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Deputies: Geneva man scrapped customers’ cars after repair shop closed
Deputies say a Geneva man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing and scrapping vehicles from his former business, which was located in the Town of Phelps. Thomas J. Bayer, Sr., 47, of Geneva was arrested ... more
Geneva PD look into armed robbery
City police are investigating an armed robbery that allegedly occurred last week at a house on East North Street. “This does not appear to be a random act, and we are still looking into it,” ... more
Maher KO’s mentor, defending Geneva City Golf Champ
This time, student bested mentor. Joe Maher, who lost to his varsity coach in last year’s Geneva City Golf Championship final, gained a measure of revenge by eliminating the defending champion from the 2018 tournament ... more
Police: Former Geneva man stole $1,464 in merch from Seneca Falls business
On Monday at approximately 1:15 pm police arrested a former Geneva resident on drug and larceny charges following an investigation. Todd J. VanDeMortel, 52, was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree and criminal ... more
Geneva Chamber announces 2018 Membership Harvest Celebration date & location
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it will hold its 2018 Membership Harvest Celebration from 5:30PM to 8:30PM on Wednesday, September 26th. The event, which was first introduced as the Chamber's third major ... more
Driver ticketed after ‘freak accident’ claims Waterloo woman’s life
Investigators say they have found the truck involved in the fatal freak accident, which left a Waterloo woman dead after a rock was thrown from a vehicle that had recently left the Ontario County Landfill ... more
Rochester man charged after felony drug investigation in Geneva
On August 10th at approximately 2:28 pm police arrested a Rochester man in Geneva on felony drug charges. Rodney J. Lowman, 37, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was held ... more
Geneva man arraigned on manslaughter charge following 2017 burglary
A 23-year-old Geneva man has been arraigned on a manslaughter charge after an investigation into a 2017 burglary. Jeffery A. Salone Jr., 29, of Geneva was arraigned in Ontario County Court for first-degree manslaughter, a ... more
Event at Bicentennial Park in Geneva will target ‘GOP Tax Scam’
Vowing to present the real facts about the “GOP Tax Scam,” a coalition of local progressive groups will gather for a peaceful and educational rally at Bicentennial Park in Geneva on Tuesday, August 14th, from ... more
Senator Helming to honor Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy who saved a life
Senator Pam Helming today announced that she will honor Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Munzert by presenting him with the New York State Senate Liberty Medal during the opening ceremony of the 163rd Wayne County ... more
NS HO6 in Ontario County (photo)
Norfolk Southern H06 arrived in Geneva this past Sunday. Photo by Justin Shaw ... more
Police: Man arrested on felony drug charges in Geneva
Police arrested a 20-year-old Rochester man on felony drug charges after an investigation in Geneva. On Thursday around 5:08 pm Dona J. Hawkins Jr. was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. It ... more
Geneva man hopes sharing his story of abuse will bring change
Peter Saracino, 66, of Geneva alleges he was sexually abused by a Capuchin Franciscan priest when he was eight-years-old. Thursday marked 27 years to the day that Saracino confronted his alleged abuser in a letter ... more
Police: Geneva woman left dog in 100 degree car at Walmart
Police say a 35-year-old Geneva woman was ticketed after officers received a civilian complaint about a dog trapped inside a hot vehicle at Walmart. The incident unfolded at the Walmart Supercenter located in Seneca Falls ... more
THE DEBRIEF: Geneva names new police chief, city manager; and latest in Seneca Falls, Auburn politics (podcast)
The City of Geneva named their next City Manager and Chief of Police, but a lot of questions remain after a clouded search process that led some to believe that things weren't as they seemed ... more
Geneva man charged with DWI after taking out utility pole on White Springs Rd.
On Sunday around 3:31 pm deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on White Springs Road in the Town of Geneva. Deputies say James Patrick Moschiano, 44, of Geneva was driving and struck a utility ... more
HWS president search: ‘We’re going to take our time’
If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard much about the search for Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ next president, it’s because there has not been much to report. “We’re just getting started,” said Andrew “Andy” ... more
Geneva councilor’s Trinity remarks anger city attorney
A city attorney has taken issue with Ward 4 Councilor Ken Camera’s criticism of the city’s handling of the Trinity Episcopal use-variance application, including the associated costs paid to outside legal counsel. Camera also questioned ... more
Council confirms Gerling as Geneva city manager
City Council made it official Wednesday night. Sage Gerling is the new city manager. Council voted 8-1 to appoint Gerling and approve her contract. Ward 6 Councilor John Greco cast the lone no vote, but ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Kevin Henderson talks campaign for Ontario Co. Sheriff (podcast)
Taking more than three decades of experience with him, Ontario County Sheriff Candidate Kevin Henderson wants residents to know that he cares about the community and its future. Sitting down with Josh Durso on Inside ... more
Police: Geneva man arrested on felony drug charges
On Wednesday around 11:15 am the Geneva Police Department arrested a 41-year-old Geneva man on felony drug charges and is being held without bail. Devon R. Martin, 41, of Geneva was charged with second-degree criminal ... more
