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DeSales grad Joe Tyler buried in Arlington National Cemetery
Former Genevan Joe Tyler made it known that when he died, he wanted to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His wish was granted July 11. Founded in 1866, Arlington is considered the most famous ... more
Coveted ’63 Corvette cruises into Geneva
Ron Laurenza leaned on the hood of his 1963 split-window Corvette coupe, parked on Seneca Street during Friday’s 19th annual Geneva BID Cruisin’ Night, and looked around. He was surrounded by friends he had not ... more
Lake to Lake Women’s 55th Community-Birthday Calendar coming soon
When Nancy Taylor motors around the city, it’s not always to run errands. “I am always driving around town and getting ideas for our calendar picture,” said the chairperson of the Lake to Lake Women’s ... more
Passalacqua named new police chief in Geneva
The City of Geneva has a new police chief. Acting Police Chief Michael Passalacqua was promoted to the position of Police Chief - effective Friday, July 27th. After the City Manager team's discussions with the ... more
Sage Gerling selected to become next city manager in Geneva
The City of Geneva has a new city manager. Acting City Manager Sage Gerling has made it through the selection process. According to a message from Mayor Ron Alcock, City Council will now work to ... more
Geneva incurs big tab for Trinity Episcopal Church redevelopment project
The battle over a project that would convert the historic Trinity Episcopal Church into a hotel, events center and restaurant has been a costly one for the city. Documents released by the city under the ... more
Geneva City Council meets, but still mum on manager search
Another closed-door meeting with nothing to report. Well, for now. The Geneva city manager search has been in the hands of Council for more than a month without a decision on who will be the ... more
Generations Bank announces the addition of Teresa Velez De Morales as AVP – Office Manager
Generations Banks announces the hiring of Teresa Velez de Morales as Office Manager. Velez de Morales will be responsible for managing the Generations Bank offices of Geneva and Phelps. Velez de Morales has been in ... more
Summer Evening in Ontario County (photo)
A summer evening at the Geneva Lakefront. Photo by Rachel Burkholder ... more
A Quiet Conversation in Ontario County (photo)
These two deer enjoyed a morning stroll during their secretive conversation. Photo by Walt Dyson ... more
Medley on Linden returns to Geneva
Come drink, dine and dance on Geneva's romantic Linden Street as the Smith Center for the Arts brings back its popular Medley on Linden on Sunday, August 19th from 4PM to 7 p.m. Celebrating the ... more
Police: Geneva man forged $8K worth of checks
On July 19th at approximately 4:55 pm officers of the Canandaigua Police Department arrested a 19-year-old Geneva resident after an investigation into two forged checks. Jaden D. Carr was charged with forgery in the second ... more
Genevan’s second novel focuses on millenials, relationships
Cameron Miller’s new novel is about millennials, people in their 20s, who frequent a popular urban cafe and discuss their life dreams — and roadblocks to achieving those dreams. The Episcopal priest’s novel is titled ... more
Macedon man airlifted after three-way crash near SR 96
Deputies say they were called to a multi-vehicle accident on County Road 6 near State Route 96 on Thursday around 9:26 am. They say Wayne A. Dunbar, 30, of Macedon entered Route 96 from County ... more
City Council meets Monday to discuss city manager search
City Council is scheduled to meet in special session at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss its search for a new city manager. The meeting will be in the second-floor conference room at City Hall, 43 ... more
Saving Geneva’s historic buildings a challenge
It is early on a Thursday morning. The parking lot at Geneva’s iconic Presbyterian Church just off Washington Street is nearly full. Inside, the community room is bustling with county workers holding one-on-one meetings with ... more
Firefighter saves drowning infant in Geneva
Officials in Geneva are celebrating the actions of a Geneva firefighter after saving an infant's life from drowning. Firefighter Joseph Adulte, of Hydrant Hose Company No. 1 was ar the right place at the right ... more
North Carolina woman hospitalized after Phelps accident
One person was sent to Strong Memorial Hospital after an accident in the Village of Phelps on Tuesday. Deputies say they responded to the accident on State Route 88 at Mary Street around 3:17 pm ... more
Phelps teen airlifted with serious injuries after wreck at Rt. 14 intersection
A Phelps teen was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital, while three others were sent to Geneva General after a violent two-car accident on Monday. Deputies say 18-year-old Cody Silsby, of Phelps was traveling east on ... more
Deputies: Geneva man ticketed after car crashes into house
Deputies say a Geneva man was cited after falling asleep at the wheel - resulting in his vehicle to collide with a home located at 5839 Ridge Road in Sodus. Trevon J. Whitfield, 24, of ... more
15th annual Musselman Triathlon results
The fifteenth-annual Musselman Triathlon was contested Sunday, July 15. The race, consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike, and a 13.1-mile run, saw competitors come from across the country and Canada. Awards were five-deep ... more
