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Gorham man failed to appear for weekend work program at Seneca County Jail

On Thursday, February 2nd the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested 38-year-old David J. Buckland of Gorham, New York. The arrest stems from an incident that took place in June 2020 when Buckland was arrested for ... more
Community Bank plans to close in Rushville: Can a petition stop it?

Community Bank is planning to shutter it's Rushville location this spring. The deicision to close might not seem like a big deal to others in the Finger Lakes, or even those a few miles away ... more
WATCH: Waterloo, Whitman clash in a Tuesday night Finger Lakes East battle (webcast)

FingerLakes1.com Radio returns to Waterloo High School where the Waterloo Tigers are hosting the Marcus Whitman Wildcats in a Boys Finger Lakes East matchup. Join Nate Sharman and Paul Russo live from Waterloo with tip-off ... more
Deputies: Gorham man arrested for stealing truck that was recovered in city of Rochester

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 35-year-old Gorham man following a stolen truck investigation. Cody Betts, 35, was charged with grand larceny on July 27th after a months-long investigation. He's accused ... more
Rochester man charged with grand larceny after string of thefts through multiple Ontario County towns

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Rochester man following a string of larcenies throughout Ontario County. According to a news release, Daniel Steffen, 29, of Rochester was charged with fourth-degree grand ... more
Are changes coming to the Town of Gorham’s leadership? Councilor chimes in

Three positions are up for grabs this fall on the Town Board, which has been a hotspot for controversy over the last several months. Those three positions on the Town board up for grabs include ... more
Cirencione, Rago sworn-in to lead Ontario County Sheriff’s Office in 2023 and beyond

Ontario County has a new sheriff. Sheriff-elect David Cirencione and Undersheriff Michael Rago were sworn-in this week in a ceremony held at Finger Lakes Community College. Cirencione becomes the 47th sheriff of Ontario County. They ... more
Gorham home damaged by fire started by homeowners trying to thaw frozen pipes with heat gun

Don't try to thaw frozen pipes with a heat gun. That's the message from first responders and emergency personnel in Ontario County after a holiday weekend fire in Gorham. First responders were called to a ... more
Whitman, Moravia, Port Byron, and Weedsport districts get approval on capital projects: One measure fell short though

Tuesday was a busy day for local school districts, as capital votes took place throughout the region. Here's a wrap-up of what was on the ballot, and their outcomes: Voters in the Marcus Whitman school ... more
Gorham resident charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in Canandaigua

Police report the arrest of a 33-year-old Gorham resident following an incident at Jose and Willy's on November 17th. According to a release, Kari Bloom, age 33, was arrested for unlawfully dealing with a child ... more
Gorham Town Councilor Jake Chard talks budget, communication challenges, heated meetings, and more (video)

On Wednesday, Gorham Town Councilor Jake Chard was in-studio discussing the slate of issues the town board has faced over the last two months. An array of issues has caused headaches for residents who feel ... more
Gorham home heavily damaged by fire (video)
Firefighters were called to a major structure fire in the town of Gorham after dark on Tuesday. A house on Middle Road suffered serious damage and the flames could be seen from a significant distance ... more
Gorham Town Board holds off on passing budget as residents continue to challenge it

Wednesday’s meeting at Gorham Town Hall started off with privilege of the floor. One of the first people to speak was Tax Collector Adrienne Smith, who was one of the only town employees left out ... more
NEWS ROUNDUP: Biggest headlines of the day, plus where does Gorham go next? (video)

What's happening today around the Finger Lakes? Josh Durso and Rebecca Swift guide you through the biggest stories of the day, including continuing coverage of issues in the town of Gorham ... more
Gorham duo face felony charges after killing cat at their home

On October 31st the Ontario County Humane Society began investigating an alleged animal abuse case. The allegations indicated that an injured cat, a female black and white domestic shorthair wearing a flea collar, was taken ... more
Gorham residents let board know how they feel about 2023 town budget: “I can’t figure out what’s going on”

After the Gorham Town Board unveiled the 2023 budget at a meeting Wednesday, they were met with confusion and criticism. “I’m a retired electrical engineer,” resident Bob Gusciora said during the meeting. “I have done ... more
Police investigation adds new wrinkle to frustration in Gorham: Special meeting happening this week

In the last week there have been two new wrinkles in the growing contention between residents in the town of Gorham and its Town Board. On October 25th Gorham residents voted 509-162 to defeat a ... more
Gorham residents vote down bond resolution for massive, $5.5M highway building

Residents in the town of Gorham have spoken. The Town Board will have to go back to the drawing board next month with its plans to build a $5.5 million highway facility voted down. The ... more
Part IV: Gorham residents worried about County Road 18 traffic; “It’s like we’re a NASCAR qualifying lane”

Editor's Note: This is part of a series on issues in the town of Gorham that were highlighted at a contentious Town Board meeting last week. Links to all parts are, or will, be published ... more
Part III: Should short-term rentals be regulated in the Town of Gorham? A proposed law sparks debate

Why are residents in Gorham frustrated about a proposed local law on short-term rentals? While some believe its an unnecessary form of government regulation, others say it won't have a negative impact on operators of ... more
Part II: $5.5M Gorham Highway building will mean larger facility and higher taxes, but should it go forward anyway?

Why are residents in the town of Gorham so frustrated with the town board as it attempts to move forward with a new highway building? Because it will raise taxes significantly on those who call ... more

