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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
Two men arrested in major Ontario County drug investigation
A sweeping drug investigation led to the arrest of two men in Farmington on Monday, following the seizure of a kilogram of cocaine, over $12,000 in cash, and six firearms. Tomas Rodriguez Ortiz, 41, and ... more
Nancy Gibbs urges HWS grads to focus attention in digital age
Nancy Gibbs, former Editor in Chief of TIME magazine and a prominent Harvard professor, delivered a powerful call to action at Hobart and William Smith Colleges' 2025 Commencement. Speaking on May 18, she warned graduates ... more
Probation officer charged with DWI in Ontario County
A probation officer in Ontario County is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk through a red light in Farmington. Deputies say 59-year-old Natalie Sigler was behind the wheel with an open alcohol container when ... more
Five graduates join Ontario County corrections after new academy launch
Five new correction officers were sworn into service Monday after graduating from the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy’s first-ever Corrections Academy. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office announced the milestone on May 19, following a ceremony ... more
Thompson Health launches ‘The Milk Bar’ support group for moms
A new support group aimed at building community and connection among mothers is launching next month at UR Medicine Thompson Health in Canandaigua. Dubbed “The Milk Bar,” the group is described as “a safe and ... more
Geneva driver arrested for aggravated DWI after late-night stop
A driver was arrested for aggravated driving while intoxicated after police stopped a vehicle crossing the center line on Castle Street late Sunday night. Jesus Octavio Miguel-Sanchez, 21, of Waterloo, was identified as the driver ... more
Farmington woman arrested for aggravated DWI after red light violation
A Farmington woman was arrested Saturday evening for aggravated driving while intoxicated after deputies responded to a complaint about a possible drunk driver. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Natalie M. Sigler, 59, following a traffic ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 19 scoreboard
A full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports action brought standout performances across baseball, softball, lacrosse, and flag football on Monday. Alan Plummer fanned 16 batters to lead Mynderse baseball past Waterloo in a classic ... more
Canandaigua to host open house on dangerous intersection
Ontario County officials will host a public meeting next month to present proposed safety improvements for a crash-prone intersection in the Town of Canandaigua. The open house will take place Wednesday, June 11, from 6 ... more
Canandaigua man arrested for DWI and drug possession
A Canandaigua man faces multiple charges after a traffic stop led to a DWI and drug possession arrest early Saturday morning. Deputies from the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office arrested Juan Garcia-Rivera, 37, around 2:49 a.m ... more
COURT RUNDOWN: Illegal weapon, burglary, and assault cases come to conclusion in Ontario Co.
A man will serve state prison time after admitting to possessing an illegal weapon in Ontario County. Michael A. Bagshaw pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in connection with a February 21, ... more
Frost advisory issued in Finger Lakes as temperatures drop
Residents in the Finger Lakes region should prepare for potentially damaging frost as temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory covering ... more
Finger Lakes Health’s College of Nursing: Building the local healthcare workforce
The Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing is quietly shaping the future of local healthcare. Dean Kathleen Mills says the programs—offering both LPN and RN pathways—are built to serve the community, support working adults, and ... more
Geneva officer resigned after repeated misconduct
Over a two-year period, Geneva police officer Trevor Wagner was disciplined 11 times for failing to perform basic duties, according to USA Today report. His infractions included not investigating a burglary, mishandling domestic violence cases, ... more
REPORT: Geneva police face highest rate of officer incidents
Geneva has the New York's highest per-capita rate of police discipline, particularly for officers failing to perform basic duties, according to USA Today Network report. Out of 84 disciplinary incidents, 60% were due to neglecting ... more
Victor Planning Board three projects, Chick-fil-A item moved to next agenda
The Victor Planning Board approved a Verizon Wireless antenna upgrade last week while also hearing public feedback on a proposed auto sales facility and a revised residential subdivision plan impacted by new state wetlands regulations ... more
Goodwill set to open new thrift store in Geneva
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is moving into the remaining space of the former Tops Friendly Markets at the Geneva Shopping Center, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Though the organization has not officially confirmed ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 17 scoreboard
The final full week of the high school spring sports regular season wrapped up Saturday. In boys lacrosse, Midlakes/Red Jacket’s Walker Landschoot racked up eight points in a win over Gananda, while Canandaigua fell in ... more
