Mushroom Garden in Yates County (photo)
A small patch of mushrooms in Dundee, NY. Photo by Mikaela Smith.
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Month: October 2018
Newark will celebrate Fall with a Pumpkin Sculpture Contest
The Village of Newark will celebrate this fall with a Pumpkin Sculpture Contest. From October 22nd to October 26th, sculptures will be placed in front yards of homes and outside of businesses for all to see! The best residential pumpkin sculpture will win a Trick-or Treat Basket of Holiday Goodies and the Great Pumpkin Trophy will be awarded to the...
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Local Community Bank N.A. Branches lend a hand this National Good Neighbor Day
Community Bank N.A. branches across New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Massachusetts celebrated National Good Neighbor Day this year on September 28th by engaging in neighborly activities and donating to community causes. In total, Community Bank N.A. donated $55,250 to local nonprofits throughout its four-state footprint, with 45 branches across the Finger Lakes contributing $11,250 to local nonprofits of their choice....
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Limo company operator charged with criminally negligent homicide; additional charges possible
Investigators have charged Nauman Hussain, 28, with criminally negligent homicide in connection to the deadliest U.S. transportation crash in almost a decade. State police announced the charges at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. They say Hussain, who was running Prestige Limousine in his father’s absence, was issued written violations by New York State Police and the New York State Department...
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Assemblyman Joe Errigo faces corruption charges; accused of accepting bribes
Republican Assemblyman Joe Errigo was accused Wednesday by federal prosecutors of accepting thousands of dollars in cash bribes in exchange for introducing a bill at the behest of a lobbyist and an unnamed member of the state Assembly. Errigo was charged with bribery and wire fraud, making him the latest state lawmaker to face corruption charges in the scandal-plagued New...
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Watchdog group: Auburn DRI committee members could have conflicts of interest
Half of all the members of the committee chosen to guide the city of Auburn through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative process could have potential conflicts of interests arise as these members also represent organizations with projects vying for a piece of the $10 million funding. The local planning committee is a board of 14 members who were selected by the...
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Big Red looks to keep it rolling at Colgate
For the 100th time, the Cornell and Colgate football teams will renew their rivalry when the two quads meet on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 12:00 p.m. at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton. The contest will be broadcast live on WHCU 870 AM/97.7 FM with Barry Leonard and Buck Briggs ‘76 on the call, with live video on the Patriot League...
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Report: Eagles made trade inquiry for Buffalo Bills’ LeSean McCoy
One question that swirled as the Buffalo Bills embarked on a season with low expectations was what would happen with star running back LeSean McCoy. With a shuffled offense, a rookie quarterback, and a losing season ahead (not to mention several alleged civil incidents that came up in the offseason), people were wondering if McCoy could be traded at some...
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Bloomfield volleyball ‘Digs Pink’
There’s a great event going on in Bloomfield Thursday and its called Dig Pink! The Bloomfield volleyball team, at all levels, will face Harley-Allendale Columbia in a program-wide fundraising match to benefit the Side-Out Foundation. This group empowers athletes to fight stage-4 breast cancer and raises funds to sponsor targeted therapy clinical trials. … WHEC: Read More
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Geneva man charged with raping, assaulting victim on Tuesday
Police say a Geneva man raped and assaulted another person on Tuesday. The 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody later that day. Police identified Nigel Tolbert, of Geneva, as the suspect, who has now been charged with first-degree rape. He was being held at the Ontario County Jail on $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond. The victim was treated at an...
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Geneva mom takes action after daughter bullied at school
It was a step Courtney Fowler said she didn’t want to take. Frustrated with what she claimed was a lack of action by the City School District in response to allegations that her middle school daughter was being bullied by another student, the Geneva mother took to Facebook, where she posted a video recounting her version of events. “This child...
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Phelps woman allowed disabled person in her care to become ‘malnourished’
Deputies say a 60-year-old Phelps woman was arrested after an investigation into a person she was charged with caring for. Cheryl Zwerger, 60, was charged with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree after an investigation revealed that the adult victim – was mildly malnourished. Deputies did not detail the extent of the...
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Naples man airlifted, remains in guarded condition after crash on Rt. 53
Deputies say a medical emergency led to a single-vehicle accident in Naples on Wednesday around 8 am. Lane A. Clute, 69, of Naples was traveling down Route 53 near Reservoir Road when a medical emergency took place. The car left the roadway and struck a tree, according to deputies. Clute was airlifted from the scene by Mercy Flight. He’s listed...
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Generations Bank funds new Safe Child ID Card equipment
Generations Bank announces its donation of equipment for Safe Child ID Cards to the Geneva Police Department. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the first two hours after a child is abducted are the most critical. Safe Child ID Card Equipment allows for parents to have up-to-date photographs and detailed information about their child on a...
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Morning Beauty in Seneca County (photo)
Willow was all set and ready for an early morning fall run. Photo by Amy Sensenig.
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Paw Print in the Sky in Ontario County (photo)
Towards the end of a beautiful day, a group of faint clouds gathered to form what resembles a paw in the sky. Photo by Tom Brady.
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THE LOVING CUP: Lynn Louise Larson & Brian Atwood (podcast)
Join your host Katie MacIntyre on the latest episode of The Loving Cup as she is joined by Lynn Louise Larson (spiritual grief coach & aromatherapist) and Brian Atwood (Pastry Chef & Chocolatier) to discuss the importance of gratitude. .
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Waterloo man arrested on felony contempt charge in Geneva
Police say that on Wednesday around 9:44 pm officers took a Waterloo man into custody on felony charges following an investigation into alleged harassment in Geneva. Ramis Umerovski, 30, of Waterloo was charged with felony first-degree contempt after violating an existing order of protection. He’s said to have repeatedly violated that order making the victim feel threatened. He was held...
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