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Adeline Lynn Leech, Longtime Rye Teacher and Sailor, Dies at 81. Adeline "Lynn" Leech, who enjoyed a long career as a kindergarten teacher at Rye Country Day School and was active in the Rye community, died at the age of 81 on December 10. Leech participated in local organizations including the American Yacht Club, Rye Presbyterian Church, and United Hospital Twig during her years in Rye, New York. She later moved to Massachusetts and Connecticut, where she and her husband spent years sailing and volunteering as Pilots at Mystic Seaport. Leech is survived by her family and will be remembered for her community involvement. (Source: MyRye.com on Dec 13) Sound Shore St. Louis, NY

Interstate 86 in Tioga County Upgraded Following $47 Million Project. The state of New York has completed a $47 million reconstruction of a six-mile section of Interstate 86 in Tioga County. The project focused on resurfacing the Southern Tier Expressway and refurbishing two bridges over Apalachin Creek in the Town of Owego. These improvements are expected to enhance both safety and connectivity for drivers and businesses in the Southern Tier. The upgraded highway now meets full interstate standards and supports regional accessibility. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 9) Finger Lakes Owego, NY Nichols, NY Jamestown, NY

Jamestown Resident Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Drug Charges. Edward E. Leeper, Jr., also known as Edward E. Barnes, Jr., a 47-year-old man from Jamestown, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include sex trafficking, kidnapping, and drug distribution. The indictment alleges that he trafficked or attempted to traffic eight victims over a five-year period, employing force and threats. Leeper is accused of maintaining a drug-involved premises in Jamestown and distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum of 90 years in prison. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8) Finger Lakes Jamestown, NY

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