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Travelers frustrated by new Thruway rest stops after busy holiday weekend
Over Memorial Day weekend, many travelers experienced the newly renovated rest areas on the New York State Thruway, part of a $450 million initiative to overhaul all 27 rest areas along the 570-mile superhighway. Many ... more
Manchester man threatened person with sawed off shotgun, then fled the scene dumping the weapon in the woods
Deputies report the arrest of a Manchester resident following an investigation in Palmyra. Jason Harrison, 42, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, menacing, and criminal possession of a controlled substance ... more
Manchester Shortsville school district announces new superintendent
The Board of Education for Manchester-Shortsville Central School District has announced the appointment of Christopher Barnard as the new superintendent of schools. Barnard, who currently serves as the superintendent in Dundee Central School District, will ... more
Another candidate enters race for Ontario County Clerk: This time promising to look into Geneva, Victor DMV locations
Former Ontario County Deputy Clerk Heidi Barend Guerrie is running for the top job. She will be running as a Democrat in the primary election after receiving more than 1,100 signatures during that process. She ... more
Fatal Thruway crash: Two dead after car carrying four collides with guiderail
A fatal accident occurred on Saturday on the Thruway, resulting in the tragic death of two international students. Olivia Moore, a 21-year-old from the United Kingdom, was driving a 2022 Kia Soul westbound on I-90 ... more
Canandaigua, Red Jacket, and Romulus moving forward with name changes after state ruling
The Canandaigua City School District is among those that will have to change its name after a state ruling about Indigenous mascots and team names. While they hoped to get Seneca Nation approval to keep ... more
Inside the all-new Clifton Springs Rest Area: Much larger than Junius location (video + photos)
For those who were underwhelmed by the Junius Ponds Rest Area along the New York State Thruway in the heart of the Finger Lakes, the newly-opened Clifton Springs Rest Area will elicit the exact opposite ... more
When will Chick-fil-A open at new Clifton Springs rest area on Thruway?
Last week the Thruway Authority announced the official opening of the Clifton Springs Service Area in Ontario County. It was a big moment for travelers who previously relied on that location heading east along the ... more
Clifton Springs service area reopens: What new restaurants are open now?
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced the reopening of the Clifton Springs Service Area on Tuesday after a recent modernization project. The service area is located on I-90 eastbound between the Manchester and ... more
Three juveniles arrested after stolen Kias crash into each other, flee troopers in Manchester
State Troopers and Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three juveniles after they were observed intentionally crashing two stolen Kia Souls into each other on State Route 96 in the town of Manchester. The incident took ... more
Deputies: Manchester man shoved girlfriend down during dispute
Deputies report the arrest of a Manchester man following a domestic incident in Palmyra. According to a news release, Torrance Coleman, 27, was charged with harassment after becoming physical during a dispute. He's accused of ... more
Manchester man treated at Strong following one-car crash, later charged with DWI
Deputies report the arrest of a Manchester man following an accident investigation that happened on Dewey Road around 3:15 a.m. on February 19th. Deputies arrested Matthew Chase, 30, of Manchester for driving while intoxicated. Investigation ... more
No injuries after two-car drunk driving crash in Manchester
On Friday around 9:30 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a rollover crash at the intersection of Armington Road and State Route 21. Deputies said Corey Lincoln-O'Neil Carptenter was operating a pickup truck, heading north on ... more
Manchester man sentenced to 9 years after pleading guilty to attempted murder
A Manchester resident was sentenced to nine years in prison for a shooting incident that occurred in 2020 at a Canandaigua apartment complex. Michael Delgado, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder, criminal possession ... more
Manchester man pleads guilty to sex abuse ahead of trial
A Manchester man has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual abuse and attempted criminal sexual act, just days before his trial was set to begin. Thor R. Baker, 40, of Port Gibson, entered an Alford ... more
DEC permit for Manchester quarry in review phase: Public has chance to comment
The owners of Dolomite Products Quarry and Asphalt have applied for a new air facility permit for their plant at 1719 Lovers Lane. The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in Avon has tentatively agreed ... 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
Manchester man accused of assaulting physically helpless woman
State police arrested a Manchester man on felony rape charges after an investigation. Matthew Beck Jr., age 25, of Manchester is accused of sexually assaulting a physically helpless woman in the village at an earlier ... more
Manchester man stole backhoe, burned and sold it for scrap
Deputies report the arrest of a Manchester man following an investigation into a stolen backhoe. Edward Monroe III, age 39, of Manchester was charged with conspiracy and possession of stolen property. The charges stem from ... more
