Voters went to the polls yesterday to cast their ballots in their respective school districts. Looking at the contested results, Lowville Academy's budget passed 229-20, the bus resolution passed 227-24, transportation of head start students passed 218-31, & the proposition to increase funding to the William H. Bush Memorial Library passed 207-44. In the Town of Webb School District, the budget passed 278-64 with Maryellen Denio defeating Raymond Randall Jr. 273-50 for the seat on the Board of Education. In the South Lewis School District, the budget passed 192-53 & the bus resolution passed 183-63. Copenhagen Central School's budget passed 74-6 with the head start resolution passing 72-6 & the bus purchase passed 66-13. The budget for Adirondack Central School passed 298-98 with Sharon Dellerba, John Healt, & Joan Ingersoll winning seats. The budget for Holland Patent passed 421-150 with their bus proposition passing 412-155. The budget at Beaver River Central School passed 384-118. The bus resolution passed 368-134, the Croghan Library funding measure passed 286-211 with Brian LaChausse winning the seat on the Board of Education with 370 votes, Jacklyn Preshaw received 69 votes & Deanna Hall 40.
A Remsen couple is facing charges following a domestic dispute. Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol reports that Deputies responded to a 911 call at about 3:21 am yesterday morning. When Deputies and State Troopers arrived on scene, they were met at the door by 33 year old Matthew Walker, who reportedly physically blocked the door attempting to prevent the Police from entering. After Police entered they found 35 year old Jennifer Dahlke lying on the floor. Police then took Walker into custody which he allegedly resisted. Dahlke was treated by Prospect Ambulance and transported to St Luke's Hospital. Walker was charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest. He was arraigned in the Town of Remsen Court and committed to Oneida County Jail. Dahlke was later released from the hospital with no apparent injuries & then picked up by Deputies and charged with Criminal Mischief. She was also arraigned in the Town of Remsen Court and committed to the Oneida County Jail. Both subjects are due back in the Town of Remsen Court at a later date.
A 31 year old Croghan man is facing charges following an incident Monday evening in the Village of Croghan. Lewis County Sheriff's Deputies report that Barry Briot was charged after he allegedly attempted to stop a motorcycle operated by 56 year old Joseph Hirsch of Croghan in which Briot's child was a passenger as Hirsch was leaving the Croghan Nice N Easy. Briot was charged with endangering the welfare of a child & harassment 2nd degree for allegedly striking Hirsch & 39 year old Heidi Murphy during the incident. He was issued appearance tickets & was released on his own recognizance.
The Mayor of Lowville is alerting village residents concerning a letter being sent to homeowners. Mayor Donna Smith states that the letter is from HomeServe USA Repair Management Corporation. While the letter has a New York emblem at the top, Mayor Smith warns that they are not a New York Company. The letter states that they are an insurance company trying to sell insurance on the water line that goes from a home to the village line. While homeowners are responsible for this section of water line, the Village of Lowville does not encourage residents to use this company, adding that the letter is not coming from the Village & that the Village is not affiliated with HomeServe USA Repair Management Corporation.
An animal abuse case in Oneida County is under investigation. Oneida County Sheriff's Deputies report that they found a dog named Lainey on Friday in a cage on property of the Babcock Road in Camden after they responded to after a call from a concerned citizen. Investigators state that the cage had been outside for quite a while and they were unsure of just how long the dog had been left outside. Lainey was brought to the Rome Animal Hospital and placed in the custody of The Humane Society. Shelter officials reported that Lainey was severely emaciated when she arrived and had anticipated many months of testing and rehabilitation, as well as surgery on her eye. However, Lainey passed away on Monday despite the efforts of the Humane Society. Sheriff's Investigators report that charges are pending, although there are currently no arrests in the case as authorities are working to determine who the owner is.
Governor Cuomo announced a statewide "Buckle up New York" campaign to crack down on drivers and their passengers who are not wearing seat belts will be conducted by law enforcement agencies throughout New York State now through June 2nd. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 52% of the 21,253 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2011 were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash, adding that in 2011, seat belts saved an estimated 11,949 lives nationwide including 444 in New York State. During this year's campaign, law enforcement agencies that share state borders will team up in what is being called "Operation Border to Border" to provide increased seat belt enforcement at border sites, sending a zero tolerance message that driving or riding unbuckled will result in a ticket, no matter what state you are in.
