Articles by Nicole Reome

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Fulton Daily News

‘People Shouldn’t Rush To Judgment,’ Maxwell Family Attorney Says

October 7, 2008 Nicole Reome
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The attorney for the Maxwell family says while his clients continue to be cooperative with police in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell, there has been little reciprocation. While the family maintains the child’s death was a tragic accident, police continue to investigate her death as a homicide. More than a month after her death, no arrests have been made in the case.

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Fulton Daily News

Despite Funding To Oswego, Lee Continues Efforts Toward Partnership

October 6, 2008 Nicole Reome
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An A. L. Lee Memorial Hospital official says that despite the state’s announcement that Oswego Hospital will receive a sizeable grant to make improvements to several of its departments, the goal of keeping Lee Memorial up and running has not changed. Talks of a potential partnership agreement between Lee and one of two Syracuse hospitals continue.

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Fulton Daily News

Report Details Maxwell Investigations

October 3, 2008 Nicole Reome
</p>A 26-page report detailing Oswego County Department of Social Services’ investigations involving Erin Maxwell was made public Thursday afternoon. Originally prepared for Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann, the report provided information about three separate investigations that were launched over a three-year span between 2003 and 2006. DSS Commissioner Frances Lanigan says that another investigation is underway.

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County Releases Social Services Report On Maxwell Investigations

October 2, 2008 Nicole Reome
BREAKING: This afternoon, Oswego County released its report of the Department of Social Services’ involvement with Erin Maxwell’s family, relative to allegations of abuse and neglect. Specifically, the report addresses three separate investigations that were launched at the Maxwell home between 2003 and 2006. The investigations originated with complaints to the statewide central registry. We have the full report available here.

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Fulton Daily News

Father Fuming Over Lack of Notice

October 2, 2008 Nicole Reome
Fajo Edwards’ father says his family had no idea that Audrey Arnold, the woman convicted this year of causing severe injuries to his son in 2006, was released from the Oswego County jail earlier this month. Now Elroy Edwards says he wants to know why. Undersheriff Robert Lighthall says victim notification is not part of the parole board’s requirements for the local condition release program. He noted, too, that Arnold is only the third inmate to receive local conditional release in Oswego County since 2005.

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Oswego Daily News

Arnold Granted Conditional Release

October 1, 2008 Nicole Reome
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A former daycare provider who was convicted of endangering the welfare of a child earlier this year has been released from the Oswego County jail. Audrey Arnold, who was found guilty March 31 after a four-day trial, was sentenced to serve one year in jail June 3; convicted of causing injuries to Fajo Edward while he was in her care May 31, 2006. The child’s parents say they were not aware that Arnold had been released, nor were they notified that she was being considered for release.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego Hospital Awarded $14.4 Million in HEAL NY Funds

October 1, 2008 Nicole Reome
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Oswego Hospital learned Tuesday it has been awarded $14.4 million in grant funds that enable the health care facility to make improvements to several key hospital departments in order to support the future healthcare needs of residents in Oswego County. The funding, called HEAL NY (Healthcare Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers) is designated to meet the mandates of the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century.

  • To read the state’s release about the funding, click HERE.

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