James L. Bechtel – spring burial
Spring burial for James L. Bechtel, 51, of Scriba, who died Friday January 1, 2016, will be held Wednesday May 25, at 10 a.m. in Peck Cemetery.
Foster Funeral Home
Angelo P. Arena, M.D., 88
Angelo P. Arena, M.D., 88, passed away early Saturday morning May 21, 2016, at St. Luke Health Service Center in Oswego.
Community
Volney Sixth Graders Showcase Skills
Volney Elementary School’s second annual Sixth Grade Skills Summit showcased students’ persuasiveness and academic abilities. In preparation for the event, students in Daniel Bartlett’s, William Cahill’s and Stephanie Zimmerman’s sixth grade classes researched current event topics and household products.
Fulton Daily News
Fulton Man Charged Following Domestic Dispute
On Sunday (May 23), at approximately 9:18 p.m., State Police responded to a domestic dispute in progress on West Eleventh Street in the town of Granby.
Community
APW Students Stay Safe Online
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior-Senior High School students were recently reminded about the importance of Internet and social media safety from Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes.