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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
Deputies: Three-car crash shuts down County Road 33 in Bristol
On Tuesday at approximately 7:35 p.m. deputies were called to County Road 33 in the town of Bristol for the report of a crash involving three vehicle. Deputies say that one person suffered minor injuries, ... more
Supervisors debate occupancy tax expansion for small properties in Ontario County
On Thursday the Ontario County Board of Supervisors considered a resolution to impose an occupancy tax of up to three percent (3%) on lodging facilities of three rooms or less. Currently, New York’s tax code ... more
Bristol Mountain founder, former owner dies in Florida
The man who founded, and subsequently owned, Bristol Mountain for many years died earlier this month, according to family. Lawrence 'Larry' Demarse was 82-years-old. He was an entrepreneur and engineer who opened Bristol Mountain back ... more
Henderson reflects on first year leading Ontario County Sheriff’s Office
After three decades in law enforcement - it would be easy to tire of the work. At least from the outside perspective. That couldn't be further from the case though for Sheriff Kevin Henderson. The ... more
Return to messy weather in South Bristol (photo)
After a weekend of warm weather in South Bristol a snowy mess returned immediately after in the week before Christmas. This photo by Nancy Jacobs ... more
Deputies: Bloomfield woman threatened person with steak knife on Christmas Day
A Bloomfield woman was arrested on Christmas Day after threatening someone with a steak knife, according to deputies. Patricia J. Sawers, 58, of Bloomfield was arrested following a 'family trouble' call on Baptist Hill Road ... more
A look back at the grand opening of Bristol Mountain
On December 12, 1964, News 8 was at the ribbon cutting on Bristol Mountain! Alas, there was hardly any snow that day. Instead, skiers found plenty of mud. After two days of thaw, there was ... more
New amenities, features at Bristol Mountain this year
Bristol Mountain is open for this winter season — every year more features are added that won’t disappoint. A new state of the art judge’s building sits right over Mikey’s Jump in the High Point ... more
Residents face roadblocks over safer Woodville
Vicki and Francisco Garza will always remember Sept. 8, 2016. That’s the day a distracted driver speeding through Woodville smashed into their car, which was parked outside their cottage. The impact pushed their Lexus into ... more
Bristol Mountain opens ahead of schedule thanks to hard work, cold weather
Bristol Mountain was poised to become the first ski area in New York state to open for the 2019-20 season thanks to the hard work of their snow-making team, their staff, and the cold temperatures ... more
Bristol Mountain welcomes region’s first snowfall
While you might look at this snowstorm’s final snow total and say too much. Folks at Bristol Mountain are saying not enough. Yesterday’s snowfall and plunging temperatures were a welcoming site at the Bristol Mountain ... more
Canandaigua woman leads police on high speed pursuit after domestic incident
Deputies report the arrest of a Canandaigua woman following a domestic incident and high speed pursuit in Ontario County. On Sunday at approximately 10:57 p.m. deputies were called to 6298 Goodale Road in Canandaigua for ... more
Halloween in the hills (photo)
This sight isn't very spooky. This is what the Finger Lakes is all about! Photo by Christopher Baker ... more
Sheriff: Canandaigua woman charged with grand larceny after Bristol theft
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Canandaigua woman following a stolen property complaint in the town of Bristol. Lori McDonald, 34, of Bristol was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny. Henderson says ... more
Bristol Mountain gets ready for Fall Festival this weekend
The leaves are starting to change just in time for Bristol Mountain's Fall Festival this weekend. The 13WHAM sky drone was out early Thursday morning, catching a sneak peak of the fall foliage on the ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing HAB season with Frank DiOrio of Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (podcast)
What's up with all the algae? While experts and scientists battle with the 'what' is causing dozens of blooms each summer in lakes around the region - spotters with one volunteer organization are putting in ... more
Residents warned as algae blooms grow in numbers around Canandaigua Lake
Stay out of shallow areas of Canandaigua Lake. That's the message from those watching intensifying blue-green algae blooms along Canandaigua Lake's shoreline. The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association reported areas that show significant worsening of condition ... more
Superintendent Christopher Brown says he’s ready to lead Marcus Whitman
As a new school year begins, Christopher Brown looks at a big opportunity to lead the Marcus Whitman Central School District. He sees himself as one of the individuals who can have a big impact ... more
‘EYE ON THE COURTS’: Volunteers, publication serves as judicial watchdog in Ontario County
The Geneva Court Watch Coordinating Committee has recently released its summer 2019 edition of its periodic publication, “Eye on the Courts,” which celebrates its 51st issue. Founded in 2000, the Geneva Court Watch Coordinating Committee ... more
A quick drink (photo)
A white-tailed doe and her fawn enjoying our pond in South Bristol on a warm afternoon. Photo by Nancy Jacobs ... more
