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Gorham man charged after domestic incident, fentanyl seizure
An Ontario County man faces felony criminal mischief and drug possession charges following a domestic incident Sunday night in Gorham, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested 31-year-old Kolten Lee Randall at about ... more
Gorham plans oil-and-stone road work
Drivers in the Town of Gorham should expect oil-and-stone work on several local roads beginning today, according to the town. Crews will work on Bassage, Clark, Crowe, Mumby, Phelps, Robson and Walters roads. The project ... more
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Manchester crash
A firefighter suffered injuries that were not life-threatening while crews battled a fully involved house fire on state Route 364 in Gorham on Friday morning. Hours earlier, a Palmyra motorcyclist was airlifted after a separate ... more
Motorcyclist flown to hospital after Gorham crash
A Canandaigua motorcyclist was flown to Strong hospital Wednesday after a crash at State Route 247 and Lake to Lake Road in the town of Gorham, the Ontario County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies said Edward ... more
Comptroller finds Gorham Fire District procurement issues
Gorham Fire District officials did not always seek competition when buying goods and services, leaving taxpayers with less assurance that purchases were made economically and in the district's best interest, according to a June audit ... more
Gorham Historical Society receives $10,000 grant for Hoffman House Museum
The Town of Gorham Historical Society has received a $10,000 grant from Lyons National Bank as volunteers continue work to turn the historic Hoffman House on Main Street into a new museum. Christine Copper, branch ... more
Rochester woman cited after Gorham motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital after a crash Wednesday in the Town of Gorham, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the crash happened June 24 near County Road 11 ... more
Marcus Whitman senior earns ESL scholarship for community impact
A Marcus Whitman High School senior is among 10 students across the Rochester and Finger Lakes region to receive a college scholarship from ESL Federal Credit Union. Lydia Foust was awarded a $2,000 ESL College ... more
Yates County bridge detour sparks farm concerns
A proposed nine-mile bridge detour could add thousands of dollars in costs for Yates County farmers, according to the Finger Lakes Times. County officials are weighing whether to detour traffic during repairs to the Ferguson ... more
Gorham, Penn Yan projects included in $113 million statewide water infrastructure investment
New York is directing millions of dollars toward water infrastructure upgrades across the Finger Lakes, including a major treatment plant overhaul in Gorham and wastewater system improvements in Penn Yan. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday ... more
Horseheads man charged with burglary after Gorham investigation
A Horseheads man was taken into custody Thursday after Ontario County deputies said he unlawfully entered a home in Gorham and stole property from inside. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office said 56-year-old David Raymond Wing ... more
Marcus Whitman winterguard earns silver at circuit championships
A strong debut in a higher level of competition helped the Marcus Whitman Varsity Winterguard secure a second-place finish at a regional championship event late last month. The team took silver at the North East ... more
Ontario County man arrested after allegedly violating court order in animal cruelty case
Authorities say a Gorham man already facing an animal cruelty charge was found in violation of a court order after deputies discovered multiple dogs at his residence during a search tied to an ongoing investigation ... more
Audit finds errors in Gorham fire tax distribution
An audit by the New York State Comptroller found that the Town of Gorham improperly distributed fire insurance tax proceeds. The review examined how the town handled foreign fire insurance tax funds between January 2023 ... more
Marcus Whitman drama club stages ‘Tuck Everlasting’
Students at Marcus Whitman High School will bring a classic fantasy story to the stage later this month. The Marcus Whitman High School Drama Club will perform the musical “Tuck Everlasting” March 20–22 in the ... more
Disturbance leads to assault charge in Gorham
A reported disturbance on County Road 18 ended with a 20-year-old man facing an assault charge Monday night. Jordan E. Wicks, 20, of Shortsville, was arrested after deputies responded around 7:25 p.m. to 4112 County ... more
Marcus Whitman to host winterguard show
Color guards from across Western New York will take the floor this weekend as Marcus Whitman hosts its annual winterguard showcase. The Marcus Whitman Band & Guard Boosters will present the Artistry in Motion Winterguard ... more
Underage party leads to arrest in Gorham
A burglary alarm at a Gorham home led deputies to an underage party and an arrest Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a residential alarm on State Route 364 ... more
FINGER LAKES BASKETBALL REPLAY: Marcus Whitman, Mynderse clash in Thursday night game (webcast)
FL1 Sports was live from Arthur L. Baker Gym in Seneca Falls to tipoff the 2025-26 broadcast season. The Mynderse Academy Blue Devils hosted the Marcus Whitman Wildcats in a renewal of what has turned ... more
