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Ontario County Marine honored for lifetime of service

Ontario County Marine honored for lifetime of service
A Vietnam veteran from Bristol has been inducted into the State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. David Brisbane, a retired Marine Corps corporal, was honored for decades of military ... more
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Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Bristol

Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Bristol
A 53-year-old man was airlifted to the hospital after he was thrown from his motorcycle Thursday night in Ontario County. Keith D. Rosato was identified as the motorcyclist in the crash, which occurred at 8:50 ... more
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Bristol marine veteran David Brisbane inducted into NYS Veterans Hall of Fame

Bristol marine veteran David Brisbane inducted into NYS Veterans Hall of Fame
Vietnam veteran and lifelong community advocate David Brisbane of Bristol has been named the 2025 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by Senator Pam Helming. Brisbane, a Purple Heart recipient ... more
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Corning woman charged after crash in South Bristol

Corning woman charged after crash in South Bristol
A Corning woman was arrested Tuesday morning following a crash in South Bristol that led deputies to discover a controlled substance in her possession. Alexandria E. Good, 25, of 4415 Pine Hill Road, was arrested ... more
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Bristol Volunteer Fire Department issues urgent call for new recruits

Bristol Volunteer Fire Department issues urgent call for new recruits
The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department is asking residents to step forward and help keep emergency services strong in the community. In an open letter, department leaders issued a call for new volunteers, urging people of ... more
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Bristol home destroyed in second-alarm fire

Bristol home destroyed in second-alarm fire
A second-alarm fire Monday afternoon left a home on Gregg Road in Bristol uninhabitable. Fire crews from multiple departments battled the blaze for about two hours before bringing it under control. No injuries were reported, ... more
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Bristol Volunteer Fire Department honors decades of service at annual banquet

Bristol Volunteer Fire Department honors decades of service at annual banquet
The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 2024 Recognition Banquet with a packed room of family, friends, and local leaders, marking a night of heartfelt thanks and milestones in service. Safety Officer John Bolonda received ... more
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Driver rescued after car crashes down embankment in Bristol

Driver rescued after car crashes down embankment in Bristol
A driver was rescued Tuesday after their vehicle plunged down an embankment and struck several trees in Bristol. The crash left the person trapped inside but conscious and breathing when emergency crews arrived. Bristol Volunteer ... more
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Bristol Volunteer Fire Department reports 21 calls in February, urges winter driving caution

Bristol Volunteer Fire Department issues urgent call for new recruits
The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department responded to 21 incidents in February, including multiple motor vehicle accidents, house fires, and emergency medical calls. According to the department’s report, firefighters assisted with three motor vehicle accidents and ... more
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Fairport man charged with theft of services at Bristol Mountain

Fairport man charged with theft of services at Bristol Mountain
Ontario County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Fairport man at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort on Wednesday evening following an investigation into alleged financial fraud at the popular recreation spot. Joseph Charles Franchuk, 19, of Victor Road ... more
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Geneva man hospitalized after truck crashes 75 feet down ravine

Geneva man hospitalized after truck crashes 75 feet down ravine
A Geneva man was injured in a single-car crash on State Route 21 near Stemple Hill Road on Monday morning. Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 8:57 a.m. and found the ... more
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Former RPD officer who got weekends in jail for raping teen in Ontario County heads back to jail for different charge

Former RPD officer who got weekends in jail for raping teen in Ontario County heads back to jail for different charge
The former Rochester police officer who was sentenced to weekends in jail for having sex with a child under 15 in Ontario County is heading back to jail again. Shawn Jordan pleaded guilty to a ... more
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Skiers rescued after Bristol Mountain lift failure (video)

Skiers rescued after Bristol Mountain lift failure (video)
A mechanical failure halted the Comet Express chairlift at Bristol Mountain ski resort Saturday night, stranding skiers 25 to 40 feet above ground. The ski patrol conducted a rope evacuation for six chairs, while an ... more
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Bristol hosts freestyle aerial championship: Winners crowned as over 2,000 attend

Bristol hosts freestyle aerial championship: Winners crowned as over 2,000 attend
Snowfall and energy filled Bristol Mountain during the 2025 Toyota U.S. Freestyle Aerial National Championship. The event welcomed 2,000 attendees, including Rochester native and Olympic gold medalist Christopher Lillis, who returned to mentor young athletes ... more
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Family escapes as fire damages South Bristol home; investigation underway

Family escapes as fire damages South Bristol home; investigation underway
A South Bristol family of eight escaped unharmed early Friday morning after a fire broke out at their Powell Hill Road residence. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office, along with Naples, Bristol, and Cheshire fire departments, ... more
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US Freestyle Aerial National Championship kicks off at Bristol Mountain

US Freestyle Aerial National Championship kicks off at Bristol Mountain
Bristol Mountain is hosting the 2025 Toyota US Freestyle Aerial National Championship from Tuesday to Saturday, showcasing top aerial skiers performing high-flying stunts off jumps reaching over 13 feet and heights of 50 feet. Guests ... more
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Skiers celebrate Christmas on Bristol Mountain slopes

Bristol Mountain Resort donates to Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua
Many people spent their Christmas afternoon at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, enjoying fresh snow and festive spirit. Families and longtime skiers hit the slopes, turning the day into a cherished annual tradition. Vice President Steven ... more
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Fire damages garage on Kear Road in Canandaigua; no injuries reported

Bristol Volunteer Fire Department issues urgent call for new recruits
A fire originating from a wood stove damaged a garage on Kear Road Tuesday evening, but no injuries were reported, according to authorities. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office said the fire was reported at 4345 ... more
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Fire damages vacant Bristol home; investigation underway

Fire damages vacant Bristol home; investigation underway
A fire broke out late Friday night at a vacant home in Bristol, causing extensive damage to the structure, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities responded to the blaze around 10:09 p.m. at ... more
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