Bristol

The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department responded to 43 incidents in October, bringing their total calls for 2024 to 327. As the community prepares for winter, the department is urging residents to prioritize safety by checking ... more

Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to a structure fire on State Route 64 in Bristol on Monday morning, containing the blaze after nearly two hours of intense efforts. Ontario County Sheriff's Deputies and the Bristol ... more

The former Rochester police officer who pleaded guilty to raping a 13-year-old girl at a residence in Ontario County is awaiting sentencing on new charges. Shawn Jordan is expected to be sentenced to six months ... more

The Town of Bristol has unveiled its tentative budget for 2025, featuring a total expenditure of just over $4 million, with a slight decrease in the tax rate for residents. The proposed budget, which covers ... more

The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department celebrated a successful 2024 Clam Bake, serving more than 500 guests with clams and plenty to spare. The department expressed its gratitude to the many local businesses, organizations, and individuals ... more

A two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in the Town of Bristol led to a dump truck overturning and both drivers receiving citations. The incident occurred around 10:17 a.m. at 4741 State Route 64 South, according ... more

Bristol Mountain has kicked off its fall festivities, offering scenic sky rides every weekend through the season. Visitors can take in stunning views of the Finger Lakes region while enjoying the vibrant fall colors of ... more

The Town of Bristol will hold its regular Town Board meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. It will take place at Town Hall, with discussions centered on budget reviews, updates to the town’s ethics policy, ... more

Former Rochester Police officer Shawn Jordan will spend just 10 weekends in jail after pleading guilty to raping a 13-year-old girl in 2022, a sentence that has sparked widespread outrage in the community. Jordan, who ... more

A former Rochester Police officer was sentenced Wednesday to 10 weekends in jail and 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to raping a 13-year-old girl in South Bristol. Shawn Jordan, who admitted to the ... more

The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has added 38 forested acres to its Wesley Hill Nature Preserve near Honeoye Lake. This expansion brings the preserve to a total of 428 acres. Photo by Matt Sitler ... more

A condo fire at 93 Cliffside Drive in South Bristol was quickly contained thanks to the fast response of local fire departments early Wednesday morning. The Ontario County 911 center received a call at 4:53 ... more

The Bristol Hills Historical Society will host the annual opening of Bristol’s historic Burning Springs site on Memorial Day weekend. The site, known for its natural gas flares and scenic creekside waterfall, will be open ... more

4-H Camp Bristol Hills was named one of the best summer camps in the United States for 2024 by Newsweek Magazine, a distinction shared with three other 4-H camps in New York State. Rated highly ... more

Deputies arrested a Rochester resident on two charges after apparent repeat trespassing incidents. While details were not released, the sheriff's office in Ontario County reports Chad Alan Simpson, 38, was arrested in South Bristol after ... more

Bristol Mountain welcomed families and friends to its Spring Carnival, a festive event marking the transition from winter to spring in the Finger Lakes region. Attendees of all ages enjoyed a variety of activities including ... more

Deputies say a 26-year-old Ohio resident was arrested after a larceny investigation at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort. Kaitlin Ruth Tehoke, 26, was arrested after taking ski equipment from Bristol Mountain. She failed to return it ... more

A home in Bristol was destroyed on Tuesday, as first responders from around the county responded to the scene. The home, which was located on Tall Oak Drive in Bristol was left in ruins, after ... more

A three-vehicle collision near Bristol Mountain on State Route 64 in South Bristol resulted in multiple injuries and road closure. Samantha Romanick, a 35-year-old from Rochester, was exiting Bristol Mountain and collided with a southbound ... more

Bristol Mountain welcomed a surge of skiers and snowboarders on Sunday, marking a significant turnaround following a warm December. The recent snowy weather and drop in temperatures allowed the resort to open more trails, a ... more

Deputies say a 41-year-old Victor woman was arrested for DWI after a crash in South Bristol. According to a news release, Samantha Coons, 41, of Victor was arrested for DWI after a crash on New ... more