Home » Ontario County »
Canandaigua
Navy pilot, Canandaigua native, laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
A Canandaigua native and Navy pilot was buried at Arlington National Cemetery Monday. Lt. Christopher Short was killed during a training flight in New Mexico last year. Family members say he challenged others to live ... more
Police: Felony charges after drug investigation in Canandaigua
On January 4th at approximately 3:35 p.m., officers of the Canandaigua Police Department with the assistance of the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a 47-year-old Rochester resident on felony charges. Patrick C. Misere was charged ... more
Sheriff Henderson begins at ceremony on Saturday
Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, who began his first term this month, succeeding longtime Sheriff Phil Povero, who retired on December 31st - had a stern warning for drug dealers at a ceremony on Saturday ... more
Deputies: Driver attempts to flee after DWI traffic stop in Victor
Deputies say a Farmington man attempted to flee authorities on foot following a DWI traffic stop in Victor during the early-morning hours on Saturday. Raymond R. Gioseffi, 33, of Farmington was charged with driving while ... more
What will you pay for health care? Sticker price is rarely the real price you pay
New year, new deductible on your health insurance and the same worries about what you’ll actually pay for your health care. Believe it or not, the federal government is trying to help. As of Jan ... more
Loved ones demand justice after Geneva murder suspect indicted on new charges
A Rochester family says they're a step closer to justice after the man accused of killing their loved one was indicted on new charges by a grand jury. Jawuan Brumfield, 23, was beaten to death ... more
Shortsville woman charged with DWI after crash on 5&20
Deputies say that on New Years Day at approximately 7:44 p.m. they arrested a 50-year-old Shortsville resident following a crash investigation. The accident happened on State Route 5&20 in Hopewell, according to deputies, who say ... more
Just hanging around (photo)
Just hanging around on a wire in Canandaigua. Photo by Mike Sargent ... more
Canandaigua man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges
Police report that a 42-year-old Canandaigua man was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges following an investigation into an incident that took place over a decade ago. The Canandaigua Police Department reports the grand jury ... more
Farmington man charged with assault after punching woman, causing her to be hospitalized
Deputies report the arrest of a 30-year-old Farmington resident after a physical domestic dispute on New Years Day. As result of an investigation, Michael A. Chambers, 30, of Farmington was charged with third-degree assault. He's ... more
Cayuga, Ontario, and Steuben receive state funding to fight welfare fraud
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced more than $13.5 million in grants has been awarded to 29 district attorneys' offices statewide to continue the enhancement of their investigation of state tax evasion and welfare fraud cases ... more
Sunshine & snow (photo)
A little sunshine and snow mixed in Ontario County. Photo by Travis J. Smith ... more
Craning in the Finger Lakes (photo)
These winged creatures were gathering in Ontario County to see what was going on in 2019. Photo by Ginny Foa Voit ... more
Garbage truck crashes on Rt. 96 resulting in two-hour closure
Deputies say they responded to a crash involving a garbage truck on State Route 96 in the Town of Manchester on Saturday around 9:20 a.m. A Casella Refuse Truck was traveling on State Route 96 ... more
Man appears on the news, later arrested on grand larceny charges in Ontario Co.
Deputies announced the arrest of a 39-year-old fugitive following his appearance on a Rochester-area morning show. Anthony Lamarca, 39, of Rochester was indicted on third-degree grand larceny charges after being on the run from law ... more
Multiple establishments hit in Ontario County for selling alcohol to underage patrons
Deputies say that nine employees at nine bars, eateries and stores in Ontario County last week were busted for selling alcohol to minors. It followed a countywide crackdown on selling to underage patrons. Between 6 ... more
Aronson retires from court in Ontario County on Dec. 31
Stephen Aronson was a young attorney in the early 1980s when an opportunity arose to become a Canandaigua City Court judge. “I was 34 then, but I think I had the right temperament for it,” ... more
Christmas row in Canandaigua (photo)
This photo by Steve Eichorn captured the season after the sun went down in Canandaigua ... more
CHRISTMAS GALLERY: Local photographer captures the season throughout FLX
His stunning photos shared to social media throughout the year always put a smile on the faces of those who encounter them. Steve H. Eichorn, a local photographer, with a strong following snapped this series ... more
Digital predator targets teens at schools in Ontario, Wayne, & Yates
The Wayne Central School District is responding after their own students have been targeted by the online predator that has been reported throughout Yates and Ontario counties. Now, students in Wayne County are on alert ... more
All eyes on one bird (photo)
This particular bird was not pleased with the with the extra eyes and attention. Photo by Steve H. Eichorn ... more
