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Rotary grant launches student science project to protect Canandaigua Lake

A new education initiative will give local students the chance to help protect Canandaigua Lake while learning real-world science skills. The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association has received a $10,000 grant from the Rotary Club of ... more
FLCC professor to discuss adoption and reunion at downtown gallery event

A Finger Lakes Community College professor will share her personal journey of adoption and family reunion during a gallery talk in Canandaigua on April 4. Liz Brownell, a mixed media artist and FLCC art professor, ... more
Two men charged with harassment after Mill Street assault

Two men were arrested after allegedly assaulting another man during a disturbance on Mill Street. The Canandaigua Police Department took Christopher A. Rundt, 34, of Waterloo, and Antonio Balzano, 23, of Canandaigua, into custody on ... more
Wood Library hosting indoor mini golf fundraiser

Wood Library’s popular Mini Golf fundraiser returns March 28-29, transforming the Canandaigua library into an 18-hole course spanning all three floors. The event features raffles, a silent auction, and a 19th hole where every golfer ... more
Regional stroke support group to meet via Zoom on April 3

The regional Stroke Support Group, hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health, will hold its next meeting on April 3 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. The group is open to stroke survivors, their loved ones, and ... more
Canandaigua man arrested for theft at South Main Street business

A Canandaigua man has been charged with petit larceny following a theft at a South Main Street business. The Canandaigua Police Department arrested Joseph C. Hobbs, 27, on February 25 at 8:04 a.m. after an ... more
Canandaigua man arrested for violating order of protection

A Canandaigua man was arrested on a warrant after allegedly violating a stay-away order of protection. The Canandaigua Police Department took Sean R. Rankin, 58, into custody on March 3 at 4 p.m. following an ... more
Canandaigua woman charged with felony DWI after West Avenue incident

A Canandaigua woman was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving to a business while impaired and engaging in a dispute with employees. The Canandaigua Police Department took Patricia M. Cooper, 56, into ... more
Canandaigua man charged with criminal mischief after West Avenue disturbance

A Canandaigua man was arrested after allegedly damaging property during an argument at a West Avenue business. The Canandaigua Police Department took Jacob W. Bartosh, 20, into custody on February 27 at 3:26 a.m. following ... more
Prattsburgh man charged with DWI after traffic stop in Canandaigua

A Prattsburgh man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after failing to stop at a stop sign on Lakeshore Drive. The Canandaigua Police Department arrested Damen E. Young, 25, on March 15 at 12:47 a.m ... more
Canandaigua woman charged with DWI after being found on City Pier

A Canandaigua woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police found her vehicle parked on the City Pier after closing hours. The Canandaigua Police Department arrested Hannah B. Lochner, 23, on March 16 at ... more
Clifton Springs woman charged with shoplifting at Canandaigua store

Deputies have arrested a Clifton Springs woman in connection with a theft at a Canandaigua retail store. Fairy D. Devereaux, 62, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say ... more
Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls set for CMAC show

Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls will bring their “Yes We Are” tour to Canandaigua this summer. The folk-rock legends are set to perform at CMAC on August 27, 2025. Etheridge, known for hits like ... more
Police still searching for Rochester man after Canandaigua pursuit: Here’s what we know

Law enforcement officials are still searching for a Rochester man who fled police during a drug investigation in Canandaigua and now faces multiple felony charges. An arrest warrant was issued on March 25 for Jonathan ... more
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes to host annual gala, “Hope in Bloom,” on May 9

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will host its annual gala, “Hope in Bloom,” on Friday, May 9, at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester. The event, running from 6 to 10 p.m., will celebrate the organization’s ... more
Thompson Health earns Gold Bell Seal for workplace mental health

UR Medicine Thompson Health has received a Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America, recognizing its commitment to fostering a mentally healthy work environment. MHA, the nation’s leading nonprofit promoting mental ... more
Why no hate crime charges in brutal killing of transgender man in Ontario County?

Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man, was tortured for over a month before being killed in Canandaigua. Seven suspects face first-degree murder charges, but prosecutors declined to pursue hate crime charges, sparking outrage. This has ... more
Jefferson Park community building to get major upgrades thanks to donation

The City of Canandaigua is moving forward with long-anticipated renovations to the Jefferson Memorial Park Community Building, aiming to transform the space into a year-round hub for residents. Construction began this month, thanks in large ... more
Former boxer Ray Ciancaglini delivers powerful concussion awareness message in Canandaigua

A Geneva man’s journey from the boxing ring to national advocacy took center stage in Canandaigua, earning a standing ovation from a room of medical and sports professionals. Ray Ciancaglini, a former professional boxer and ... more