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Rt. 14 closed for hours in Phelps after tractor-trailer slams into minivan

On Wednesday around 4 p.m. first responders were called to a protion of State Route 14 in Phelps for a two-car crash with injuries. Investigators found Shirley Maines, age 80, of Geneva was driving a ... more
Love Handles Eatery offers unique meal delivery service in Ontario County and beyond

A local meal delivery startup in Phelps offers customers a unique experience when it comes to dinner. Tom and Erika Carpenter started their business, The Love Handles Eatery, out of their home. Once they built ... more
Pursuit between Ontario, Wayne counties results in multiple arrests: Felony weapon and drug charges filed

State police arrested three people on felony weapons and drug charges Sunday morning after a pursuit that began in Phelps, Ontario County and ended in Lyons, Wayne County. According to troopers, a loaded .223 AR ... more
Welfare fraud investigation nets six arrests in Seneca County

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office says investigators arrested six people in relation to a welfare fraud investigation that concluded on November 2nd. The arrests stemmed from joint-investigations between Sheriff's Investigators and the Seneca County Division ... more
Midlakes seniors organize series of blood drives to help with shortage: When are they happening?

Three seniors at the Midlakes High School took matters into their own hands when they learned about the blood shortage that exists in the healthcare setting. Cate Peacock, Callie Walker, and Hanna Godkin have been ... more
Nicholas Ganster will be next superintendent at Midlakes

Newark's high school principal will be the next superintendent of schools in Midlakes. Nicholas Ganster will be the next superintendent of the Phelps-Clifton Springs school district. He'll start in the role next month. “I am ... more
Arcadia contractor pleads guilty after taking money, not completing work in Ontario County

A Wayne County contractor has pleaded guilty to one count of petit larceny after being accused of grand larceny earlier this year. Kevin Hall, of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to the charge in Phelps Town Court ... more
Waterloo golf team gets another win: Siblosky goes low again

The Waterloo varsity golf team continued its strong performance getting a win at home. The team took on Midlakes, playing the par-36, back nine at Silver Creek Golf Club in Waterloo. Senior John Siblosky continued ... more
MVP Health Care Fitness Court opens in village of Phelps

A new fitness court is open for public use in the village of Phelps. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held earlier this month opening the new MVP Health Care Fitness Court. Provided. It's a free, open-air ... more
Phelps man charged with felony DWI after accident

Police say a Phelps man was arrested after responding to a personal injury accident in Junius. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office arrested Seth White, 26, of Phelps for felony driving while intoxicated. It was reported ... more
W-FL High School Football Week 1 Scoreboard

Week 1 of the high school football season kicks off on Friday night. Check out the full slate of games below, and check back here for all of the results throughout the weekend. Friday, September ... more
WEDNESDAY HS REPORT: Marcus Whitman girls soccer blanks Mynderse; Waterloo girls volleyball downs Marion

Fall sports are officially in full swing as several high school teams were in action on Wednesday. Check out the results and the next slate of games below. GIRLS SOCCER SCOREBOARD (8/31): Mynderse 0 @ ... more
Phelps, MVP Health Care, and National Fitness Campaign bring free outdoor fitness court to Community Center
Phelps, MVP Health Care and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) announced a partnership to bring a free, outdoor Fitness Court® to The Phelps Community Center located at 8 Banta St., Phelps. The Fitness Court is scheduled ... more
Man charged with DWI after personal injury crash in Ontario County

A Springville man was charged following a personal injury crash on Saturday. Marcus H. Schutze, 28, of Springville was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Deputies located Schutze’s vehicle in a ditch in the area of ... more
Phelps man charged with endangering the welfare of a child

Police say a Phelps man was arrested following report of a disturbance on July 31. According to a news release, the Canandaigua Police Department arrested Robert L. Taylor, 35, of Phelps for endangering the welfare ... more
Phelps man violates court order, shoots and kills victims dog

Deputies say that on Friday around 6:15 p.m. they were dispatched to a report of shots fired on Falkey Road in the town of Phelps. Investigators determined that a domestic incident occurred involving 44-year-old James ... more
OWWL Library System takes traveling Story Walks on tour

The OWWL Library System is partnering with libraries in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties to launch OWWL Libraries Traveling Summer StoryWalks®. Ten different books will rotate through nine locations each week through September 4, ... more
Phelps man violates order of protection

A Phelps man was taken into custody after an incident at a residence. According to a news release, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office arrested Constantyn Wirlo, 29, of Phelps for criminal contempt. The arrest was ... more
Traffic delayed on Thruway after crash near exit 42

Traffic was snarled on Friday during rush hour as crews cleaned up from a crash near Exit 42 on the Thruway. Motorists were backed up for miles as traffic was reduced to one lane in ... more