Deputies: Palmyra man sent threatening letter to judge

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Palmyra man following an investigation into a letter sent to a Wayne County Court Judge. Authorities say John P. McMenamin, 57, of Palmyra was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment, second-degree coercion, and obstructing governmental administration after he sent a letter to a Wayne County Judge. The letter intended to force... more

First responders deal with car fire in Moravia on Saturday

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

On Saturday, the Moravia Fire Department was called to a scene on Main Street after first responders say a car caught fire. The incident took place near Kinney Drugs in Moravia and the fire was out within moments of first responders arriving on-scene. There were no injuries reported at the scene. This story will be updated when more information is... more

Geneva takes HOF Classic; Mynderse opens with win over Whitman (W-FL round-up 12/2)

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

After dropping their opening game to Gananda earlier this week, Brian Miller’s Geneva Panthers bounced back with two straight wins to capture the Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic title this weekend. On Friday night, the Panthers topped Lyons on a late Adrian Porter lay-up and then came back on Saturday night to defeat Weedsport 62-57 in overtime. Geneva was led... more

UPSTATE HOOPS: Anderson, Mott & Krauza in-studio to preview W-FL girls season ahead (podcast)

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

Mynderse Academy’s Jerry Anderson, South Seneca’s Heather Mott and Red Creek’s Mike Krauza are inside the FingerLakes1.com Studios with Jim Sinicropi to take a league-by-league look at the 2017-18 Wayne-Finger Lakes girls basketball season. Also, a recap of the past week’s action on the hardwood including Geneva’s title at the Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic on Saturday, the latest FL1... more

Starshine 2017: Lighting the way for the holiday season in Penn Yan

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

Every year Penn Yan celebrates the arrival of the holiday season with Starshine. It brings the Christmas spirit to the community, which proudly supports the annual event. This year activities included horse drawn carriage rides, face painting, cookie decorating and a bounce house on the streets of Penn Yan. Starshine also featured several tents set up with crafts, food, and... more

Rushville driver ticketed after three-car crash in Farmington

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

First responders were called to the scene of a three-car crash at the intersection of State Route 96 and County Road 8 in Farmington on Friday night. The accident happened around 8:34 pm Daniel Blank, 29, of Rushville was traveling south on County Road 8 and stopped at the sign at the intersection. Authorities say Maria Gallina, 17, of Seneca... more

Nearly full-moon in the Finger Lakes (photo)

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

One day before the only completely full-moon of the year, this photo was captured in Phelps. Photo by Brad Timerson. more

Sunset silhouette from Sampson (photo)

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

This night from Sampson Veteran’s Cemetery was the perfect sunset for a silhouette picture. Photo by Rachel Burkholder more

Possible shakeup ahead for Wayne coroner’s office

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

The county coroner job isn’t an elected position most of us think about, said Wayne County Administrator Rick House, but the work the office does is vital. “The job of coroner is never in the spotlight,” House said. “But it has the potential to have a huge impact upon families” if the process goes badly. And in Wayne County, House... more

Rally in Lyons for a “Clean” Dream Act

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

The local Rural and Migrant Ministry, Wayne Action for Racial Equality, Kids for College and the New York Immigration Coalition are joining forces with others across the country for what is being called a “Rally for a Clean Dream Act” on Monday. The local rally will be held at 4 p.m. at the Wayne County office of Rep. John Katko... more

Riverdance Fiddler Coming to Geneva’s Smith Opera House

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

If you think your holiday season is busy, try keeping up with Eileen Ivers during the month of December. The Grammy Award-winning Celtic fiddle virtuoso (she kept toes tapping during Riverdance and was a charter member of the group Cherish the Ladies) is on an East Coast tour. Final stop? The Smith Opera House on December 17. She will be... more

Christmas Concert in Wolcott Coming Up Soon!

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

The second Sunday in December is almost here and we all know what that means,” Chris Kenyon said. “We need a larger stage for all our musicians. This has to be the most exciting concert yet; however, I say that every year.” Kenyon, who has promoted the annual Sawyer Christmas concert event with Jeff Sawyer since 2000, is pleased to... more

Rainbow Girls host breakfast with Santa Claus at Auburn Masonic Lodge

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

No one is busier than old Saint Nick during the holiday season and having a large and hearty breakfast is certainly at the top of his list. And when he can share that breakfast with children, he is the happiest that he can be. The Rainbow Girls Club knows this and got together to host a hot breakfast of French... more

Soil and water district asked to keep Owasco Lake inspectors into 2018

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District will decide this month if it will keep the Owasco Lake Watershed Inspection Program for a while longer, after efforts to transfer its ownership have been delayed. The Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council, a nonprofit corporation created in 2010 by the city of Auburn, town of Owasco and Cayuga County, was meant... more

Actor Daniel Baldwin visits Weedsport store for foundation donation

Published: 12/03/2017 @ 05:00 am

Actor Daniel Baldwin visited the Weedsport Pit Stop convenience store on Friday to accept a donation for his mother's breast cancer research fund. The $9,400 check was the result of proceeds from the second annual Shoot for a Cure Basketball Tournament, which was sponsored by the Pit Stop Convenience Stores and held at the Port Byron Middle School on Oct.... more

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