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Canandaigua man crashes into ditch; BAC registered .24

Canandaigua man crashes into ditch; BAC registered .24
A Canandaigua man is accused of driving while intoxicated, after deputies in Ontario County found his blood-alcohol content to be three times the legal limit during a Gorham crash. The stop happened on County Rd. 18 after he drove into a ditch. When deputies responded, an investigation found that 27-year-old Brian D. McGeary, of Canandaigua was driving while intoxicated. His... more

Stanley woman fled deputies at 91 mph on 5&20, charged with DWI

Stanley woman fled deputies at 91 mph on 5&20, charged with DWI
Deputies in Ontario County arrested a 41-year-old Stanley woman after a brief pursuit on State Rt. 5&20. The entire ordeal took place during the early-morning hours of Sunday. Deputies say they attempted to stop Dennie C. Lynn, 41, of Stanley when they observed her speeding — going nearly 40 mph over the posted speed limit. They say Lynn was observed... more

Rushville residents have questions leading up to dissolution vote

Rushville residents have questions leading up to dissolution vote
More aid from New York State. That seems to be the big prize involved in the Rushville dissolution, which is currently being debated in the community split between two towns and counties. On June 27th voters inside the village will decide whether they want to dissolve, or leave the village in tact. On Monday, more than 50 residents and officials... more

KFC goes after Pittsford man for ‘Finger Lakin’ Good’ slogan

KFC goes after Pittsford man for ‘Finger Lakin’ Good’ slogan
A restaurant chain featuring the Colonel’s favorite recipe is trying to stop a Pittsford man from using a line similar to its famous “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan. KFC Corp. has filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to block Brian Mastrosimone from using “Finger Lakin’ Good” and “Finger Laking Good” to promote his family of businesses. Mastrosimone... more

Latest from FLX as water levels continue to rise (full-coverage)

Latest from FLX as water levels continue to rise (full-coverage)
It’s a bad situation. As a whole, the region is several inches over “normal” rainfall amounts for the last two months. While the Finger Lakes didn’t see the snowmelt that sometimes contributes to springtime flooding — we have seen plenty of spring rains. On Thursday a road washed out in Geneva. Coastal communities along Lake Ontario have been on edge... more

Rushville man airlifted to Strong Memorial after truck flips, strikes utility pole in Gorham

Rushville man airlifted to Strong Memorial after truck flips, strikes utility pole in Gorham
A Rushville man suffered extensive injuries during a one-car crash on County Road 1 in the Town of Gorham on Saturday. The accident occurred around 5:39 am and deputies say happened after the driver, Chad J. Lightfoote, 23, of Rushville fell asleep behind the wheel. Authorities say Lightfoote’s 2013 Ford F-150 was traveling on County Road 1 south of Hall... more

Gorham man charged after striking woman, two children

Gorham man charged after striking woman, two children
During the early-morning hours of Monday, a Gorham man was arrested after an incident where he allegedly struck multiple individuals — including a woman and two children. Deputies say Christopher A. Schoepfel, 33, of Gorham was charged with criminal contempt in the first degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment in the second degree. Schoepfel allegedly got into... more

Our FL History: The Ku Klux Klan in the Finger Lakes

Our FL History: The Ku Klux Klan in the Finger Lakes
The history of the Ku Klux Klan presence in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York in the 1920’s as narrated by Walter Gable, Seneca County Historian. more

Naples added to water restriction; multiple Ontario, Wayne towns included

Naples added to water restriction; multiple Ontario, Wayne towns included
Over the weekend, Naples was added to the list of locations where water restrictions would be enacted until further notice. The expanded restrictions cover towns in Ontario and Wayne County, which are fed by Canandaigua Lake. In a statement released by officials from Canandaigua, the City announced that they would be initiating water conservation measures effectively immediately. The statement was... more

Section V football quarterfinal weekend schedule

Section V football quarterfinal weekend schedule
The Section V football postseason kicks-off this weekend with quarterfinal action across the region. Also, the annual Connors & Ferris Bowl games will be contested between schools who did not qualify for Sectionals. The full weekend play-off slate is below… THURSDAY 10/20 – CONNORS & FERRIS BOWL SEMIFINALS CLASS AA (12) Webster Thomas (9) Aquinas 7:00 PM (11) Churchville-Chili (10) Penfield... more

All Wayne County at BCA after NR-W rallies late

All Wayne County at BCA after NR-W rallies late
The semifinal rounds of the Section V boys basketball play-offs concluded on Wednesday night and just three Wayne-Finger Lakes teams are still alive heading into Championship Weekend at the Blue Cross Arena, all three from the historic Wayne County League.Three W-FL teams were in action on Wednesday night, one from each league. Pal-Mac representing the East and then #3 Marcus... more

All Wayne County at BCA after NR-W rallies late

All Wayne County at BCA after NR-W rallies late
The semifinal rounds of the Section V boys basketball play-offs concluded on Wednesday night and just three Wayne-Finger Lakes teams are still alive heading into Championship Weekend at the Blue Cross Arena, all three from the historic Wayne County League.Three W-FL teams were in action on Wednesday night, one from each league. Pal-Mac representing the East and then #3 Marcus... more
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