On August 8, State Police in Hastings arrested Richard S. Buffham, 48, of West Monroe, for (1) count of “Course of Sexual Conduct against a Child 1st degree,” a class “B” felony. Buffham was charged following a joint investigation with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations.
The Jazz Fest first came to Fulton as a chamber event eight years ago after a request was made to bring the smooth, rhythmic music to the Fulton community for one weekend each summer. The free event is one described as quality family fun as live music, food vendors and artisans come together to entertain children and adults of all ages.
The Fulton Common Council advertised for two public hearings at the regular meeting held Tuesday (August 2.) Additionally, the council advertised for request for proposals (RFP) for two separate residential properties.
On July 28, an officer of the Fulton Police observed a stolen blue 2005 Dodge Durango in the 400 block of Hannibal Street, which was reported stolen. The officer attempted to conduct a vehicle and traffic stop, however the operator of the stolen vehicle refused to stop for the officer, according to the police report.
Investigation at the scene revealed that during the course of a verbal argument, Kathleen M. Halpin, 54, had discharged one round from a shotgun within the living room of the residence while the victim was present, police said.
The long term grocer in Hannibal, Jim Mirabito of the Village Market IGA has recently confirmed the sale of the store to Tops Friendly Markets. After 50 years of service as Hannibal’s only withstanding full-scale grocery store, the Village Market located at 409 Fulton Street will close officially at 3 p.m. on August 7. A recent press release from Tops officials have confirmed that the store will re-open as a chain of Tops Friendly Markets on August 11.
Together, H.O.P.E and the Medicine Place located at 464 Main Street, proudly announced the new resource available to the community and surrounding areas, a MedSafe Box for unused medication. H.O.P.E founder, Savannah Jacquay said David Dingman, local pharmacist and one of the forum’s keynote contributor/panelists immediately began looking into the guidelines and requirements for housing a MedSafe box and ultimately made it happen.
On July 22, at 6:51 p.m., State Police responded to a residence on County Route 8 in the town of Granby for a report of a domestic dispute. Investigation at the scene revealed that Alexzandra L. Sullivan, 21, had allegedly assaulted a family member, breaking the victim’s nose with a bottle of dishwasher detergent.
Hannibal residents have recently learned of the loss of one of the community’s longest known assets. The Hannibal Village Market IGA has been Hannibal’s only withstanding full-scale grocery store for the past 50 years and one of few remaining family owned stores locally. Current owner, Jim Mirabito has ran the store for the last 24 years and recently confirmed that Tops will be taking over the store by the end of summer.
At 10:55 a.m. today (July 27), State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 48 at Lamson Road, for a traffic violation. Investigation at the scene revealed the driver and sole occupant, Cody Dygert, from Fulton, was allegedly operating with a suspended permit, and was also in possession of heroin.
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