Category: News Archive

At about 7:00 pm on Thursday the City of Canandaigua Police Department charged Wyatt C. Austin, age 18 of Canandaigua, with criminal sale of a controlled substance in third degree. Austin is accused of selling heroin on multiple occasions in the area of Parkway Plaza. He was arraigned in City Court and remanded to the Ontario County Jail in lieu... more

A Geneva man is facing felony DWI charges following a traffic stop in the Town of Geneva. Deputies in Ontario County say that Wakili J. Munoz-Woody, 26, of Geneva was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated after he was observed speeding on County Road 6 in the Town of Geneva. Upon investigation, deputies found him to be operating the vehicle... more

A Lyons man was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital after his motorcycle struck a deer early Friday morning. The accident occurred around 5:19 am, according to deputies.Gregory Learn, 41, of Lyons was operating his 2013 Yamaha motorcycle when he struck a deer on Gifford Road in Phelps. He suffered a head injury, which he was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital... more

Deputies in Seneca County arrested a Willard man after violating the terms of his pre-trial release on Sunday at 11:30 pm.Stephen C. Mayo, 38, of Willard was arrested by deputies on a bench warrant issued from the Town of Cover Court. The warrant was issued because it is alleged Mayo failed to adhere to the guidelines of a pre-trial release... more

Hundreds of Finger Lakes residents gathered in Geneva to protest a familiar issue for those living in the region. Landfilling in Ontario and Seneca counties has maintained itself as one of the biggest issues in the region and with the turnout seen on Saturday – the voices of opposition are getting louder.In a march against imported garbage from outside the... more

On Saturday, at approximately 1:12 am deputies in Ontario County, alongside Ionia Fire and Honeoye Falls Ambulance responded to the area of 2115 Elton Road in the Town of West Bloomfield for a reported vehicle crash.The vehicle had reportedly struck a utility pole. When deputies arrived they discovered that Terry Garth Peck Jr., 30, of West Bloomfield had crashed a... more

One of Canandaigua’s most unique events, Roses & Rosés, will be held on June 13 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua. This elegant wine and food pairing event showcases dozens of wineries and restaurants from the Finger Lakes Region in celebration of Sonnenberg’s Rose Month. Guests are invited to stroll... more

On Thursday Geneva Police Detectives arrested Danielle C. Huling, age 37 of Geneva, after a three month investigation into the larceny of over $25,000 from a 90 year old victim.Huling worked as a private health care aid for the victim in 2015 and early 2016. She was charged with grand larceny in the 3rd degree, a class D felony.Huling was... more

On July 9th, 2016 at 1:05 AM, the Town of Seneca Falls Police arrested Corey Richardson, age 38, of Covert for failure to keep right, driving while intoxicated, and driving with a BAC of .08% or more following a traffic stop on State Route 5 in the Town of Seneca Falls. Richardson was released on traffic tickets and is scheduled... more

On Thursday The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Gregory M. Stivers’ age 26 of Seneca Falls, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment in the 2nd following a domestic dispute. Stivers was involved in a physical altercation with a female resident. Stivers was arraigned in the Fayette Town Court and ROR to appear in the... more

The Yankees opened the week with a quick two game series against the Colorado Rockies. The first game was a game of pure offense. Colorado’s thin air was at full effect as both teams combined for a total of 30 hits and 23 runs. Unfortunately for the Yankees, the Rockies got to them early. The Rockies were up six runs... more

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clover Meadow Lane for a personal injury accident, which occurred on Meadowbrook Lane in Farmington.On Friday around 5:10 pm a 14-year-old female was struck by a vehicle’s mirror, which was passing her, causing minor injuries to her shoulder. She was treated by Victor Farmington Ambulance and released to her parents.Deputies worked to locate... more

You won’t want to miss the panel program on Saturday, July 16th of the annual Convention Days festivities in Seneca Falls. The panel program begins at 11:00 am in Wesleyan Chapel, and deals with the unjust treatment of three females—Harriet Stanton Blatch, Ernestine Rose, and Rhoda Bement. Harriet Blatch was denied membership into her union simply because she was a... more

A Stanley woman was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after being accused of not providing proper supervision of her child.Courtney R. Landschoot, 23, of Stanley, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. She is accused of not providing adequate supervision for her 3-year-old child, which placed her in a dangerous situation.She was issued an appearance... more

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the woman involved in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Hinman Road in the Town of Summerhill. Around 5:11 am a passerby reported the accident, which deputies believe was shortly after the crash occurred. Just one vehicle was involved, which was the motorcycle that was being operated by Susan... more

The pace of construction and the number of skilled union workers at del Lago Resort & Casino continues to grow as construction on the hotel and spa reaches the above ground stage. Concrete has been poured for the foundations of the hotel and spa, marking yet another milestone for del Lago Resort & Casino. The casino is set to open... more

Fireworks lit up the sky over Van Cleef Lake in Seneca Falls on Saturday night as part of the Canal Fest celebration. Check out the grand finale…Canal Fest continues through Sunday afternoon along the canal harbor in downtown Seneca Falls. more

A Waterloo man was charged with illegally possessing firearms on Waterloo Geneva Road following an incident where shots were fired.Deputies arrested Michael P. Virgo, 37, of Waterloo and charged him with seven counts of criminal possession of a firearm in the fourth degree. The arrest stems from a call to 911 reporting a shot fired outside his home on Waterloo... more