(Watertown, NY - July 20, 2011) The State Police in Watertown arrested 40-year-old Mark W. Barker of 18677 Allen Road, Watertown for one count of third-degree Criminal Sex Act.

The investigation revealed Barker engaged in oral sex with a 15 year old male he met in response to an ad that he placed on Craigs List.  The incident happened July 11, 2011 in the Town of Philadelphia.

Barker was arraigned in the Town of Pamelia Court and posted $1,000 bail.

(June 14, 2011) The Greater Watertown Jaycees are pleased to announce David Crowder, Ogdensburg Free Academy, and Brittany Hobart, Indian River High School, as the recipients of its 2011 Emerge NNY Scholarships.

Formerly known as the Outstanding Young New Yorker Scholarships, the Jaycees awarded two $500 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors wishing to continue their education.

David Crowder is a senior at Ogdensburg Free Academy who will graduate in June with an Advanced Regents diploma and is among the school’s honor students, those with a cumulative GPA of 90 or above.  He is a member of the National Honor Society and captain of his basketball team.

He has received honors for outstanding academic achievement while participating in various school sports and is actively involved in the community, including various fundraisers in support of cancer research.  David demonstrates leadership through his involvement and service at school and within his community.

Brittany Hobart is a senior at Indian River High School who is a member of the National Honor Society and is actively involved in the school’s musical and theatre program. Brittany has been a recipient of several honors that exemplify her leadership qualities, including the Jefferson County Leadership Award and is actively involved in the community, including various fundraisers and benefits in support of the AIDS community.

Brittany demonstrates a level of dedication and enthusiasm for success that is an example for students and adults alike.

Applicants are reviewed on their extracurricular and school activities, community service, honors and achievements, leadership qualities, and completion of a themed-essay.

Erika Flint, Jaycee and chair for the review committee noted, “This year’s decision was difficult.  However, both David and Brittany stood out as exemplary students who possess strong leadership skills in their academic and personal lives.  It is with great pleasure that we award these scholarships to David and Brittany.”

(Philadelphia, NY-May 16, 2011) State Police in Watertown investigated a three-car, one-person fatal motor vehicle accident on State Route 11 Town of Philadelphia. The accident occurred about 7:22 am May 16 approximately 2 miles north of the Village of Philadelphia.

The victim, 24 year-old, Nicole A. Lallier from New Windsor was travelling northbound on Route 11. The first involved vehicle, operated by 46 year-old, Richard Martin from Rensselaer Falls was travelling southbound on Route 11. The third vehicle involved was behind Martin and was operated by 30 year-old, Nicole Bellinger from Gouverneur.

For an unknown reason, Lallier left her lane of travel and entered the southbound lane and into the path of Martin. Martin attempted evasive action however struck Lallier’s vehicle. Lalliers’s vehicle continued into path of Bellinger’s vehicle striking same.

Lallier was pronounced at the scene and was transported to the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s office for post mortem.

Martin was transported to Samaritan Medical Center for complaint of pain.

Bellinger was transported to Gouverneur Hospital for knee and chest pain.

State Police were assisted at the scene by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Philadelphia Fire, Antwerp Fire, Indian River Ambulance, and Fort Drum Ambulance.

There were no signs of excessive speed or alcohol use and all parties were wearing their seatbelts.

(Cazenovia, NY – May 6, 2011) Jessica Kneaskern of Union Springs, NY and Taylor Kubber of Theresa, NY have been invited to participate on the USA Athletes International (USAAI) softball team. Both Cazenovia College women softball players, Kneaskern and Kubber will join 12 other players from around the United States from Division I, II, and III colleges.

The USAAI team will represent the United States in the 2011 Curacao Friendship Series on the island of Curacao from June 6 – 13. This event provides athletes the opportunity to foster international goodwill and friendship among nations. During the eight-day trip, athletes will play a series of games and be given the opportunity to learn about the culture of the Curacao Island.

“I am very honored and excited to have been selected to play on such a team,” commented Jessica Kneaskern. “This is a great opportunity to experience sports, not just on a physical level but a cultural one as well.” A senior at Cazenovia College, Kneaskern will be graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in Communication Studies this May. As a graduate of Union Spring High School, she played for her high school varsity softball team for four years, and was a member of the Southern Springs travel softball team. Kneaskern was named first team all-star for three years in high school, and was named third team all-star for the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) at Cazenovia.

Taylor Kubber added, “I am really excited to have this opportunity to play the sport I love while experiencing another culture.” Kubber, a sophomore at Cazenovia College, is working towards a bachelor of science degree in Inclusive Elementary Education. As a graduate of Indian River High School, she was named to the Section 3 all-star team and the all-state team.

The USA Athletes International is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving amateur athletes and coaches the opportunity to participate in international Olympic-style sporting events throughout the world, while also allowing them to broaden their educational and cultural knowledge of the world through the experience.

(Alexandria Bay, NY - April 26, 2011) State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested 24 year-old, Preston J. Spencer of the Philadelphia Court Apartments in Philadelphia for one count of second-degree Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

The arrest was a result of an incident that allegedly occurred on June 12, 2010 when the defendant struck his 4 month old child causing bruising to her head. The child had been removed from the home by Jefferson County Child Protective Services after the case was reported to authorities.

(Syracuse, Phildelphia, NY – April 10, 2011) On April 10 Corey L. Lee, 33, of 652 Philly Courts, Philadelphia was arrested by the New York State Police – Syracuse for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (BAC  .18 percent) after Troopers received report of erratic operation on the Thruway.

Lee was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st, moved from lane unsafely, and speeding.

Lee was found to have a BAC of 18 percent. He was arraigned in the Town of Brutus court and remanded to the Cayuga County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail to return April 19 at 7:00 pm.

(March 3, 2011) We ask our readers to bear with us at this time as we are experiencing technical difficulties with our online edition.

We will make every effort to bring the news to you with or without photos in a timely manner and will work diligently to correct the problems.

Thank you for your patience,

Jefferson County Staff of M3P Media LLC

(March 3, 2011) We ask our readers to bear with us at this time as we are experiencing technical difficulties with our online edition.

We will make every effort to bring the news to you with or without photos in a timely manner and will work diligently to correct the problems.

Thank you for your patience,

Jefferson County Staff of M3P Media LLC

(Utica, NY – Feb. 12, 2011) This title match at 285 lbs. in Division One didn’t last long as Alex Tibbles from Indian River got a quick pin over Clayton D’Onofrio from Cicero-North Syracuse in .55. The Section III Wrestling Championships were held Feb. 12 at the Utica Auditorium. (Photo by Jim Scheid)

(Utica, NY – Feb. 12, 2011) Tom Hill, Fulton, on top of Jody Brown, Indian River during the Section III Wrestling Championships held Saturday Feb. 12 at the Utica Auditorium.

This was the 96 lb. title match from Division One. Hill won the match by a score of 7-2. (Photo by Jim Scheid)