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Several departments battle garage fire in Sennett
Multiple departments were called to a structure fire in Calemad Drive in Sennett. According to the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, firefighters from Owasco, West Niles, New Hope, Cayuga, Montezuma, Weedsport, Port Byron, Conquest, and Mottville responded ... more
Two vehicles destroyed, home heavily damaged after fire in Bristol
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office provided an update on a structure and vehicle fire that happened on Gullick Road in the town of Bristol. Deputies said Thomas Knapp, 63, and Charlene Flieger, 55, arrived home ... more
Fatal accident shuts down part of Rt. 96 in Victor
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal car accident that happened in the area of State Route 96 and Rowley Road in Victor on Sunday. According to a news release, two vehicles were ... more
Shoplifting investigation leads to Geneva man’s arrest
Police arrested a Geneva man following a shoplifting investigation in Seneca Falls. Login Malchoff, 22, is accused of passing all points of sale without paying for items at Walmart. He was charged with petit larceny ... more
Ontario man shoved woman, destroyed her phone, then resisted arrest in Wayne County
Deputies report the arrest of an Ontario man following a domestic incident that happened in Wayne County over the weekend. Robert Nielsen-Swartzenberg, 36, is accused of shoving a woman to the ground and throwing items ... more
Police: Accused shoplifter resists arrest after Seneca Falls Tops investigation
Police arrested a 29-year-old man following a shoplifting investigation at Tops Friendly Markets in Seneca Falls. According to a news release, the arrest happened on Friday around 11:30 p.m. Johnathon Flesch, 29, is accused of ... more
$2M state grant secured for Canandaigua’s Factory 243 development
The Factory 243 project, which aims to repurpose the former Lisk Manufacturing Co. site into residential and commercial spaces, received a substantial push from the state in the form of a $2 million grant from ... more
Lyons woman pulls fire alarm at home after locking self out; then does it at county building during overnight
Deputies say a Lyons woman was arrested on two separate occasions within a short timeframe for reporting a false incident. Here's what the sheriff's office reported about each: On Saturday around 10 p.m. Julia Wirth, ... more
US life expectancy is headed the wrong direction
A recent study conducted by the American Journal of Public Health reveals a startling life expectancy trend in the US, suggesting the nation has been disadvantaged in terms of life expectancy since the 1950s. The ... more
Second arrest in Palmyra scholarship fund theft case: Over $10,000 stolen in scheme that began at Wells College
The Palmyra Police Department has announced a second arrest in relation to a scheme that resulted in the theft of over $10,000 from the Palmyra Dollars for Scholars foundation. The police responded to a report ... more
Third Hornell man convicted over hate symbols and pamphlets: Now he faces 10-20 years in prison
Ryan Mulhollen, a 28-year-old resident of Hornell, has been found guilty in connection with a series of hateful symbols and pamphlets appearing in local houses of worship and city properties last summer. The Steuben County ... more
Man who pointed gun at Walmart worker in Camillus arrested on weapons, menacing, and reckless assault charges
Authorities say a 44-year-old has been taken into custody after pointing a gun at an employee at the Camillus Walmart. Adam Schadler, 44, was arrested on June 2 after the incident, which occurred last month ... more
Southern Cayuga, Weedsport schools begin process to find new mascot after state mandates change
The Weedsport Central and Southern Cayuga school districts in Cayuga County are calling for community suggestions following a New York State Education Department decision to prohibit Native American-themed nicknames for athletic programs. Weedsport, formerly known ... more
Seneca County IDA says solar projects will have significant benefit
Two Lodi solar initiatives, under review by the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), demonstrate a robust cost-benefit ratio of approximately 12-to-1, according to recently released reports. The assessments form part of the application process ... more
Deputies: Sodus man struck roommate during altercation
Deputies arrested a Sodus man following an investigation into a domestic incident. Nicholas Darling, 32, was arrested for criminal obstruction and harassment. The charges stem from an altercation involving his roommate, where he struck that ... more
University of Rochester investigating data breach
The University of Rochester confirmed it is currently investigating a cybersecurity breach, which it attributed to a software vulnerability in a third-party file transfer product, as stated on its website. This international breach has impacted ... more
UPDATE: Dog dies after being found abandoned, starving in Phelps
The Ontario County Humane Society says the dog that was found abandoned on Stryker Road in Phelps has succumbed to his injuries. After being taken into custody by the Humane Society, the dog was transported ... more
Steuben County wants to hear from the public at input sessions
Steuben County residents are being encouraged to attend public input sessions being held throughout the county this week. The drop-in sessions are slated for 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, ... more
Sierra Club urges state to quit promoting sewage sludge as fertilizer and ban its spread on fields
The Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter is calling for the state to reverse its policy of promoting the use of sewage sludge as a fertilizer spread on farm fields and as a component of compost due ... more
