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UPDATE: Lyons man dies after being struck by vehicle

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UPDATE: Lyons man dies after being struck by vehicle
Deputies say one person was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Stoney Lonesome Road in Williamson on Monday. The accident happened around 6:20 p.m., according to deputies who say that Stuart Pearson, 68, of Ontario was traveling west on Lake Road — approaching the intersection of White Birch Cove — when he struck a... more

Williamson teen accused of sexual contact with a minor

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Williamson teen accused of sexual contact with a minor
Deputies arrested a Williamson man following an investigation into illegal sexual contact. Donavin J. Bruni, 18, of Williamson is accused of having sexual contact with a minor in March of this year. He was charged with third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned in Ontario Town Court and released. He will answer the charges... more

Mental health satellite office opens inside Wayne Central High

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Mental health satellite office opens inside Wayne Central High
Last month, students at Wayne Central School District held a walk-in to support the victims of the Florida school shootings. Now, the district is making a big move to help its own, students here who are anxious or depressed. “This is the right step to take,” said Superintendent Mathis Calvin, III. The school shootings left such an impression that Wayne... more

Lake Ontario shoreline homeowners left with big mess after die-off

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Lake Ontario shoreline homeowners left with big mess after die-off
Thousands of dead fish are washing up on the shores of Irondequoit Bay, particularly on the Webster side. It’s not unusual this time of year, but some residents say it’s the worst they’ve seen in decades of living on the water. “We’re looking forward to the warm weather, but I don’t know what we’re going to do with all this... more

Williamson felon accused in new string of armed robberies after pursuit

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Williamson felon accused in new string of armed robberies after pursuit
A Williamson man has been arrested in connection with a robbery and several other crimes related to an investigation, which began on Monday. Robert Buck, 41, is currently accused of at least one armed robbery in Webster, according to authorities. Buck is accused of robbing a gas station on Ridge Road. After that, he led police on a chase that... more

UPDATE: Webster man ID’d as victim in fatal crash in Williamson

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State Police say one person is dead after a crash on Pearsall Road in Williamson Sunday night. The accident happened around 9 p.m. and occurred when the driver, who has not been identified, failed to negotiate a curve successfully. Police say 41-year-old Joshua Lagoy was driving when his car went off the road, rolled over several times and crashed on... more

Senator Helming to honor 16 women from Wayne-Finger Lakes region

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Senator Pam Helming recently announced the 16 nominees for New York State Senate Woman of Distinction recognition from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. This award recognizes the outstanding work of extraordinary women from our region and throughout New York State, with one honoree selected from each State Senate District. “Our community is fortunate to have so many remarkable women whose lives,... more

Local Meals on Wheels program running into problems

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“It is crunch time,” said Wayne County Aging and Youth, Director Penny Shockley. Home Delivered Meal (Meals on Wheels) Program Director Karen Breen and Board Director Sergei Barishevich came into the Human Services Committeee meeting on Monday (4/2) to discuss the financial crunch the local Home Delivered Meal Program is having. The number of senior citizens requesting or already taking... more

Williamson man faces drug charges after 2017 crash

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Williamson man faces drug charges after 2017 crash
A Williamson man was arrested on multiple drug charges, including DWAI-drugs — after a personal injury accident that happened last September. Investigators say Brandon M. Are, 21, of Williamson was charged with DWAI-drugs, seventh-degreee criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally possessing a hyperemic instrument, failure to keep right, failure to use designated lane and aggravated unlicensed operation. Authorities did... more

Cuomo urges commission to maintain Lake Ontario outflows to avoid flooding

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Cuomo urges commission to maintain Lake Ontario outflows to avoid flooding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo hopes the International Joint Commission reconsiders its plan to decrease Lake Ontario outflows beginning Friday. At 1 a.m., outflows will decrease from 8,950 to 8,550 cubic meters per second. Frank Bevacqua, a spokesperson for the International Joint Commission, said the reduced outflows coincide with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season. But Cuomo is concerned... more

Dam floodgates to open to drain excess Lake Ontario water

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Dam floodgates to open to drain excess Lake Ontario water
Floodgates are being opened at a New York Power Authority dam in Massena to spill excess water from Lake Ontario into the Saint Lawrence River. The gates at Long Sault Dam are scheduled to open at 7 a.m. Monday. The power authority says there will be rapidly changing river flows downstream. Outflows from Lake Ontario are established weekly by the... more

Upstate NY reps want Lake Ontario shoreline damage report

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Upstate NY reps want Lake Ontario shoreline damage report
A trio of upstate New York members of Congress is requesting a report examining the damage to Lake Ontario's shoreline last year. U.S. Reps. Chris Collins, John Katko and Claudia Tenney have asked House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen to include language requiring the report in an upcoming omnibus spending bill. The language would authorize... more

Deputies: Williamson woman possessed crack cocaine, powder cocaine and heroin during incident

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Deputies say a Williamson woman was taken into custody on multiple felony drug charges after an incident this weekend. Susan J. Ryan, 58, was charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after the incident. According to deputies, she was found to be possessing multiple bags of crack cocaine, power cocaine, and heroin. Ryan was arraigned... more

UPDATE: Investigation underway into fire that destroyed Wayne Co. home

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UPDATE: Investigation underway into fire that destroyed Wayne Co. home
First responders say a newspaper delivery person called 911 after witnessing flames shooting out of a vacant house on Lake Road in Williamson. The Pultneyville Fire Department responded to the house fire, which happened on Lake Road, near Hamilton Street. Pultneyville fire with mutual aid fighting this house fire on Mill st. Pultneyville-Williamson, Wayne County. #roc @SPECNewsROC pic.twitter.com/IGVQprBR3N — scott... more

Fire breaks out at senior living complex in Williamson

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Fire breaks out at senior living complex in Williamson
A grease fire caused extensive damage to an apartment at a senior living facility in Williamson Tuesday night. Firefighters say the fire was contained to one apartment at the Williamson Orchard Estate Apartments. No one inside was hurt. Mutual aid was called in from several fire departments. The American Red Cross is providing assistance for those displaced by the fire.... more

Police: Williamson man possessed weapon during Canandaigua incident

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Police: Williamson man possessed weapon during Canandaigua incident
On Thursday around 1:05 p.m. police took a 27-year-old Williamson resident into custody on a weapon charge following the investigation into a May 2017 incident in Canandaigua. The Canandaigua Police Department reports that with the assistance of New York State Police, and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office — Pierre T. Thomas, 27, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a... more
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