Obituaries, School News, Police Blotter
Our Saturday edition
This snowy Saturday, we will post some traditional newspaper items.
Obituaries
Lynne Herrick Black, 65
The family of Lynne Herrick Black of Greenwich, formerly of Walpole, MA, is saddened by the loss of their beloved Lynne. Lynne passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on December 11, 2024 at Glens Falls Hospital due to complications of ALS. Born in Troy, New York on March 23, 1959, Lynne's parents were Joan Farnan Campbell and Burton Herrick, Jr. She graduated from Stillwater Central School in 1978 and earned a New York State cosmetology license. She was employed by Fairchilds of Latham and General Electric of Schenectady.
She was predeceased by her dad and beloved daughter, Chavon Provancher, four grandparents, and her fur companion Kendra. Lynne is survived by her loving children Stacia and Russell Black of Walpole, MA, her mother, Joan Campbell of Salem, NY, her sisters Dawn Herrick (Michael Ventre) of Saratoga Springs, and Shawna Herrick Greene (Kevin) of Greenwich. She is also survived by her brother James (Denise) Herrick of Greenwich, Christopher Herrick of Albany, half brother Jamie Bret (Dawn) Herrick of Stillwater, four stepsisters and brothers from the Stillwater area and five stepbrothers in the Salem area.
Lynne is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends. She enjoyed camping, boating, scuba diving and spending time at the Saratoga Springs Library. Lynne was an excellent cook.
Paul Black and Lynne's family wish to thank Sister Donna and direct care staff at Glens Falls Hospital for their expert care during Lynne's final weeks. Lynne requested there be no viewing hours. A celebration of Lynne's life will take place in early 2025. Donations may be made to any library or animal shelter in Lynne's memory.
Thomas A. Risse, 80
Thomas A. Risse, 80, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Tom was born on April 9, 1944, in Newton, NJ, to the late Austin and Marie (Smith) Risse. He graduated from Newton High School and later from SUNY Delhi.
Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. In his youth, he was actively involved in 4-H and FFA. In his later years, Tom remained passionate about local sportsman organizations and wildlife conservation.
Tom worked for Agway in Salem and then CaroVail in Salem until his retirement.
He was blessed twice in love—first by his wife of 36 years, Charlotte Risse, and later by his longtime partner, Laurie York-Risse, both of whom preceded him in death.
Tom is survived by his daughter, Tonia Risse; his sister, Melinda Risse Nutter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tom’s bold and outgoing personality touched many lives, and he will be greatly missed by his countless friends and acquaintances.
Services will be held in the spring, with details to be announced.
Memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to the Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, P.O. Box 241, Harborcreek, PA 16421, or to the Lorraine York-Risse Scholarship Foundation. For more information on donating to the scholarship foundation, please contact Tonia Risse.
To express your sympathy or share a memory of Tom, please visit www.gariepyfuneralhomes.com.
The McClellan-Gariepy Funeral Home, Inc. in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements.
School News
Learning About Financial Management
The Greenwich Central School eighth Grade FACS (Family and Consumer Science) classes have been learning about Financial Management which includes learning about budgeting, banking, credit, and balancing your checkbook.
At the beginning of each 20-week class, the students receive a checkbook and are required to record their transactions in their checkbook register. They earn FACS cash--receiving a weekly direct deposit paycheck by punching a time card at the beginning of each class period and also by signing up for odd jobs. Students who sign up for the additional jobs are required to submit a letter of interest and interview for the position. Students also incur expenses, receive invoices/bills and are required to make payment by writing a check from their checkbook for things such as borrowing/renting or purchase a writing utensil, losing an assignment worksheet, or forgetting to push in their chairs at the end of class. Late payment fees are charged for students not making timely payments. Every five weeks they then reconcile their accounts with “the bank”--a/k/a Ms. Saunders. The grade they earn is based on how accurately they maintain their checkbook register. As an added incentive students from each class were recognized as either having maintained the most accurate register or accumulating the highest balance.
The first semester “Checkbook Challenge” winners were Leia Cannon, Lillian Spicer, Lillian Moffitt, Brayden Perkins, Ellora Talkington, and Alexis Waite. A special thank you to TD Bank, Trustco, Navy Federal Credit Union and TCT Federal Credit Union for providing the prizes.
Local Photos
Speaking of money, who are these people leaving fake $100,000,000 money stacks in newspaper racks, including at Hannaford in Greenwich?
Who says journalism doesn’t pay?
Washington County Sheriff’s Police Blotter
Parolee arrested after foot pursuit in Hebron
According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at about 11:53 AM, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Darfler Road in the Town of Hebron to assist New York State Parole Officers with attempting to locate a wanted parolee.
Upon arrival, Deputies learned that the parolee, Tyrone A. Wood, age 28, was wanted on an active parole warrant and was possibly living in a trailer behind a residence on Darfler Road. Wood has fled from police multiple times in the past and as officers approached, he again fled on foot into a wooded area off Darfler Road.
What Wood did not know was that Deputies had already set up a perimeter around the area with multiple officers. As Wood fled across various fields, Deputies and Parole Officers quickly closed in from multiple directions. Deputies were able to catch up to him in an adjacent field and he was taken into custody without further incident.
Wood subsequently complained of difficulty breathing and was evaluated by EMS but was otherwise uninjured. Additional charges are likely.
Salem man charged with felony in welfare fraud case
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested Donald L. Watkins (38) for Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E Felony. After an investigation into Welfare Fraud reported by the Washington County Department of Social Services.
Donald L. Watkins failed to report income he was receiving and received an over payment of $1,977.00 between April 1st, 2023, and October 31st, 2023.
An arrest warrant was issued for Donald L. Watkins out of the Town of Fort Edward Court, and Watkins was later arrested as a result.
Fort Edward man charged with felony for failing to properly register
Scott A. Sutliff was arrested for Failure to Properly Register as a Sex Offender, a Class E Felony, after an investigation conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. It is alleged that Sutliff failed to report for his 90-day report date and failed to advise of an address change which are stipulations of the Sex Offender Registry.Sutliff is a level 3 offender for a 2006 conviction for Sexual Abuse in the 1st degree.
Sutliff was released on an Appearance Ticket to appear in the Town of Fort Edward Court on a later date.
Arson suspect found hiding in residence and arrested
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office had been actively searching for Garrett T. Bard (30) of Whitehall in relation to an arson that occurred at 28 Mountain Street in the Village of Whitehall. An arrest warrant was issued for Bard on felony charges relating to the fire that destroyed the house at 28 Mountain Street and caused extensive damage to a neighboring house and property.
On January 28, 2025 at about 3:45 pm, Deputies continued following up on leads which led them to a residence on Williams Street in Whitehall. Bard was subsequently located inside the residence in a rear bedroom hiding under a table. He was taken in custody and transported to the Law Enforcement Center for arraignment at CAP Court. Bard was charged with Arson in the 4th degree, Endangering the welfare of a child, Criminal Mischief and Reckless Endangerment. He was arraigned and ROR'd at CAP Court.
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