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Midlakes honors hundreds of students for academic excellence

Midlakes Middle and High School has released its fourth-quarter honor rolls, recognizing students in grades 7 through 12 for outstanding academic achievement as the 2024–25 school year came to a close. Dozens of students earned ... more
Nevada woman charged with criminal mischief in Clifton Springs

A Nevada woman was arrested Tuesday evening in Clifton Springs for allegedly damaging property, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Nancy Jane Watkins-Hall, of Pahrump, Nevada, around 5:40 p.m. on July 1 ... more
Clifton Springs firefighters battle back-to-back blazes in busy week

Volunteers with the Clifton Springs Fire Department faced a demanding week as they responded to two structure fires in just over a week, tackling dangerous conditions and coordinating with multiple agencies to protect their community ... more
Michael Rulffes named president and COO of Clifton Springs and Newark-Wayne hospitals

Rochester Regional Health has announced the appointment of Michael Rulffes, MBA, as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic and Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Rulffes steps into the role following ... more
Clifton Springs man arrested after repeated 911 calls, resisting arrest

A Clifton Springs man faces multiple charges after allegedly making over 20 illegitimate 911 calls and resisting arrest at his residence on June 12, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Bradley C ... more
Clifton Springs man arrested on petit larceny warrant

A Clifton Springs man was arrested this week in connection with an outstanding warrant after allegedly failing to appear in court for a petit larceny charge. Glenn F. Williams, 67, was taken into custody by ... more
Family escapes safely after Clifton Springs house fire

A Clifton Springs family escaped unharmed Monday morning after a fire broke out in their Pearl Street home. Ontario County deputies responded to the scene at approximately 8:59 a.m., where they found heavy smoke pouring ... more
Midlakes band records graduation music with Grammy-nominated engineer

Midlakes band students teamed up with Grammy-nominated recording engineer Mark Morette for a marathon recording session that will power the music behind this year’s graduation and school events. The full-day session featured students recording several ... more
Midlakes honors respectful students of the month

Twelve Midlakes Middle/High School students have been recognized by the Physical Education departments for exemplifying respect, a core school value, during the month of May. The Students of the Month were selected across grades seven ... more
Clifton Springs wound care team earns top national honors

The Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center has earned national recognition for its exceptional outcomes in patient care, marking its fifth consecutive year of distinction. Rochester Regional Health announced the ... more
White, Potter move audience with Gettysburg Address recitations

Two Midlakes middle schoolers delivered powerful renditions of the Gettysburg Address during this year's local Memorial Day celebration. Emma Mae White and Rylan Potter, both members of the Class of 2029, recited Abraham Lincoln's iconic ... more
Midlakes welcomes 23 juniors into National Honor Society

Midlakes High School celebrated academic excellence and leadership as it welcomed 23 new juniors into the National Honor Society during its annual induction ceremony. Held in the high school auditorium, the event recognized the 2025 ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 30 scoreboard

Postseason play continued Friday with a handful of games, and some Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advanced to the finals while others saw their seasons come to a close. In baseball, Geneseo captured the Class C1 title ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 27 scoreboard

Postseason action rolled on across the Wayne-Finger Lakes on Tuesday, and several more teams punched their tickets to the next round. In softball, Bloomfield’s Ashlyn Wright and Lyons’ Keira Weber each struck out 15 batters ... more
Clifton Springs mourns death of beloved auxiliary founder

The Clifton Springs Fire Department is mourning the loss of June Darling, a cherished founding member of its Ladies Auxiliary who devoted nearly five decades to community service. Darling, affectionately known as “The Mayor of ... more
Final Thruway rest stop nearly finished, but not all are pleased

New York is nearing the end of a $450 million overhaul of its Thruway rest stops, with 26 out of 27 now renovated, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. Despite the upgrades, some ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 24 scoreboard

Sectional postseason action heated up Saturday with a full slate of games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several more teams advancing to the next round. Canandaigua baseball rolled past Victor behind Tyler Christopher’s three-RBI day ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 23 scoreboard

Sectional play rolled on across Section V Friday despite poor weather conditions, with several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advancing to the next round. Mynderse’s Alan Plummer dazzled in a dominant shutout, fanning 14 and earning his ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 20 scoreboard

The regular season concluded on Tuesday for Wayne-Finger Lakes high school baseball and softball. In baseball, Cullen Herron’s one-hit gem powered Mynderse past Lyons, while Palmyra-Macedon picked up its 14th win of the season. On ... more