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Butler, Dresden, and Interlaken win over $4.5M for community infrastructure: What’s on tap?
Several Finger Lakes communities received funding through New York State's Community Development Block Grant program, part of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Over $27 million was awarded statewide for 31 projects, including community planning, ... more
Butler society aims to restore historic church museum
The Butler Preservation Society hopes to repaint and repair the 1836 Church Museum ahead of the town's 2026 Bicentennial, according to The Finger Lakes Times. Trustee Lori Schmidt launched a fundraiser to raise $20,000 for ... more
Westbury Lumber plans $5.8M redevelopment of former Butler Correctional Facility
Westbury Lumber Co. is seeking tax abatements for a $5.8 million redevelopment of the former Butler Correctional Facility, a 201-acre site spanning Butler and Wolcott. The Wayne County Industrial Development Agency held a public hearing ... more
Sawmill eyes redevelopment of former Butler prison
Westbury Lumber Co. is seeking financial assistance for a $5.8 million redevelopment of the former Butler Correctional Facility in Wayne County. The Finger Lakes Times reports the project includes expanding operations, assessing existing buildings for ... more
Camillus man arrested for violating court order in Wayne County
A Village of Camillus man was arrested late Saturday night after violating a protection order during a domestic incident in the Town of Butler, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a ... more
What’s Next For Former Butler Correctional Facility? Redevelopment Option Selected by Wayne County
The long-abandoned Butler Correctional Facility is set for a new life as a hardwood sawmill, with Westbury Lumber Co. chosen as the preferred developer by the Wayne County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The Finger Lakes ... more
Wayne County seeks proposals for redevelopment of former Butler Correctional Facility
The Wayne County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA), in collaboration with Wayne County, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the former Butler Correctional Facility. The 201-acre site, nestled in the Finger ... more
Deputies: Butler woman head-butted person during domestic incident
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Butler woman following a domestic incident on Wednesday during the early morning hours. Deputies arrested Crystal Botterbusch, 40, of Butler for criminal mischief and harassment ... more
Wayne County eyes redevelopment of closed Butler Correctional Facility
Wayne County officials are optimistic about the redevelopment of the closed Butler Correctional Facility, following a well-attended tour of the site on January 23. Nearly 20 people, including real-estate developers and business representatives, participated in ... more
Butler man charged with DWI after crashing into farm equipment
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Butler man following a DWI crash. According to a news release, deputies arrested Nicholas Hildreth, 33, for DWI and other traffic violations after a crash ... more
Wayne County seeks redevelopment ideas for Butler Prison
Wayne County is actively seeking innovative ideas for the redevelopment of the former Butler Correctional Facility, a closed prison straddling the towns of Butler and Wolcott. The county's goal is to acquire the facility from ... more
Lyons National Bank mistakenly deposits $51,000 into wrong account: Butler man charged with grand larceny
State Police in Wayne County reported a case of mistaken identity leading to grand larceny, after Lyons National Bank branch in the village of Wolcott erroneously deposited over $51,000 in checks into the wrong account ... more
Butler highway superintendent charged with aggravated DWI in town-owned vehicle: BAC was more than twice the legal limit
It's been learned that the 48-year-old Butler man who was arrested for aggravated driving while intoxicated last weekend in Cayuga County is the current highway superintendent in the town of Butler. Richard Robinson III, 48, ... more
Butler man arrested for aggravated DWI in Cayuga County
Cayuga County authorities reported the arrest of a local man on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the early hours of Saturday. Richard Robinson III, 48, of Butler, was stopped by deputies from ... more
Deputies: Man had 0.28% BAC during traffic stop in Butler
Deputies arrested a 29-year-old man for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in Butler. Adam Ridley, 29, was arrested for DWI, aggravated DWI, and other charges after being stopped for a tail light violation ... more
Butler will revamp town properties with nearly $500K in grants
Officials in the town of Butler will soon begin a comprehensive enhancement of town areas, thanks to a sizable grant secured a few months prior. The Atlantic States Legal Foundation (ASLF) facilitated the project "Community ... more
Motorcyclist dies in wet roadway crash in Wayne County
A 36-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on State Route 89 at Montana Road in Butler, Wayne County, after a fatal incident on a rain-slicked curve. Traveling with fellow riders en route to Atlantic City, New ... more
13-year-old airlifted from ATV crash in Wayne County
State police provided an update on the ATV crash that happened in Butler on Tuesday. According to troopers, two juveniles were involved in the accident. Preliminary investigation has revealed that one ATV failed to negotiate ... more
Wayne County man threatened group of adults and children with BB gun: Now he faces 10+ charges
Deputies say a Butler man faces 10+ charges after a disturbance at his home on Memorial Day. According to a news release, James Merritt, 55, of Butler menaced a group of four adults and three ... more
