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Deputies: Tesla ends up submerged in Ontario County after incident
First responders in Ontario County say the driver of a vehicle that ended up in a body of water in the town of Bristol was not hurt, even though his Tesla suffered serious damage. The ... more
ICYMI: Jeff Gallahan, Matt Miller meet in debate on FingerLakes1.com (watch or listen)
On Tuesday FingerLakes1.com hosted a live-streamed debate between two candidates for New York State Assembly District 131. The district, which includes Ontario and Seneca counties has had a single representative for two decades. At the ... more
Officials growing worried about ‘slow increase’ in COVID-19 cases in Ontario County
Officials in Ontario County are concerned with the slow increase in COVID-19 cases over the last several weeks. The County reported 36 active cases, where residents were in isolation, as of Wednesday. There were seven ... more
Plans unknown at this time, but DEC permits to discharge wastewater requested at former Bristol Harbour Resort
What's next for Bristol Harbour? It's not entirely clear at this point, but the property at 5410 Seneca Point Road is the subject of new Department of Environmental Conservation permit requests. The owners of the ... more
DEBRIEF: Canandaigua Emergency Squad feels pinch of COVID-19 (podcast)
The Canandaigua Emergency Squad is the busiest 911 response center in Ontario County. It's been that way for more than 80 years. Chief Matt Sproul says his team responds to more than 6,000 calls for ... more
Bristol Harbour Resort demolished by wrecking crew
The Bristol Harbour Resort building overlooking Canandaigua Lake in South Bristol has been leveled. Owners Todd and Laura Cook bought the property in 2016. They had invested millions of dollars into the property. However, in ... more
First responders battle structure fire in Ontario County
Firefighters from multiple districts were called to a structure fire on County Road 33 late-Sunday. Honeoye and Bristol fire departments were the first to be called, as a garage fire was initially reported to be ... more
Murky skies (photo)
A murky sky on one of the cooler days as of late. Photo by David Kulwicki ... more
After announcing permanent closure of Bristol Harbour, Cook’s say ‘Everwilde’ development is done
First they announced that the Bristol Harbour resort would be shut down. Now, Todd and Laura Cook, the duo behind the proposed Everwilde Inn & Spa project in South Bristol has been shut down. It ... more
Bristol Harbour will shut down entire operation as pandemic causes ethical, business challenges
Bristol Harbour is shutting down. The news came in a letter posted to its website on Friday, in which owners Todd and Laura Cook cited the pandemic as a major factor. Plans are to convert ... more
Ontario County Board of Supervisors implements hiring freeze
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors met Thursday making significant moves amid concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board originally planned to meet at the Finger Lakes Community College, but the meeting was held online ... more
One hospitalized after Bristol crash
One person was trapped and had to be extricated by first responders on-scene after a crash in Ontario County on Saturday. It happened near Seneca Point and Bopple Hill roads. Deputies say a person was ... more
Supervisor from Manchester focuses on infrastructure, taxes in campaign
Manchester Town Supervisor Mike Gallahan says running for New York State Assembly in the 131st District first crossed his mind a couple years ago. Then-Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua, was contemplating a gubernatorial run ... more
Firefighters struggle to get water to residence as it burns in South Bristol
A home in South Bristol was destroyed on Tuesday after a call came in on Poplar Drive around 9:35 a.m. It took two hours, but firefighters utilized a pond that was two miles away to ... more
Man admits to stealing South Bristol highway truck from department garage in Ontario County Court
Sheriff Kevin Henderson says a South Bristol resident has pleaded guilty in Ontario County Court after an incident at the South Bristol Highway Department in 2019. Henderson said that on November 13th, 2019 Ross W ... more
Supervisor Lou Guard continues advocacy on environmental, economic issues in Ontario County
Geneva City Supervisor Lou Guard believes Ontario County is 'healthy', but don't take that assessment as complacency. Guard talked about the progress and growth in Ontario, and the opportunities county government still has in front ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Matt Miller talks NYS Assembly campaign in 131st District (podcast)
This week on Episode #212 of the Inside the FLX podcast - Matthew Miller is in-studio. He's talking about his campaign for Assembly District #131 after the announcement that Assemblyman Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) would not ... more
Ontario County continues push to recover $2.4M in funds
On Thursday the Ontario County Board of Supervisors met for its regular monthly meeting. The Board considered and approved a total of 52 resolutions. Board Chairman John Marren (Victor) said that the most important resolution ... more
Naples man sent to Thompson Hospital after violent rollover crash in Ontario County
Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the investigation of a rollover accident with injuries. On Thursday at approximately 6 a.m. deputies responded to an area of County Road 12 in South Bristol for a one-vehicle rollover crash ... more
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Sheriff Henderson says accidents being reported, visibility becoming an issue
Sheriff Kevin M. Henderson has issued a Travel Advisory, due to increasing snow and hazardous driving conditions. Numerous accidents are being reported and visibility is also a concern. "The travel advisory does NOT restrict travel," ... more
Six years later, the Everwilde project is closer to reality in Bristol
It took six years to make happen - but the final vote is now within an arm's reach for residents of South Bristol. That project is the proposed Everwilde development. It will include a hotel, ... more
