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Geneva woman charged with DWI and obstruction in Phelps

A Geneva woman was arrested after a traffic stop in the Town of Phelps revealed multiple offenses, including driving while intoxicated. Deputies identified the suspect as 43-year-old Miosotis J. Rodriguez Martis, who was pulled over ... more
Castle Creek group pushes for creek restoration

A grassroots alliance called Friends of Castle Creek is aiming to educate Geneva residents about preserving the spring-fed creek and its watershed. The group, led by JJ Nicholson, stresses the importance of sustainability, flood resiliency, ... more
Historical and political memorabilia show returns to Geneva

History lovers and collectors will flock to Geneva this Saturday for the 51st annual Historical and Political Memorabilia Show hosted by the Monroe D. Ray Chapter of the American Political Items Collectors. The event will ... more
Cornell Automatic breaks record again at Seneca7 race

Cold winds couldn't stop Cornell Automatic from making history Sunday at the Seneca7, a grueling 77.7-mile relay race circling Seneca Lake. The Ithaca-based team shattered their own male course record by five minutes, finishing in ... more
Geneva man sought after crash downing power lines

Ontario County deputies are searching for a Geneva man who fled after crashing into a utility pole early Saturday at State Route 245 and County Road 5, according to police. The crash downed power lines ... more
Moving Up Day 2025: Hobart and William Smith celebrate student achievements

Hobart and William Smith Colleges will host Moving Up Day 2025 on Friday, May 2, honoring academic success, leadership, and campus contributions. The event brings together students, faculty, and families to celebrate a century-old tradition ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 25 scoreboard

Bloomfield softball remained undefeated with a win over Wellsville, powered by Brianna Leitten's five RBI, including a three-run home run. Meanwhile, Lyons cruised to yet another victory behind another perfect night at the plate from ... more
HWS earns national research designation from Carnegie

Hobart and William Smith Colleges joined a select group of schools this month recognized for outstanding research. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education named HWS a “Research College”, placing it among just 216 ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 23 scoreboard

Geneva girls lacrosse stayed undefeated with a one-goal win, while Victor earned a key victory over Pittsford. On the baseball field, Canandaigua outlasted Greece Athena in a high-scoring battle, and Gananda rolled to its seventh ... more
Geneva earns bronze for climate efforts

The Town of Geneva has achieved Bronze Certification as a Climate Smart Community, joining a statewide effort to reduce emissions and promote environmental resilience, according to the Finger Lakes Times. This recognition reflects the town’s ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 22 scoreboard

Canandaigua boys lacrosse stayed unbeaten with a one-goal win over Spencerport, while Geneva’s offense exploded in a dominant victory over Mynderse/Romulus. On the diamond, Mynderse senior Alan Plummer powered another big win with a perfect ... more
Geneva launches expanded recycling and trash program

A new recycling and trash program at the Geneva Resource Recovery Park will launch on May 1, offering expanded services and stricter guidelines to promote sustainability and reduce landfill waste. The City and Town of ... more
Geneva City Council schedules public hearing, approves ordinance, and starts planning 26 budget

The Geneva City Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening, effectively beginning the new budget process. Transfer station ordinance gets approved The council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance to formally establish a ... more
Sage named alumni relations director at Hobart and William Smith

Melanie N. Sage ’95, P’25, P’27 has been appointed Executive Director of Alumni and Alumnae Relations at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, the institution announced. A Geneva native, HWS graduate, and longtime advocate for the ... more
Geneva’s planning and development director to step down in May

David West is moving on. The city of Geneva's director of planning and economic development will resign from his post next month, according to an announcement from City Manager Amie Hendrix. West, who has led ... more
Geneva YMCA will put on saucy event this weekend

The scent of simmering sauce will fill the air on Sunday, April 27, as the Geneva YMCA hosts its much-anticipated Sunday Sauce Dinner—an all-takeout fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus, 39 Milton Street. The event, ... more
Early morning Geneva fire contained by first responders

Geneva firefighters responded swiftly to a Monday morning fire, containing the blaze to a rear addition and preventing major damage to the main structure. According to a post by Hydrant Hose Company No. 1, crews ... more
Hundreds of Runners to Circle Seneca Lake as Seneca7 Returns April 27

Thousands of athletes and spectators will descend on the Finger Lakes next weekend as the Seneca7 running relay returns for its 13th year, bringing traffic changes and a high-energy atmosphere to the region. The 77.7-mile ... more
Geneva Rotary Honors Local Leaders at Gala

Community service took center stage as the Geneva Rotary Club presented five Paul Harris Fellow Awards at its annual Service Above Self Gala, according to a club announcement. The prestigious honors, named after Rotary’s founder, ... more