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State gives Charter marching orders
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Provider has repeatedly failed to meet merger commitments, says state agency
» Corn maze Cont. on pg. 14
Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Maze: A Corn Maze Adventure, will open Aug. 11 and will host a variety of family and group quests through October. Photo provided
By Pete DeMola EDITOR
PORT HENRY | The state Public Service Commission has booted Charter from the state two years after the state agency approved their merger with Time Warner. The commission said Charter has failed to meet the terms and conditions set by the $55 billion merger deal — including agreement to provide broadband service to 145,000 rural locations in the state within four years — and has rescinded its approval. The PSC has given the provider, which does business as Spectrum in New York, 60 days to write a transition plan for a successor to take over broadband and cable services. » Charter Cont. on pg. 2
Youth charged in homicide Adrian J. Sawyer held without bond By Tim Rowland STA FF W RITER
TICONDEROGA | A 16-year-old Ticonderoga boy was charged last week
with killing his 15-year-old friend at a remote home near Putnam in northern Washington County, according to New York State Police. Adrian J. Sawyer was arraigned last week on charges of second-degree murder in the death of Maverick R. Bowman. Sawyer was also charged with second-degree arson after trying to burn down the house on county Route 2
where the alleged crime occurred. He pleaded not guilty in Kingsbury, Washington County, and is being held without bond. Th rough his attorney Sawyer has waived his right to a preliminary hearing, said Jordan, meaning the state will take the case directly to the grand jury. » Homicide Cont. on pg. 9
Beloved Ti resident loses battle with cancer Rhyan Towne’s fight became an inspiration for the community By Tim Rowland STA FF W RITER
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TICONDEROGA | Rhyan Towne, the Ticonderoga boy whose bravery and grace in the face of brain cancer captured the heart of the community, died last week at the age of 8. His multi-year battle with the disease ended after the cancer was rediscovered in May, according to social media posts. Despite being dealt an unfair hand, Rhyan’s years were rich, aided by a community that offered its steadfast support. He was active in the Ticonderoga T-Ball
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people posted photos of a rainbow that appeared soon afterward. “When you send balloons to your nephew and get a rainbow in return,” posted Amelia Towne. The balloons sent to Rhyan were a way to help young people understand that he was gone from this earth, but that his presence remained. According to a post from his mom, Ashlee Charlton in May, Rhyan had been given three months to live a year ago, but he beat those odds and lived “a normal HAPPY pain free life” throughout the past year. On Thursday, the Ticonderoga Police Department posted a video letting Rhyan know that his duties, at least on this earth, were done: “It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of junior police officer Rhyan Towne. End of tour, end of watch, July 26, 2018. Rest in peace, Rhyan, we have the watch. The video has been viewed more than 34,000 times. ■
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