(Aug. 29, 2011) Samuel J. Fagan, 45, and Kimberly A. Fagan, 45, both of 4984 Ellicott St., Batavia, NY were arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana after their vehicle was stopped for an expired inspection on IS-81.

Fagan was also charged with consuming an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

Both subjects were released to appear in the Town of Theresa Court on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.

(Herkimer, NY – June 6, 2011) One-hundred-ninety-four students have been named to the President’s list at Herkimer County Community College for the Spring 2011 semester, and 367 students have been named to the Dean’s List. The distinction recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

The President’s List recognizes students that have earned a minimum 3.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the past semester (President’s list students are noted with an *). The Dean’s List recognizes students with an average between 3.25 and 3.8.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Adams

Timothy M. Ives, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science

Melissa M. Lyng, Travel and Tourism: Hospitality & Events Management

Clayton

Michael D. Bauter, Digital Filmmaking

Theresa

Kimberly L. Sanford, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Watertown

Joshua B. Wilcox, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

(Herkimer, NY – June 6, 2011) One-hundred-ninety-four students have been named to the President’s list at Herkimer County Community College for the Spring 2011 semester, and 367 students have been named to the Dean’s List. The distinction recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

The President’s List recognizes students that have earned a minimum 3.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the past semester (President’s list students are noted with an *). The Dean’s List recognizes students with an average between 3.25 and 3.8.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Adams

Timothy M. Ives, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science

Melissa M. Lyng, Travel and Tourism: Hospitality & Events Management

Clayton

Michael D. Bauter, Digital Filmmaking

Theresa

Kimberly L. Sanford, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Watertown

Joshua B. Wilcox, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

(Herkimer, NY – June 6, 2011) One-hundred-ninety-four students have been named to the President’s list at Herkimer County Community College for the Spring 2011 semester, and 367 students have been named to the Dean’s List. The distinction recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

The President’s List recognizes students that have earned a minimum 3.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the past semester (President’s list students are noted with an *). The Dean’s List recognizes students with an average between 3.25 and 3.8.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Adams

Timothy M. Ives, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science

Melissa M. Lyng, Travel and Tourism: Hospitality & Events Management

Clayton

Michael D. Bauter, Digital Filmmaking

Theresa

Kimberly L. Sanford, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Watertown

Joshua B. Wilcox, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

(Herkimer, NY – May 2011) Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College’s 43^rd annual commencement to be held Friday, May 20 at 5 pm in the gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 640 candidates for the associate degree and 46 candidates for certificates. High honors are accorded to 64 seniors who earned a 3.80 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with #) and honors accorded to 196 seniors who earned a 3.25 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with *).

Candidates for degrees and certificates are:

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Adams

Timothy M. Ives, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science

Adams Center

Allison J. O’Brien, Liberal Arts & Sciences:  Childhood Education

Carthage

Rona S. Intorcia, Human Services

*Stephanie Ann Miller, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

Clayton

Ashley Lynn Taylor, Business:  Accounting

Fort Drum

*Melissa S. Specht, Liberal Arts & Sciences:  General Studies

LaFargeville

Brandon L. Lawwill, Art Studies

Theresa

Kimberly L. Sanford, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Watertown

Tonya M. Hamilton, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

Jan Marie Wainwright, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

(Herkimer, NY – May 2011) Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College’s 43^rd annual commencement to be held Friday, May 20 at 5 pm in the gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 640 candidates for the associate degree and 46 candidates for certificates. High honors are accorded to 64 seniors who earned a 3.80 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with #) and honors accorded to 196 seniors who earned a 3.25 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with *).

Candidates for degrees and certificates are:

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Adams

Timothy M. Ives, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science

Adams Center

Allison J. O’Brien, Liberal Arts & Sciences:  Childhood Education

Carthage

Rona S. Intorcia, Human Services

*Stephanie Ann Miller, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

Clayton

Ashley Lynn Taylor, Business:  Accounting

Fort Drum

*Melissa S. Specht, Liberal Arts & Sciences:  General Studies

LaFargeville

Brandon L. Lawwill, Art Studies

Theresa

Kimberly L. Sanford, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Watertown

Tonya M. Hamilton, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

Jan Marie Wainwright, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

(Herkimer, NY – May 2011) Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College’s 43^rd annual commencement to be held Friday, May 20 at 5 pm in the gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 640 candidates for the associate degree and 46 candidates for certificates. High honors are accorded to 64 seniors who earned a 3.80 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with #) and honors accorded to 196 seniors who earned a 3.25 average or higher as of the fall 2010 semester (noted with *).

Candidates for degrees and certificates are:

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Adams

Timothy M. Ives, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science

Adams Center

Allison J. O’Brien, Liberal Arts & Sciences:  Childhood Education

Carthage

Rona S. Intorcia, Human Services

*Stephanie Ann Miller, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

Clayton

Ashley Lynn Taylor, Business:  Accounting

Fort Drum

*Melissa S. Specht, Liberal Arts & Sciences:  General Studies

LaFargeville

Brandon L. Lawwill, Art Studies

Theresa

Kimberly L. Sanford, Teaching Assistant Certificate

Watertown

Tonya M. Hamilton, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

Jan Marie Wainwright, Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

(Watertown, NY - May 12, 2011) The State Police in Watertown arrested Kenneth F. Mallette, 42, of 816 Earl St., Watertown and Brandon J. Uscio, 24, of 210 Main St., Theresa, on 1 count each of Petit Larceny a Class A Misdemeanor.

Mallette did steal property from Kohl’s Department store located at Route 3 in the town of Watertown Feb. 14 for $928.41, according to police.

Uscio was driving the vehicle used to leave the store.

Defendants issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the town of Watertown Court May 11 at 9 a.m.

(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 – March 17, 2011)  State Police in Alexandria Bay investigated an apparent drowning at Millsite Lake in the Town of Theresa.

Mark J. Tamkus, 62, from 42607 Camp Tousey Road, Redwood was found under his capsized kayak in a small area of open water in front of his residence at Millsite Lake at 3 pm today’s date.  His family had reported him missing earlier today.

The Jefferson County STAR team recovered Tamkus. The cause of death appears to be an accidental drowning.

The investigation is continuing with the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s office.

Case Agent:  Sr. Inv. Colleen M. O’Neill, SP Alexandria Bay BCI (315) 482-2525.