Dump truck overturns on Rt. 5&20 in Stanley

Published: 10/13/2017 @ 04:00 am

Crews in Ontario County were called to the scene of an accident involving a dump truck. According to first responders, Stanley, Seneca Castle Fire, and Gorham Ambulance were all called to the scene. When crews arrived on-scene they noted that a single dump truck was involved, which had overturned and was blocking almost all of Rt. 5&20. First responders added... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Charlie Evangelista talks elections, Ontario County (podcast)

Published: 10/10/2017 @ 04:00 am

On episode #73 of the Inside the FLX podcast Josh Durso is joined by Ontario County Elections Commissioner Charlie Evangelista to discuss a host of local issues, including some local races taking shape. Over the summer, Evangelista transitioned from serving on the Ontario County Board of Supervisors to serving as the chief elections official for Ontario County. The Democrat has... more

Casella submits plan to correct landfill violation

Published: 10/01/2017 @ 04:00 am

Casella Waste Systems has submitted a plan to correct a violation at the Ontario County Landfill. Speaking at this week’s Board of Supervisors’ Planning and Environmental Quality Committee meeting, landfill operations manager Rob Fadden said the company worked with two consulting firms on the plan to increase stormwater pond capacity and recalculate the entire collection and treatment system at the... more

Ontario County supervisors to get schooled on county landfill

Published: 09/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

Members of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors will soon be taking a course called Landfill 103 with county Planning Department staff member Carla Jordan as the teacher. Details of the presentation will be finalized at today’s meeting of the board’s Planning and Environmental Quality Committee. The course will be given prior to the board’s Oct. 5 meeting. Jordan is... more

Motorcyclist airlifted from Hopewell crash on Thursday

Published: 09/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

Deputies say a motorcyclist from Hall is in critical condition at Strong Memorial Hospital after an accident, which took place at the intersection of Rt. 5&20 and Kearney Rd. The crash took place around 5:13 pm when 43-year-old William Alexander, of Stanley, entered Rt. 5&20 — crossing into the path of James R. Snyder, 58, of Hall. Snyder was traveling... more

OBITUARY: John T. Baroody, 84, of Stanley

Published: 09/11/2017 @ 04:00 am

John T. Baroody, age 84, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday (Sept. 24th) at 12 Noon at the Stanley Fire Hall, 2040 Rte. 245, Stanley, NY, followed by a catered luncheon from 1 to 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stanley Fire Company, P.O. Box 481, Stanley, NY... more

Stanley man sent to hospital after crash on 5&20

Published: 09/03/2017 @ 04:00 am

Deputies in Ontario County report an accident, which happened on Friday around 3:16 pm on State Route 5&20 at County Rd. 6. Malcolm Russ, 25, of Stanley struck the south side curb on Rt. 5&20 as he was traveling east, approaching County Rd. 6, and after striking it — his vehicle re-entered the roadway and hit an F-150 operated by... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Marcus Whitman grad & MMA fighter Evander Russ (podcast)

Published: 08/14/2017 @ 04:00 am

Meet Geneva native and Marcus Whitman graduate Evander Russ who competes in the world of Mixed Martial Arts and KUDO fighting. Hear Evander’s inspirational story and why he is studying to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. . You can donate to Evander at https://www.gofundme.com/takingcareofchavez . AUDIO ONLY VERSION: . more

Pickup truck bursts into flames in Gorham

Published: 07/04/2017 @ 04:00 am

On Monday around 6 pm deputies in Ontario County responded to a vehicle fire. According to deputies they responded alongside Gorham Fire Department to 4834 County Rd. 29 in Stanley for a vehicle fire, which turned out to be a 1985 GMC pickup truck. The vehicle sustained interior and engine damage — and was owned by Jake Hershey, 20, of... more

Stanley man charged with rape, assault

Published: 07/04/2017 @ 04:00 am

An Ontario County man has been charged with rape and assault after deputies investigated an incident, which took place during the early-morning hours on Tuesday. Deputies say 36-year-old Jason Chrysler raped and assaulted a woman around 1:30 am in Stanley. He was formally charged with first-degree rape and assault — and held at the Ontario County Jail for arraignment. The... more

Ontario Co. DA Tantillo talks career, prosecution, future on Inside the FLX (podcast)

Published: 06/27/2017 @ 04:00 am

It’s been 38 years prosecuting for District Attorney Michael Tantillo. He has served as District Attorney for 28 of those 38 years. “It’s not an easy job. I’ve continued handling trial prosecution on felony cases, but have developed an incredibly talented team that has made our office run incredibly well,” Tantillo explained. “While this is my last year as DA,... more

Ontario Co. cleans up after storms, flooding on Thursday

Published: 06/17/2017 @ 04:00 am

Ontario County was one of the areas that got a lot of rain in a short period of time. The emergency management director tells us most of the damage came from water flowing over the roads. Trees were uprooted and there’s a lot dirt left behind after the water receded. People living in Canandaigua showed us they have some clean... more

Efforts to find Blue-Green Algae to increase this summer in the FLX

Published: 06/09/2017 @ 04:00 am

There is an increased effort to keep you safe from harmful algae in the water this summer. This is bacteria that’s not safe to swim in. Officials on Seneca Lake are stepping up efforts to find it before it makes you sick. Harmful Algal Blooms, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, irritated skin, and make it... more

Stanley man hospitalized at Strong after motorcycle crash

Published: 11/08/2016 @ 05:00 am

A Stanley man was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday after he was involved in an accident with his motorcycle. Deputies in Ontario County say that Douglas S. Lightfoote, 35, of Stanley was traveling south on Freshour Road when he lost control of his motorcycle — getting ejected from the bike, and rolling a short distance from where he... more

Ontario County Sheriff’s staff completes Civil Refresher Training Program

Published: 11/10/2016 @ 05:00 am

Sixty-eight Deputy Sheriffs and civilian staff from 27 Sheriff’s Offices around the state recently completed a Civil Refresher Training Course, providing specialized training in Civil Law Enforcement. Sessions were held in Ontario and Rockland Counties for this program. Deputy Patrick Fitzgerald, Finance Clerk I Susan Hughes, and Finance Clerk I Debra Cunningham, participated in the training. Sponsored by the New... more

Two charged after drug bust on Pulteney St. in Geneva

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

On March 2nd around 9 am the Geneva Police Department was called to 115 Pulteney St. Apt. 2 for a reported narcotics complaint. Upon investigation two suspects were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Heroin, which was packaged for sale was seized from the home — as well as U.S. currency. 32-year-old Matthew S. Bermon, of... more

Ontario Sheriff extends ‘No Unnecessary Travel’ request

Published: 03/14/2017 @ 04:00 am

Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero says that conditions are worsening in his county. A Travel Advisory has been issued by Povero until 10 pm. Povero extended the No Unnecessary Travel Advisory active in the county, which will remain until 5 am on Thursday. He says that motorists should use extreme caution on the roadways, especially as those individuals who have... more

Shed a ‘total loss’ after Stanley fire on Saturday

Published: 08/27/2016 @ 04:00 am

A shed on County Road 4 in the Town of Stanley was a total loss after firefighters were called to extinguish a blaze Saturday morning. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 12:43 am on Saturday, the report came in of a structure fire at 2033 County Road 4. Deputies say that Richard Helstrom, 76, of Stanley had just... more

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