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Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 9 scoreboard
Despite a rain-soaked Wednesday night, several Wayne-Finger Lakes fall sports teams took the field, highlighted by big offensive performances in girls soccer. Marcus Whitman’s Aliysiah Clark scored three goals, Gananda/Marion’s Hannah LaBarge recorded a hat ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 8 scoreboard
Week 2 of the Wayne-Finger Lakes high school fall sports season got underway Tuesday with a loaded slate of soccer, volleyball, tennis, and golf matches. Penn Yan remained unbeaten in boys soccer behind two goals ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 4 scoreboard
The opening week of the Wayne-Finger Lakes fall sports season continued Friday, with the first full slate of football games taking center stage. Midlakes, Bloomfield/Marcus Whitman, and Lyons/Sodus opened their football campaigns with victories. Lyons/Sodus ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 3 scoreboard
After Wednesday's storm forced several postponements, Thursday brought a full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes fall sports action. Penn Yan and Naples went to overtime in a thrilling boys soccer matchup, while Mynderse bounced back from ... more
4-year-old dies after Phelps pool incident
A 4-year-old boy died Tuesday after being hospitalized for several days following a drowning incident in a family pool in the village of Phelps, the Ontario County Sheriff's Office said. The child died Sept. 1 ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 1 scoreboard
The Wayne-Finger Lakes fall sports season is upon us, with Tuesday bringing the first full slate of action for area teams. Mynderse's Elijah Doell scored twice in a close boys soccer matchup with Palmyra-Macedon, while ... more
Music for Mom benefit returns to Phelps Sept. 11-12
The ninth annual Music for Mom benefit will bring two days of live music, raffles, art demonstrations and food trucks to Crafty Ales & Lagers in Phelps on Sept. 11 and 12. The event honors ... more
4-year-old in guarded condition after being found in Phelps pool
A 4-year-old boy remained in guarded condition Thursday after he was found unresponsive in a family pool in the village of Phelps, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies, Phelps firefighters and Mercy EMS ... more
Ayers Brothers to perform Croce tribute in Phelps Aug. 15
The Ayers Brothers will perform the music of Jim Croce with special guest Tony Holiday during a concert Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Phelps Arts Center. The show is scheduled for 7:30 to 10 p.m ... more
Phelps woman pins ex-husband between vehicles during domestic
Ontario County sheriff's deputies arrested a Phelps woman Tuesday after investigators alleged she used her vehicle to pin her ex-husband between two vehicles during a domestic disturbance. Marie Anne Tavalare, 43, is accused of intentionally ... more
Phelps man charged after Wayne County road rage shooting
A Phelps man has been arrested after state police investigated a road rage shooting that injured a woman in Wayne County. State police said the incident happened around 8:53 p.m. June 17 after the victims ... more
Midlakes announces fourth quarter honor rolls
Midlakes Middle/High School has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls for June 2026. The lists recognize students in grades seven through 12 in the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District ... more
FLX Chamber highlights Wadhams Enterprises history at Phelps mixer
The Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce highlighted more than 75 years of Wadhams Enterprises history during its June Business After Hours networking mixer in Phelps. The June 10 event was held at Wadhams Enterprises' ... more
Phelps author releases children’s book about bullying
A Phelps author has released a children's book about a third grader learning to respond to bullying with courage and kindness. Andrea Zettlemoyer's "Bully on the Playground" follows Lauren, a third grader whose school life ... more
Midlakes seniors earn New York State Seal of Biliteracy
More than a dozen Midlakes High School seniors have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy after demonstrating high-level proficiency in two or more languages. The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District said the recognition ... more
Lyons man faces assault charge after altercation
A 20-year-old Lyons man was charged with assault after deputies said a disturbance earlier this month left another person injured. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Josiah Z. Baker, of Phelps Street in Lyons, was ... more
Midlakes names valedictorian and salutatorian for Class of 2026
Midlakes High School has announced its top academic honors for the Class of 2026, naming Jonathan Capozzi as valedictorian and Maya Stevenson as salutatorian. Capozzi plans to attend Canisius University, where he will study forensic ... more
Five Midlakes seniors commit to college athletics
Five members of the Midlakes High School Class of 2026 have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level while pursuing degrees in a variety of fields. The student-athletes were recognized for signing ... more
Phelps projects move forward with $4.5 million in state funding
A long-planned hotel renovation, upgrades to a popular village park and a new community gathering space are among seven projects moving forward in Phelps after receiving final approval for $4.5 million in state funding. The ... more
