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Firefighters battle large barn fire in Yates County: Investigation underway
Multiple fire departments battled a major barn fire on Voak Road in Potter Monday night. The blaze, reported at 8:40 p.m., quickly engulfed the structure. Firefighters from Benton, Bellona, Penn Yan, Middlesex, Potter, and Rushville ... more
Man arrested for DWI after high-speed pursuit reaches 100+ mph in Yates County
A 71-year-old Rochester man was arrested Saturday evening after leading deputies on a high-speed chase through Yates County, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Donald G. Symer was initially spotted on Voak ... more
Farmington Driver Caused Two-Car Crash in Yates County
A two-car crash occurred at the intersection of Middle Road and Ferguson Corners Road on Tuesday at 3:32 p.m. Yates County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that Ermilyn C. Naganag, 36, from Farmington, New Mexico, failed to ... more
Stanley woman prevented victim from calling 911 during domestic incident
The Yates County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Stanley woman following a domestic incident over the weekend. Around 6:30 on Sunday deputies arrested Elizabeth Pastore, 53, for criminal mischief. The charges stem from ... more
Potter man sentenced for incest and coercion: Court to decide in February on sex offender status
In Yates County, a 20-year-old man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to serious charges of incest and coercion. Nelson Weaver, a resident of Potter, faced the consequences of his actions in a recent court ... more
Seneca Falls man airlifted after Yates County crash
A car crash in Yates County resulted in a Seneca Falls man being airlifted to the hospital on Friday. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were called to the scene at the intersection ... more
One hospitalized after slippery conditions leads to Yates County crash
An Ontario County man was taken to the hospital following a motor vehicle accident on Thursday in the Town of Potter, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred when 52-year old Andrew ... 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
Fatal crash: 18-year-old ticketed for speeding after Yates wreck
First responders say a Naples man was killed in a one-car accident in Yates County early-Friday. The crash happened in the town of Italy around 9 a.m. Edward Johnson, 73, was a passenger in a ... more
Penn Yan motorcyclist airlifted after serious crash in Yates County
Deputies say a Penn Yan man was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital after a car-motorcycle accident in the town of Jerusalem on Wednesday. The car was operated by Tracey Irwin, of Potter, who was traveling ... more
Camper destroyed by fire in Yates County
A fire on July 31 is being blamed for destroying a camper in the town of Potter. According to first responders, deputies were called to a camper fire in the town of Potter. The fire ... more
Yates County: How to protect your family from rabies exposure, free pet vaccine clinics available
Yates County Public Health is offering free rabies vaccine clinics over the next few months to help your beloved pets stay safe and healthy. Animals most likely to carry rabies are bats, skunks, raccoons and ... more
Naples man killed in fatal overnight crash in town of Potter
Deputies say a Naples man died in a one-car crash late-Monday in the town of Potter. The Yates County accident happened on Phelps Road when Timothy Decker 57, of Naples was traveling down the roadway ... more
Sheriff Ron Spike says accidents that involve horse and buggies are preventable
A horse-drawn buggy was hit by a car on State Route 364 in Potter on Sunday, making it the second major accident involving a horse and buggy in the last ten months. Sheriff Ron Spike ... more
One dead after fatal car-buggy crash in Yates County
The Yates County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a car and horse-and-buggy. It happened on Sunday in the town of Potter along State Route 364 near Oak Road. Deputies said Robert Clark, ... more
Former Potter town clerk who stole $27K will spend 6 months in jail
The former town clerk in Potter will spend six months in county jail after stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for personal use, according to officials. Julie Brown, who previously served as Potter Town Clerk, ... more
Crews from Ontario, Yates counties called to serious crash involving bucket truck
First responders were called to the scene of a serious crash on Voak Rd. around 9:30 a.m. in Ontario County. It resulted in first arriving firefighters to call for more manpower, and for Voak Rd ... more
Officials: Former clerk in Yates County stole over $24,000 in license fees, tax payments from residents
Investigators say that a 49-year-old who previously served as the Town of Potter Clerk and Tax Collector was arrested after an investigation involving the District Attorney's Office, and State Comptroller's Office. Julie Brown, 49, of ... more
Snowy postcard (photo)
It was a scene that looked like something captured in a postcard. This photo by Tracie Marie ... more
