To be nominated as an Academic All-American, athletes must have completed 45 semesters hours and maintain a minimum of 3.6 GPA.

Among the honorees was Melissa Tundo (Watertown, NY/General Brown), Women’s Lacrosse.

Director of Athletics Donald Dutcher said, “I am very pleased to have these student-athletes honored for their academic and athletic accomplishments. These individuals represent the true meaning of student-athlete and are superb role models for young people.”

(Watertown, NY) This summer there is a new trend on the New York must-have list: a seat at the local demolition derby. A grassroots fixture of fairs and race tracks across the country, demolition derbies crashed into the heart of Americana in the 1950’s and haven’t left since.  Derby enthusiast Chris Marquart believes the misjudged motorsport deserves a place in the hearts of his fellow New Yorkers.

Marquart, who attended his first derby at the age of three, explains the appeal: “It’s mayhem and madness and it’s brilliant when you think about it – it pares down the most exciting and dangerous parts of a typical oval track race.” Marquart was recently named an Ambassador for the DEMOLITION DERBY LEAGUE (DDL), the international organizing body for combative motorsports. He points out that although some derbies have a “hokey redneck stigma,” in reality the sport requires knowledge of physics, driving strategy, and technical expertise – not to mention a flair for drama.

DDL Commissioner Dudley Disastro states: “We’re excited to bring some exposure to New York derbies – there are some amazing shows in the area, with different events, multiple heats and purses up to $10,000.” This summer’s shows vary in levels of expertise and degrees of legal car modification, with plenty of opportunities for first-time derby drivers to participate.

The DDL is pleased to announce the following events in the Summer 2010 NY Demolition Derby season:

The DEMOLITION DERBY LEAGUE is the member-based international organizing body for combative motorsports and is dedicated to providing opportunities for participants of all interest levels to engage in the world of aggressive driving.

As a result of these checks, the following businesses were checked, and were found to be in compliance, failing to sell alcoholic beverages to the less than 21 year old operative:

BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS

Stewarts Shop Leray St Evans Mills, NY

Stewarts Shop ST-3 Great Bend, NY

Sugar Creek Store ST-3 Great Bend, NY

O’Donnells Market ST-3 Felts Mills, NY

Fastrac State St. City of Watertown

Kinney Drugs State St. Watertown, NY

Great American State St. Watertown, NY

Food Mart Arsenal St. at the corner of Massey St. Watertown, NY

Rite Aid Massey St. at the corner of Arsenal St. Watertown, NY

Gold Star Deli Arsenal St. Watertown, NY

Arsenal Wine and Liquor Arsenal St. Watertown, NY

Mobil Arsenal St. at I-81 Watertown, NY

Nice and Easy ST-12F Paddy Hill, NY

Dexter Market ST-180 Dexter, NY

IGA/Sunoco ST-180 Lafargeville, NY

Cerow Mobil ST-12 Alexandria Bay

Walton St. Market Walton St., Alexandria Bay, NY

The purpose of these details is to reduce and heighten the public’s awareness of the dangers associated with young adults obtaining alcohol, and the related dangers associated with highway safety.

The New York State Police were assisted with this investigation by the Fort Drum Federal Police Department, and Military Police, as well as support from the Jefferson County District Attorney.

Subsequent investigation revealed that Daniel D. Kahnell, 20, was south bound on Route 283, operating a 1993 Dodge pick-up truck. Kahnell, unable to take evasive action, struck pedestrian Ryan J. Converse, 21, of 26273 Route 283, Watertown who was standing in the center of the south bound lane of travel.

Troopers arrived and initiated life saving measures, which were subsequently turned over to EMS from the Black River Ambulance Service. Converse was transported to SMC hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Calcium and North Pole fire departments, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

There are no apparent contributing factors on behalf of the motor vehicle operator.

The investigation is continuing.

UPDATE:

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10 year old David A. Martin of 697, Route 6, Moira was operating a 2006 Polaris four-wheel ATV in a northerly direction on his uncle, Luke S. Martin’s, private property at 36815 Route 28, in the town of Antwerp.  The ATV struck a wire fence, ejecting David who was not wearing a helmet.

Antwerp fire and ambulance responded to the scene, transporting David to Samaritan Medical Center.  David was pronounced dead at Samaritan Medical Center by Dr. Bevan at approximately 9:22 PM.

The cause of death is pending an autopsy which was scheduled for 06/30/10.  This investigation is ongoing.

Cean fired two rounds from a .22 caliber rifle in a safe direction and was still holding it while engaged in a verbal dispute on Route 11 in the town of Ellisburg on May 29 at about 10:30 p.m.

The victims, Michael S. Thompson, 35, of Ellisburg and Dwayne C. Engle, 46, of Pulaski were not injured and did not know the suspect.

Cean was issued an appearance ticket to return June 30 at 3 p.m. in the town of Ellisburg Court and released.

Case agent: Inv Randy S. Pound, Trooper Stacy Bauter

Bowman was arrested on five felony counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child and five felony counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child.

The investigation at this point revealed that Bowman possessed and subsequently shared videos via the internet of males under the age of 10 years old engaged in sexual acts with adult males.

Bowman was remanded to the Jefferson County jail in lieu of $40,000 cash bail.

This investigation was a joint investigation conducted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children, and the Troop D Computer Crimes Unit.

This is an ongoing criminal investigation and it is asked that anyone with information pertinent to this investigation contact Inv. Thomas Guarasce at 782-3691.

Arrest subsequent to investigation that found that Lavancha stole a 2000 GMC Denali from a residence located on Route 177 in the Town of Adams on June 5, 2010.

The vehicle was recovered in City of Syracuse.

The investigation also found that he entered a second vehicle on Route 177 and stole a IPOD from within.

Lavancha was arraigned and $1,000 bail was put on him. He was remanded back to the Jefferson County Jail where he is lodged on other charges.

(Watertown, NY – June 23, 2010) The New York State Police in Watertown are requesting assistance with identifying these two individuals. They are suspects in the theft of two payroll checks from the McDonald’s in Calcium, NY. The stolen checks were subsequently forged and cashed at the Community Bank on Arsenal and Washington streets in Watertown.

Any information can be directed to Investigator Stephen P. Kealy at SP Watertown, 782-2112.

Wilcox is alleged to have stolen 3 long guns on 05/26/10 from within the residence of Morris W. Blair at 23167 CR-59, Dexter, NY.  The weapons were returned to the owner.

Wilcox was processed at State Police Watertown, issued an appearance ticket returnable in the Town of Brownville on 06/17/10 at 7:00 PM, and released.