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Farmington woman killed after being hit by car on State Rt. 96

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office says they're investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident that happened on State Route 96 around 9:41 p.m. Deputies along with first responders from Victor-Farmington Ambulance, Farmington Fire Department, and New York ... more
State surplus auctions coming to the Finger Lakes: Vehicles, highway equipment, and other items up for grabs in Farmington and Newark

The New York State Office of General Services is set to conduct two auctions in the Finger Lakes area, featuring surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and various other items. These auctions, part of the state's ongoing ... more
Farmington home heavily damaged after fire on Sunday

Firefighters were called to a large structure fire in Farmington on Sunday afternoon. The home, which became fully-engulfed in flames appeared to be heavily damaged. Victor firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 4 p.m ... more
Farmington duo arrested after assaulting, hospitalizing young child

Two Farmington residents are accused of abusing a young child. Luis O. Rodriguez and Stephanie P. Chavez, were arrested on Thursday following accusations of physically abusing a three-year-old girl, as reported by the Ontario County ... more
State police: Farmington teen found SAFE after search

Update: The missing person investigation has since been called off. State police are searching for an 18-year-old Farmington resident. According to police, Adam Nhaila, 18, was last seen on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. leaving ... more
RBJ names Kyle Johnson, CFO at Leonard’s Express one of region’s best financial leaders

The Rochester Business Journal and the Rochester Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) have selected Kyle Johnson, Chief Financial Officer of Leonard’s Express, as a “Financial Leaders 2023” honoree. Johnson is one of four Rochester-area executives ... more
Farmington residents frustrated after assessments double: While some say they will pushback, others say they may leave NY

Farmington residents are alarmed after receiving letters from the town that double their property assessments, according to RochesterFirst.com. The residents, from a neighborhood in Farmington, are now seeking to challenge the town's decision and have ... more
Farmington woman guilty in $20,000 Geneva dental practice theft

A 30-year-old woman from Farmington has been convicted of felony grand larceny after stealing over $20,000 from a dental practice in Geneva where she worked. Breanna Reed was found guilty of fourth-degree grand larceny by ... more
Deputies: Penfield man accused of using fake money to buy drinks at Finger Lakes Gaming

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Penfield man following an investigation at Finger Lakes Gaming and Casino. According to a news release, Dante Cianciola, 40, of Penfield is accused of using ... more
Farmington parents left scrambling after Care-A-Lot Child Care forced to downsize due to staff shortages

Farmington parents are facing increased stress due to a worsening childcare shortage, as Care-A-Lot Child Care has been forced to close several classrooms at their Farmington location, impacting 30 families. The decision comes as a ... more
Vietnam vet from Farmington receives high school diploma

A Vietnam War veteran from Farmington has finally received his high school diploma, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Pam Helming. Rudolph "Rudy" van der Velden was born in the Netherlands and came to ... more
Driver arrested after Farmington crash

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office provided an update on a motor vehicle accident that happened on March 15th in the town of Farmington. On March 16th around 12:33 a.m. deputies arrested Carlos Camilo-Fernandez, 48, of ... more
Farmington NP joins advanced surgical services team at F.F. Thompson

UR Medicine Thompson Health has announced that Christine Lyon, a Farmington resident and certified nurse practitioner, has joined the Advanced Surgical Services team. Lyon has been employed by F.F. Thompson Hospital for 19 years, having ... more
UPDATE: Troopers ID bicyclist killed in Farmington accident

State police have provided an update on the fatal accident involving a bicyclist on Route 332 in Farmington. According to an updated news release, Candy Rau, 52, of Farmington was struck-and-killed when cycling on Route ... more
UPDATE: Troopers ID Clifton Springs man as victim in Farmington wreck

State police provided a second update over the weekend on the fatal crash that claimed one life in Farmington on Friday. Cole Estey, 35, of Clifton Springs was killed in the crash on Shortsville Road ... more
More recognition for Leonard’s Express in Farmington

Leonard's Express, a leading transportation services provider, has been named one of North America's top 20 fleets to drive for by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge. This is the second consecutive year that ... more
Rochester man had 29 Suboxone strips during traffic stop in Ontario County

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Rochester man following an investigation on January 28th along State Route 332. Roy Maldonado, 31, was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance, AUO, ... more
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Farmington woman

Police arrested a Farmington woman following a traffic stop on North Main Street in Canandaigua. Barbara Dixon, 63, was charged with DWI after it was determined that she had been operating her vehicle in an ... more
Farmington man faces felony charge after investigation in Ontario County

Deputies report the arrest of a Farmington man following an investigation. Details of the investigation were not released. However, Travis Domville, 33, of Farmington was taken into custody in Bloomfield on one felony charge. Domville ... more