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Trooper, Adults, Child Hurt In 3-Car Crash Driver Slams Into Police SUV On I-88 Troopers said the car at left ran into the unmarked state police SUV at right, pushing the SUV into the car in front of it. The accident occurred in the eastbound lane of I-88 Monday evening. SCHENEVUS – A state trooper, two adults and a child were hospitalized after a Richmondville woman, 32, failed to move over on Interstate 88, and smashed into the back of…
IN MEMORIAM: Charles H. Lewis, 84; Caretaker At Hartwick, Heyman Estate MARYLAND – Charles Harry Lewis, 84, a caretaker at Hartwick College and later, assistant caretaker at the Heyman Estate in Armonk, Westchester County, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 25, 2020, according to his wishes. Charlie was the son of Russell and Ethel Lewis of East Northport. Born on June 10, 1935, he was one of four children, along with Robert, Barbara and Donald. You…
IN MEMORIAL: James H. Palmer, 72; Corning Retiree Love Hunting, Fishing James H. Palmer MARYLAND – James H. Palmer, 72, a Corning retiree, passed away Oct. 1, 2019, at home, surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 54 years. James was born Jan. 23, 1947 in Delhi, the son of Robert C. and Glenna (Baker) Palmer. James retired from Corning after many years of service, where he became great friends with Bob and Linda Adams. You have reached your…
IN MEMORIAM: Frances Lamb Griffiths, 91; Pioneered Computers; Raised Tiny Donkeys Frances Griffiths MILFORD – Frances Elizabeth Whitman Lamb Griffiths, 91, Town of Maryland, who first used computers locally to track herd and farm expenses at Hemlock Valley Farm here, and was also known for raising miniature donkeys, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, surrounded by family. Frances was born on January 28, 1928, in East Brooklyn, in northeast Connecticut, the daughter of…
SSPCA's PETS Team Rescues Cat 'Birdie', Speared Through Eye Staffer Showed How Trained Personnel Can Respond In Emergency, Director Says Recuperating "Birdie" purrs for its benefactor, PETS team member Allison Hungerford. MARYLAND – Birdie the cat, stuck to a bird feeder with a wire piercing its eye, was rescued June 13 by the county's new animal cruelty task force, PETS (Prevention, Education, Training and Systems), the SSPCA announced today. It was feared the cat would have to be put down…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas Williams, 90; Engineer Went Into Logging Business Thomas Williams MARYLAND – Thomas H. Williams, 90, of Maryland, an engineer who went into logging, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, peacefully at Fox Hospital following a brief illness. After serving in the Army, Tom married his wife, Carolyn, in 1949. She predeceased him on Feb. 11, 2019. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Bud and Benjamin Williams; and a sister, June Ritton. You have reached your limit…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward V. Lynch, 47; Air Force Vet Dies Unexpectedly At Home Edward V. Lynch MARYLAND – Edward Vincent Lynch, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 2, 2019, with his family by his side. Edward was a 1989 graduate of Franklin Central School, then entered the Air Force. He met his wife, Michelle and her children, Jade and Cameron, while stationed in Arizona. Michelle and Edward were married on July 22, 1994. You have reached your limit of 3…