Labroo, Louckes Top Scholars
Among Oneonta’s Class Of 2016
![Nisha Labroo, left, is the valedictorian of the Oneonta High School Class of 2016, and Emily Louckes is salutatorian. Both will address their classmates at commencent on Saturday, June 25. For details on Nisha and Emily's plans, see this week's edition of Hometown Oneonta, on newsstands Wednesday afternoon. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ohs-val-sal-.jpg)
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Killer Knapp Dies In Prison; Guilty In SUNY Coed’s Death ONEONTA – Ricky Knapp, the man convicted of the 1977 death of SUNY Oneonta student, has died in Mohawk Correctional Facility, according to prison records. Knapp, 66, died March 8, having served 40 years of a 25-to-life sentence for a 1978 manslaughter conviction in the death of 18-year-old Linda Velzy, a SUNY student from Long Island. According to reports, Velzy was last seen Dec. 9 1977, hitchhiking in downtown Oneonta.…
ONEONTA—Austin J. Brandt, 25, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of April 3, 2024. He was not alone, as his beloved dogs, Ellie and Bailey, were by his side as he left this world much too soon and journeyed into the unknown. His loss was completely unexpected and left his family profoundly shocked and saddened.…
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Brad approached life with an extraordinary level of compassion and kindness that touched the hearts of all who knew him. Despite the challenges he encountered, Brad exemplified the true essence of empathy, making lasting connections with those fortunate enough to be part of his journey.…