Accident claims Cato farmer

Another farm accident has claimed the life of a local farmer.

Russell L. VanNorstrand, 79, of Cato, died Thursday in a farming incident at his own home, according to an obituary submitted to The Citizen. Conquest Fire Chief Jim Burke said Friday that the Conquest department responded to the emergency call sometime between 1 and 1:30 p.m.

Burke did not release any further information. The state police also responded to the scene, Burke said, though investigators were not available Friday for comment.