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Phelps man charged with possessing LSD

Deputies say a 24-year-old Phelps resident was arrested for possessing a controlled substance after a traffic stop on State Route 96 over the weekend. On Sunday around 1:40 am deputies arrested Dustin Wyatt Albrecht for ... more
One hospitalized after crash in Phelps

Deputies responded to a two car crash with injuries at the intersection of State Routes 96 and 88 on Thursday. Investigators say a vehicle, operated by Danielle Bellis, 33, of Phelps was heading east on ... more
Phelps woman suffers serious injuries, hospitalized at Strong following knife attack by Phelps teen

New details have been released by authorities after the community learned that a 17-year-old viciously attacked his mother with a knife during a dispute. Brandon Schulter, 17, of Phelps was charged with felony first-degree assault ... more
Midlakes bumped out of Class B baseball state tournament
The Midlakes Screaming Eagles put together their first championship season in more than three decades, but were unable to keep the good times going Saturday. Royalton-Hartland bumped Midlakes out of the regional round of the ... more
Midlakes defeats Newark for Sectional baseball crown

The Midlakes Screaming Eagles baseball team cruised past the Newark Reds to capture the Section V Class B baseball championship on Saturday in Canandaigua. Midlakes jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the top of ... more
Deputies: Newark man smoking from glass pipe while driving charged with DWAI

A 48-year-old Newark man was stopped by deputies in Phelps on Saturday after allegedly smoking marijuana from a glass pipe while driving. Steven L. Stevens, 48, of Newark was charged with driving while ability impaired ... more
Deputies: Phelps driver struck, passenger injured during Rt. 96 crash

One person was sent to the hospital after a crash on a busy stretch of State Route 96 in Victor. Deputies say they were called to the scene around 8:21 p.m. on Friday. A vehicle, ... more
FingerLakes1.com Local Mother’s Day Guide

[/siteorigin_widget] Make Mom’s day a special one with these great local tips for awesome, unique gifts and delicious special Mother’s Day brunch offerings… [/siteorigin_widget] This Mother’s Day, treat the mom in your life like the ... more
Ontario Republicans endorse candidates for November elections

The Ontario County Republican Committee recently endorsed candidates for Ontario County Judge, Sheriff, Treasurer and Coroner and Governor, State Senate and State Assembly. Trisha Turner, chair of the county committee, praised the committee members for ... more
UPDATE: Phelps man faces multiple charges after violent crash, teen passenger in ‘guarded’ condition

In an update Monday afternoon, authorities say the 21-year-old driver of a vehicle that crashed, causing serious injuries to a 17-year-old passenger — has been charged. Justin Palombi, 21, of Phelps — the operator of ... more
Cabin fire under investigation in Phelps
A fully-involved cabin fire was reported on West Townline Road in Phelps Saturday evening. The call was reported around 7:45 p.m., when Junius and Oaks Corners fire departments were called to the scene. Crews on-scene ... more
Clifton Springs teen charged with assault after altercation

A Clifton Springs teen was arrested on an assault charge after a fight with another juvenile female in the Phelps-Clifton Springs area. Deputies say that Amber Lynn West, 16, of Clifton Springs was charged with ... more
Phelps fire likely caused by unattended cooking on stove

On Tuesday around 5:10 p.m. firefighters responded to a kitchen fire in Phelps after it was discovered by the residents. Phelps and Oaks Corners fire departments were called to the scene, with initial units arriving ... more
MIDLAKES FALLS IN TROY: Screaming Eagles historic season ends at NYS semifinals, 60-48

The Midlakes girls varsity basketball was the last Wayne-Finger Lakes boys or girls basketball team still playing when they took the court at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy on Friday afternoon for the NYSPHSAA ... more
FLX WEEKLY: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Edition (podcast)

More winter weather is delaying the start of spring, which officially begins next week in the Finger Lakes, but spirits should still be high with St. Patrick's Day coming up on Saturday. Join Sydney Rogers, ... more
KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: March Madness & Bills Making Moves (podcast)

This week Kenny talks about his surprise when the Syracuse Orange received their at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Also, a breakdown of the Buffalo Bills front office moves this past week, A shout-out to ... more
MAKING HISTORY: Unbeaten Midlakes girls roll on to NYS Final Four with win over Fredonia

Midlakes junior Alaina Forbes scored a team-high 29 points to lead her undefeated Screaming Eagles girls varsity basketball team to a 70-60 victory over Section VI Class B champion Fredonia in the NYSPHSAA Far West ... more
Deputies: Phelps man arrested after encouraging 12-year-old to purchase marijuana

Officials say a 37-year-old Phelps resident was taken into custody after an investigation into the promotion of marijuana use to a 12-year-old. Deputies arrested Joshua Brotz, 37, for endangering the welfare of a child after ... more
Main Street bridge in Phelps (photo)

The Main Street bridge in Phelps on March 2nd looked beautiful with the recently fallen snow. Photo by Debbie Bower ... more
UNBEATABLE: Midlakes girls capture first Sectional Championship since 1975 (full game video)

The Midlakes girls entered the 2018 postseason with a perfect 20-0 record. Four games later in the Section V Class B Tournament they are still undefeated and now can call themselves Sectional Champions for the ... more
Waterloo man, Phelps woman sent to area hospitals after Ontario County crash
Deputies say they were called to the scene of a two-car crash in Phelps on Wednesday around 3:06 p.m. The accident took place at the intersection of County Road 23 and Forthill Road when a ... more