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Cirencione, Rago sworn-in to lead Ontario County Sheriff’s Office in 2023 and beyond

Ontario County has a new sheriff. Sheriff-elect David Cirencione and Undersheriff Michael Rago were sworn-in this week in a ceremony held at Finger Lakes Community College. Cirencione becomes the 47th sheriff of Ontario County. They ... more
Stolen bicycle complaint leads to arrest in Canandaigua

Police arrested a Canandaigua man following a larceny investigation at a downtown store. John Morey, 53, of Canandaigua was charged with petit larceny. He's accused of stealing a bicycle from behind a store on South ... more
DEC, Finger Lakes Land Trust announces more protections in Ontario, Schuyler counties

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Finger Lakes Land Trust recently announced the protection of more than 195 acres in Ontario and Schuyler counties. The State is acquiring 57 acres in ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Amy Riposo & July Kayak Brewery Tour (podcast)

WATCH LIVE AT 11:00 AM! Amy Riposo from A-List Adventures is in-studio to talk about this weekend's Kayak Brewery Tour on Honeoye Lake. Riposo will talk all about the unique event and the services A-List ... more
Ontario supervisors hear update on COVID, praise county workers, and move through 67 resolutions during meeting

Positivity, praise, and protection were the tones set by the Ontario County Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday night. With the absence of Supervisor Venuti, Supervisor Lighfoote, and Supervisor Greg Bendzlowicz, who resigned on January ... more
Deputies: One ticketed after car slams into tree, three sent to hospital

One person was ticketed and three hospitalized after a car collided with a tree in the town of Canadice. On Sunday around 4:30 a.m. deputies responded to a crash on Canadice Road. Upon arrival, deputies ... more
Driver charged with DWI after one-car crash in Canadice

Deputies say no injuries were reported after a one-car crash at the intersection of County Rd. 36 and Jersey Hill Rd. in Canadice. Carol Hicks, 57, of Hemlock was charged with driving while intoxicated after ... more
One ticketed by forest rangers after fire in Ontario County

First responders were called to a fire on Old West Lake Rd. over the weekend. On Saturday they were called for the report of a woods fire. The owner of the property, identified as John ... more
Felony drug charges in Ontario County

Two Ontario County residents are facing felony drug charges after an investigation in the town of Canadice. Jillian Fisher, 38, and Brandon Mattimore, 34, both of Honeoye were charged with felony criminal possession of a ... 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
Young child airlifted, three others hospitalized after serious ATV crash in Ontario County

First responders were called to the report of a serious ATV crash in Ontario County around 7 p.m. on Monday. Deputies and emergency crews were dispatched fro the report of a rollover four-wheeler accident on ... more
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after Ontario County crash

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the investigation of a motorcycle crash involving a Shortsville woman. Deputies say it occurred on State Route 15A in Canadice around 1:20 p.m. They say Karen Mueller, 63, was ... 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
Denny’s closes locations in Auburn, Canandaigua, and Geneva

Several Denny's locations have shut down across the region. According to state filings 187 employees will be impacted by the move. Locations in Auburn, Canandaigua, Geneva, Greece, Henrietta, and Geneseo have been shut down. Reporting ... 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
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
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