Five digit reward for the arrest of those responsible for June 14 crime
By Andrew Harris
Very few criminal acts in Wellsville have drawn the outrage of citizens like the recent desecration and theft of 13 veteran gravesites in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. The village was already extremely irritated by prior theft and disrespect of the Shane Colligan Memorial Park at the intersection of Rt. 19S and Rt. 417.
When local newsman Michael T. Baldwin was going on his usual stroll through the graveyard, he discovered the crime and immediately reported to the authorities and the community. That discovery by Baldwin put the story on regional news channels and sparked an effort spearheaded by the American Legion to find justice. Today that effort has posted a reward of $1000 per gravesite, $13,000 total pledged by local civic groups, families, and individuals.
Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion $2,000
Wellsville Elks Club, BPOE 1495 $2,000
Chris Martelle $2,000
Adam Cyr $1,000
Butch Cozzi $100
Rod Nye $100
Nate and Vickie Scott $100
Ancient Order of Hibernians $500
Unit 702 American Legion Auxiliary $667
Post 702 SAL $667
Post 702 American Legion Riders $667
Wellsville Moose Club $1000
Kris and Allison Green $200
Hennessy Brothers $500
Steve and Loretta Conderman $100
Emeralds Hook and Ladder $100
Dale and Dotty Klesa $200
Walker Business $200
Eric McEnroe $100
Bill and Gerry Ford $500
Andrew ,Dylan ,Ben ,Kolton Roberts $200
Hennessy-Brunell-Searle Cousins $100
