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PRIMARY PREVIEW: Candidates for sheriff in Ontario County face off this week

Two candidates vying to succeed longtime Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero say voters have an important choice to make this week. On Thursday, a Republican primary will be held to determine the candidate that will ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Kevin Henderson talks campaign for Ontario Co. Sheriff (podcast)

Taking more than three decades of experience with him, Ontario County Sheriff Candidate Kevin Henderson wants residents to know that he cares about the community and its future. Sitting down with Josh Durso on Inside ... more
Sunday Dinner in Ontario County (photo)

A Great Blue Heron spent over an hour fishing our pond in South Bristol late Sunday afternoon, completely circling the pond before departing. Though many frogs and fish jumped out of its reach, others were ... more
Flutter Bug in Ontario County (photo)

A male tiger swallowtail butterfly was enjoying the last of the catmint blooms in our South Bristol garden on Friday afternoon. Photo by Nancy Jacobs ... more
All that Naples has to offer

Good wine, food, waterfalls, and people. What more do you need? At the southwest end of the Finger Lakes lays a gold mine of hidden treasures. From Conesus to Skaneateles the region is rich food, ... more
Blue Beauty in Ontario County (photo)

A flock of fledging bluebirds has a raucous good time flying from tree to tree at our pond in South Bristol on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nancy Jacobs ... more
Water Baby in Ontario County (photo)

A fawn had a fun time chasing a frog in our pond in South Bristol on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nancy Jacobs ... more
Surprise visitor in Bristol (photo)

A very wet male Belted Kingfisher took refuge on top of our pond birdhouse in South Bristol during Wednesday’s afternoon rainstorm, much to the surprise of the Tree Swallow nesting in the box. Photo by ... more
NOW HIRING: Finger Lakes Premier Properties looking to expand housekeeping team

Finger Lakes Premier Properties is a team of industry leaders specializing in vacation rental management and lakefront real estate sales of properties in the Finger Lakes Region. Our team has represented the Finger Lakes for over 25 years ... more
Bloomfield woman charged with DWI

Deputies say a 56-year-old Bloomfield resident was arrested on DWI charges following a citizen report of a sick or intoxicated driver. On Wednesday at approximately 6:48 pm deputies responded to the area of Allens Hill ... more
Golisano goose gripes fail to persuade South Bristol tax assessors

What is good for the goose is not good for the Golisano. The South Bristol Board of Assessment Review confirmed Wednesday it will maintain its tax assessment of a $5.7 million property on Canandaigua Lake ... more
SOUTH BRISTOL WOMAN FOUND: Deputies locate missing resident safely

Deputies say they have located the missing 67-year-old woman, who was last seen in the South Bristol area driving a 2015 Ford Escape. Law enforcement did not provide additional details. Original Report Deputies are searching ... more
Bristol Mountain’s welcomed skiers for the first time in May

This winter has been absolutely brutal, but for skiers and snowboarders it is a delight. Especially since for the first time ever, Bristol Mountain is open on May 1st. Steve Fuller the Vice President at ... more
Bristol Mountain stays open for business through this weekend

It appears that Mother Nature is still reluctant to fully give in to spring so Bristol Mountain has once again decided to extend the season that officially launched on November 11, 2017. Right now it ... more
Ontario Republicans endorse candidates for November elections

The Ontario County Republican Committee recently endorsed candidates for Ontario County Judge, Sheriff, Treasurer and Coroner and Governor, State Senate and State Assembly. Trisha Turner, chair of the county committee, praised the committee members for ... more
Skiers at Bristol Mountain hoping for an extended season

This snowy winter may seem never-ending to some, but skiers are loving it as it's made for some great conditions. Skiers hit the slopes at Bristol Mountain Sunday enjoying the last two weeks before the ... more
Bluebirds in South Bristol (photo)

It might look like winter outside our window in South Bristol, but a pair of Bluebirds stopped by for a visit on Thursday morning. Photo by Nancy Jacobs ... more
Canandaigua teen ticketed for DWI after rollover accident on Rt. 64
A Canandaigua teen faces a number of charges, which includes driving while intoxicated after a rollover accident on State Route 64. Natalie Riley-Nicosia, 19, was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, and a number of ... more
Canandaigua woman charged with DWI after crash in Bristol
Deputies in Ontario County took a 46-year-old Canandaigua resident into custody after a single-vehicle property damage accident on State Route 64 in Bristol. Alison Lane Ficarella, 46, was charged with driving while intoxicated and issued ... more
Naples man gets stuck in the mud, charged with aggravated DWI
Deputies say a Naples man faces multiple charges after his vehicle wound up in a ditch on County Road 2. On Sunday around 10:26 p.m. deputies responded to a reported car in a ditch. Upon ... more
Sunset overlooking the hills (photo)

It was a beautiful evening as the sun was setting in Ontario County this past weekend. Photo by Maria Aguilera ... more