Gorham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deputies arrested a man after responding to a report of a physical dispute outside a Gorham home early Monday morning. David E. Bradley, 45, of Kearney Road, faces charges of aggravated family offense and first-degree ... more

State troopers say a Florida man is accused of fatally shooting his two brothers during a dispute at a remote hunting cabin in Allegany County. New York State Police investigators in Amity report that 65-year-old ... more

After nearly a decade away, one of the Finger Lakes’ most celebrated musical traditions is officially coming back. Organizers have confirmed the Gorham Pageant of Bands will return in 2026, marking the 58th edition of ... more

The Marcus Whitman School-Based Health Center just earned one of the top honors in New York education — less than a year after opening its doors. On October 14, the New York State School Board ... more

Recreational use is back on the table for Flint Creek in Ontario County. State officials lifted a months-long advisory Wednesday after water tests showed the creek is safe for swimming, boating, and fishing. The New ... more

Deputies arrested a Stanley woman early Saturday morning after a rollover crash on County Road 24 in Gorham. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Aurora Orbaker, was charged with driving while intoxicated. According to the Ontario ... more

A car went up in flames Friday after a single-vehicle crash in Gorham closed part of Middle Road. Deputies said Aaron Hand, 38, of Rushville, was the only person in the vehicle when it crashed ... more

Nearly a month after a massive fire destroyed the Eco Operations warehouse in Gorham, residents are still dealing with the fallout, according to RochesterFirst.com. The fire contaminated Flint Creek, killing fish and prompting a state ... more

Two drivers were injured and one car burst into flames after a crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of State Routes 245 and 247 in the Town of Gorham. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies say Stephen ... more

Investigators have confirmed that the Gorham warehouse fire that triggered an environmental advisory involved a massive stockpile of expired hand sanitizer and other packaged materials. Sheriff outlines facility operations According to Undersheriff Michael Rago, the ... more

The fallout from a massive warehouse fire in Gorham continues, as state officials now warn of potential environmental and public health risks tied to the blaze. Advisory in effect for Flint Creek The New York ... more