State police release names of victims

New York State Police officially confirmed that Ronald J. Redmond, 30, and his father, Ronald C. Redmond, 52, both of Elbridge, were the two men killed in a one-vehicle accident in Elbridge Sunday. State police also said Wednesday that Ronald J. was driving the 1996 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the time of the accident.

According to officials, the vehicle was heading south on Kester Road when it drifted off the west shoulder and struck a concrete culvert. The vehicle then hit a tree before it overturned onto the driver's side and came to rest across the roadway, police said. The truck then caught on fire and was extinguished by Jordan fire personnel.

Investigators could not estimate the speed the vehicle was traveling at the time of the accident, as no tire marks were left at the scene. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, police said.

City council to meet two hours early

The Auburn City Council will meet this week two hours earlier than usual. The council will meet at 4 p.m. today, Oct. 18, at city hall, 24 South St. The meeting was moved up, from 6 p.m., to allow councilors to attend the Knights of Columbus Sports Banquet honoring Gino Alberici.

Chamber orchestra to perform Oct. 26

The Auburn Chamber Orchestra and conductor Ubaldo Valli will perform the first concert of the 2007-2008 season called “Songs Without Words.”

The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the First Presbyterian Church, 112 South St. in Auburn. Mark Pederson will play the organ as the featured soloist for the concert. Organizers will serve light refreshments at intermission.

- From staff reports