Laurel 5k race held in Wayne Co. (photo)

Published: 06/12/2017 @ 04:00 am

Newarks Trinity Wells and Dillon Vandemortel were the female and male winners of the second annual Laurel House 5k race held in Newark this past weekend. Over 220 runners and walkers were on hand for the fundraiser. Laurel House is a hospice home being built in Newark. Photo by Jim Miranda. more

Murphy Strong (Photo)

Published: 06/12/2017 @ 04:00 am

Newark resident David Muphy overcame the impossible by recently completing the 5k Laurel Race. Murphy who survived a severe motorcycle accident has gone through several years of treatment for a broken back and several other leg injuries. Once told that he may never walk again Murphy has overcome all odds. He finished the race in Newark with his hands raised... more

FLX WEEKLY: School’s out, summertime is here (podcast)

Published: 06/14/2017 @ 04:00 am

Join Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi, Josh Durso and Jessamy Uticone for a look around the Finger Lakes and everything you need to know about your weekend ahead. Get your first look weekend forecast, local event line-up, sports outlook, and discuss the top stories in our region this week. more

Wayne County may snuff pharmacy tobacco sales

Published: 06/14/2017 @ 04:00 am

In the windows of some Rite Aid Pharmacy outlets, you’ll see “wellness images,” such as a woman eating an apple and another in meditation. But as you walk into the store, you’ll see a wall of cigarettes behind the checkout counter, notes Ryan Mulhern, public health educator for Wayne County. That, said Mulhern, conflicts with the image Rite Aid and... more

Newark man among those stopped with guns at Rochester International Airport

Published: 06/14/2017 @ 04:00 am

Two people, including a Newark man, were stopped by TSA officers Monday after handguns were found in their carry-on bags at the Greater Rochester International Airport. Lisa Farbstein, acting director of media relations and press secretary for the Transportation Security Administration’s office of public affairs, said in a press release that the incidents are not believed to be related. Farbstein... more

Newark High School band performs final concert of the school year (full video)

Published: 06/07/2017 @ 04:00 am

Newark Reds senior musicians would take to the stage for the final time at Newark High School on Monday night to perform the final concert of the school year. The concert was conducted by first-year Newark Music Department member Bob Humphrey. Enjoy the full performance from Monday, June 5, 2017 in the video player below… . more

FLX WEEKLY: Summer finally arrives in the Finger Lakes this weekend (podcast)

Published: 06/07/2017 @ 04:00 am

Spend the back-end of your lunch hour with Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi, Jessamy Uticone and Josh Durso to round-up everything happening around the Finger Lakes this weekend including a vastly more summer-like weather forecast. Get the lowdown on this weekend’s local events, sports line-up and the top news of the week here on FingerLakes1.com. Then, check out all the great... more

Newark man is taking it one step at a time for Laurel House

Published: 06/08/2017 @ 04:00 am

It’s been almost four years since the accident. Lying on the hard asphalt, Dave Murphy said he knew he was dying. He held onto the first responder beside him, the blood filling his lungs made it hard to breathe and he was keenly aware that he was paralyzed from the chest down. Had you asked Dave or any of his... more

Newark Rotary helps local effort to feed 250 local children

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

At a recent Newark Rotary meeting, Jill Nittolo and Kevin Kelly, representing the non profit organization “Blessings in a Backpack” were recipients of a large donation of food and cash donations that will be used to supply the local effort. “Blessings in a Backpack” is a non-profit organization that feeds school children in the United States who currently are fed... more

Newark Pilots players visit with Lyons students on Tuesday morning

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

Six Newark Pilots went to Lyons Union School this morning to talk to fifth grade students. The players talked about the importance of teamwork, what its like to be a student-athlete, and how important it is to be a good role model in the community. The six players who attended were Catcher Jonathan Parker (Jones County JC), Infielder Graham Hackbarth... more

Bokelman pulls out of Wayne County district attorney race

Published: 06/01/2017 @ 04:00 am

Acting Wayne County District Attorney Chris Bokelman has pulled out of a special election to decide the county’s top prosecutor. In an email to the Times Tuesday, Bokelman said he sent the following announcement last Friday to his supporters. “I am writing to let you know that I am ending my campaign for the position of Wayne County District Attorney... more

Five of the BEST events happening in the FLX this weekend

Published: 06/02/2017 @ 04:00 am

Looking for something to do this weekend with family or friends? The Finger Lakes is loaded with events on Saturday and Sunday, which will give everyone an opportunity to get out and enjoy the springtime festivities that come with living in the region. Whether you’re interested in wine, crafts, arts – or are looking for a parade – the Finger... more

Man who sold fake advertising to defraud Wayne businesses faces additional charges

Published: 05/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

A man already facing multiple charges after defrauding more than a dozen businesses in Wayne County is facing additional charges after being accused of the same crime, less than two-months-later. The charges were filed after Raymond E. Artz allegedly sold advertising space to a local business for $150 and then did not follow through with the advertising. He was arraigned... more

FLX WEEKLY: Ready for the first weekend of June (podcast)

Published: 05/31/2017 @ 04:00 am

Join Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi, Jessamy Uticone and Josh Durso inside the FingerLakes1.com Studio on the third floor of the North Park Building in Seneca Falls for the final episode of FLX Weekly for the month of May. June begins Thursday but Finger Lakes residents are still waiting for summer-like weather to arrive in the region. For now, we’ll all just... more

FLX WEEKLY: Memorial Day Weekend 2017 in the Finger Lakes (podcast)

Published: 05/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

Memorial Day Weekend 2017 is nearly upon us. Learn about all the events in Waterloo and across the region and get the weather outlook for the three day holiday weekend. Also, some of the great local photos sent in by our users over the last week, a warning for area boaters, and this weekend’s sports line-up. Join Jessica Lahr, Jim... more

Damp Memorial Day weekend forecast in the FLX

Published: 05/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

Periods of rain are expected late this week and during the Memorial Day weekend, but there will be dry times, too. A large area of rain is moving through the Finger Lakes early Thursday morning. The heaviest of this rain is over the western portions of the Finger Lakes, but more areas will see at least a half-inch of rain... more

Executive Director of FLX Red Cross talks Lake Ontario flooding, disaster response (podcast)

Published: 05/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

When it comes to disaster response, the Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross handles hundreds of events and disasters throughout the calendar year. They also spend a significant amount of time working to prevent disasters. Even training and developing core volunteer staff to respond to various disasters throughout the Finger Lakes Chapter’s six county district takes up a... more

Community gets involved in Newark

Published: 05/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Village of Newark streets, front yards and parks got cleaner and greener recently when more than 100 people showed up for the village’s 11th Annual Community Pride Day. Volunteers planted flowers, pulled weeds and picked up trash throughout the village on Community Pride Day, May 20th. Residents and business owners all over the village showed their pride by cleaning... more

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