Wayne County Youth Derby held on Sunday

Published: 08/02/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Wayne County Youth Derby held its 19th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Sodus Point Fire hall, Sunday, July 31 and over 40 people enjoyed the festivities. Seventy-six young anglers registered with 37 catching fish during the two-month long contest. They were rewarded for their fishing prowess; receiving plaques, LNB gift certificates, prizes, and more importantly, applause from the adults... more

New owners begin work on historic Lyons buildings

Published: 08/05/2016 @ 04:00 am

When Ernie Evangelist and Richie Santelli put in winning bids on two historic buildings that flank each side of the iconic Wayne County Courthouse, they had no idea what they looked like inside. Since being handed the keys to the buildings, which the county used for offices at one time, both Evangelist, the new owner of 30 Church St., and... more

Lyons woman sent to hospital following accident on State Route 14 in Phelps

Published: 08/07/2016 @ 04:00 am

A 26-year-old Lyons woman was taken to the hospital was a wrist injury after an accident on State Route 14 in the Town of Phelps on Friday. Deputies in Ontario County say that Adam Linsay, 21, of Phelps was traveling south on State Route 14 near Cross Road in the Town of Phelps when he attempted to pass another vehicle... more

From Florida to Buffalo on the Erie Canal

Published: 08/09/2016 @ 04:00 am

The brand new Harbor Queen tourist boat is shown exiting Lock 27 in Lyons early on Tuesday on its Maiden Voyage from Florida to Buffalo. Photo by Robert Stopper more

10th Global Mural Conference coming to Fairport September 21-24

Published: 08/11/2016 @ 04:00 am

Registration is NOW OPEN for anyone to attend the 10th Global Mural Conference (GMC) being held at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, Fairport, NY, USA. The GMC welcomes attendees beginning on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, and runs through Saturday, September 24, 2016. Registration to the GMC includes daily activities of interest to artists, public art enthusiasts, government officials interested in mural... more

LETTER: Daughter of candidate for 54th District offers insight, reasons why Manktelow is ‘best choice’

Published: 08/12/2016 @ 04:00 am

To Voters of the 54th District: My name is Erica Manktelow, and I would like to take a moment to tell you why I believe my dad, Brian Manktelow, is the most suitable candidate running for New York State Senate District 54. My dad is one of the hardest working men I have ever known. Never have I met someone who is so... more

Heavy Traffic on the Erie Canal Thursday Morning

Published: 08/12/2016 @ 04:00 am

A busy morning on the Erie Canal on Thursday as tourists from the GM Ski Club in Michigan aboard rental boats from Mid-Lakes Navigation headed east to Seneca Falls after spending Wednesday evening in Lyons. Photo by Robert Stopper. more

Lyons hosting event to introduce new superintendent

Published: 08/16/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Lyons Central School District is holding a “get-to-know” event for its new superintendent. The district is calling it Get Acquainted Night, and an invitation is being extended to all students and parents, community members and school district staff to meet and welcome new school Superintendent Donald Putnam — and his family — to the community. Read More more

“Clinton’s Ditch” east of Lyons

Published: 08/17/2016 @ 04:00 am

One of several Erie Canalway signs installed on Tuesday by the Town of Lyons to indicate the route of Clinton’s Ditch and the enlarged Erie Canal. This photo identifies a three-mile open ditch from Canal Street east to Lock Berlin. Photo by Robert Stopper more

Wayne Co. man accused of striking female, attempting to steal purse

Published: 08/19/2016 @ 04:00 am

A Rochester man was charged on August 4 in an attempted robbery that took place in Wayne County, according to Sheriff Barry Virts. Virts says that Tedurell A. Williams, 24, of Rochester was charged with attempted robbery in the third degree and harassment in the second degree after he allegedly struck the female victim in the face and attempted to... more

Lyons man accused of making threat; arrested on warrant

Published: 08/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

A Lyons man was arrested on August 17, 2016 at 4:40 pm on a warrant issued out of Seneca Falls Town Court, which was issued after an incident that occurred in 2015. Officers say that Sydney L. Chase, 31, of Lyons threatened an individual at a local business in Seneca Falls. He was charged with harassment in the second degree.... more

Wooden Tugboat from Vermont Seen on Erie Canal

Published: 08/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

The 33 foot, 1964 wooden working tugboat, the C. L. Churchill, passed thru Lyons on the Erie Canal early Saturday morning. Owned and operated by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, the tugboat last visited the Finger Lakes Region in 2013 accompanying the Lois McClure, an 1862 full-sized replica of a canal schooner freighter. Photo by Robert Stopper more

Section V Football: Week 2 Scoreboard (9/9-10)

Published: 09/10/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Lyons vs. Marcus Whitman game was moved from Saturday night to Sunday after an issue with the lights in Lyons. The Lions ended up getting a 26-19 win. Red Jacket rolled over Mynderse 42-0 on Saturday afternoon in week #2 of Section V high school football. Eight Finger Lakes East high school football teams were in action on Friday... more

Unique Canadian sailboat docks in Lyons on Friday night

Published: 09/10/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Cottonwood, a 1987 Gozzard 36 sailboat from Port Dover, Ontario, docked in Lyons on the Erie Canal on Friday evening. Only 83 Gozzards were ever manufactured in Canada. Cottonwood is hull #29. Photo by Robert Stopper more

Man rescued from Lake Ontario near Sodus after jumping from boat

Published: 09/12/2016 @ 04:00 am

Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts reports that on Saturday, the Wayne County Marine Patrol conducted a water rescue on Lake Ontario. The rescue occurred just north of Sodus Bay Channel when Casey L. Weeks, 43, of Lyons jumped from a 1934 vintage 38-foot boat owned and operated by Norman H. Vanderbilt, 58, of Sodus. Vanderbilt was unaware that Weeks had... more

Lyons man struck by car in Ontario

Published: 10/02/2016 @ 04:00 am

A 43-year-old man was hit by a vehicle in Ontario Saturday night. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s, a vehicle driven by 17-year-old Connor Lawson of Ontario was driving on Ontario Center Road when he struck Casey Weeks, 43, of Lyons. Deputies say Weeks was walking on the shoulder of the road when he was hit. FingerLakes1.com will have more... more

Waterloo man charged with felony sex abuse in Wayne Co.

Published: 10/05/2016 @ 04:00 am

A Waterloo man was arrested on felony sex abuse charges after the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office executed an investigation into a variety of allegations. Sheriff Barry Virts reports that the victim was a resident of Lyons and that the allegations were of “ongoing,” indicating that the instances had occurred over a period of time. Nicholas B. Mahar, 25, of Waterloo... more

18-year-old arrested for causing school lockdown in Lyons

Published: 10/06/2016 @ 04:00 am

Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts reports that an 18-year-old Lyons resident was charged with making a terroristic threat and falsely reporting an incident in the third degree after the Lyons School District was locked down last week. It is alleged than Michael J. Aman, 18, of Lyons sent a message to the Lyons Public Library making a threat against the... more

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