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RG&E completes $23 million substation in Sodus, improving energy reliability
RG&E has completed a $23 million modernization project at a substation in Sodus, increasing capacity and reliability for more than 3,300 customers in the area. The upgrades are part of Avangrid’s $7 billion investment plan ... more
Village of Red Creek employee subject of state police search: 20-year-old faces sex charges
State police say a Village of Red Creek employee was arrested after a search warrant was conducted in the beginning of the week. On Monday, January 20, state police investigators executed a search warrant on ... more
Sodus Point urges residents to follow safety rules for de-icers on frozen bay
The Village of Sodus Point is reminding residents to adhere to local laws regarding de-icers as solid ice returns to Sodus Bay for the first time in years. Officials are emphasizing the importance of proper ... more
Sodus Point Mayor Dave McDowell bids farewell to public service after 7 years
Mayor Dave McDowell has announced his resignation effective January 31, 2025, marking the end of a seven-year tenure during which he led the lakeside community through significant growth and challenges. In a heartfelt message in ... more
Lyons Man Accused of Stalking Code Enforcement Officer in Sodus Point
A Lyons man has been arrested for stalking following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies took Guy C. Rukbost, 52, into custody on December 2 after executing a warrant issued by the ... more
Sodus Point ZBA to hold public hearing Tuesday over pair of projects
The Sodus Point Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. hosted from Village Hall at 8356 Bay Street. There are two proposed construction projects on the agenda, each ... more
Sodus Point Zoning Board to hold public hearing on special permits and variances
The Sodus Point Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and special meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will take place at Village Hall (8356 Bay Street), and the ... more
Waterspouts photographed over Lake Ontario from Sodus Point
Waterspouts were seen over Lake Ontario from the shores of Sodus Point on Tuesday. Photos by Mark Schallmo showed multiple funnels touching down in the water several miles out. Waterspouts are caused by temperature differential ... more
Sodus Point drinking water system requires $12.8 million upgrades
A public hearing in Sodus Point regarding the village's drinking water system revealed significant infrastructure issues, with only a small number of residents in attendance. Engineering firm Barton & Loguidice presented findings from their study, ... more
No injuries after boat capsizes in Sodus Bay
A boating incident in Sodus Bay on Wednesday evening resulted in a capsized vessel, but all four occupants made it safely to shore. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the open bow boat, operated ... more
Educators explore coastal resilience at Sodus Point workshop
Fifteen educators from ten school districts will gather in Sodus Point on Monday for a workshop on Great Lakes coastal resilience. Hosted by New York Sea Grant, the event includes tours of Lake Ontario coastal ... more
Sodus Point group works to protect water with regular testing
Sodus Point is now doing weekly water tests to ensure top-notch water quality. A group of citizen scientists with Save Our Sodus are testing water from streams feeding into Sodus Bay. The group formed 25 ... more
UPDATE: Body of missing boater recovered, identified in Sodus Bay
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports that the body of Rodney A. Bundschuh, 59, of Victor, was found at 8:15 p.m. in Sodus. Bundschuh's body was located with the help of New York State Police, ... more
$6.7M contract awarded for Sodus Bay repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has awarded a $6.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC for repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. This is the largest investment ... more
Deputies: Sodus Point man exposed himself in Newark
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a man from the Village of Sodus Point after a disturbance in Newark. Deputies arrested 50-year-old Scott Gessin of Margaretta Road for public lewdness. Authorities allege ... more
Sodus Bay to Celebrate 25 Years of Ecological Care
"Save Our Sodus" (SOS) is celebrating 25 years of protecting Sodus Bay with a special event, "SOS Bay Day," on July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oscar Fuerst Baseball Field in ... more
Sodus Point wins land-access dispute in village
The village of Sodus Point has prevailed in a land-access dispute against Guy and Kathy Berretta, who installed a fence blocking a public right-of-way. On April 25, New York State Supreme Court Judge Rick Healy ... more
Crumbling Sodus Bay Breakwater to get overhaul thanks to federal funding
The Sodus Bay East Breakwater, a vital environmental and recreational structure in Sodus Point is set to undergo significant restoration. After more than 90 years of shielding the community from lake waves, the L-shaped breakwater ... more
Sodus man had BAC more than 2x the legal limit
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Sodus man following a traffic stop. Michael Kennedy, 58, was originally stopped for running a red light in the village of Sodus. After field sobriety ... more
