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Butler man and woman charged with violating mutual stay-away orders
A Butler man and woman were charged with criminal contempt after Wayne County deputies said they found each person was subject to an active stay-away order protecting the other. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office identified ... more
Documentary highlights Butler’s fight against sludge facility
A new documentary featuring Butler residents’ successful opposition to a proposed sewage sludge-composting facility will be screened Wednesday at the Ohmann Theatre in Lyons, according to the Finger Lakes Times. “The Sludge War,” created by ... more
Former Butler prison property goes to lumber company
The former Butler Correctional Facility property has been transferred to Wayne County and awarded to Westbury Lumber of Red Creek, according to RochesterFirst. The Wayne County Industrial Development Agency selected the company through a competitive ... more
Two teens charged after fire at former Butler prison
A fire investigation at the former Butler Correctional Facility in Wayne County has resulted in felony charges against two teenagers accused of breaking into a building and setting multiple fires inside. An 18-year-old and a ... more
Wayne County schools ask voters to balance rising costs with stable classrooms
Wayne County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide the future of school spending across nine districts, with most proposals staying within New York’s tax cap while districts grapple with rising health insurance ... more
Wayne County fire department failed to fix longstanding financial oversight problems
A follow-up review by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller found the South Butler Fire District failed to implement most of the financial oversight reforms recommended after a 2021 audit uncovered widespread ... more
Four Wayne County towns celebrate 200 years together Saturday
A four-town parade, candlelight service, and long-awaited theater reopening will turn Wolcott into a community-wide celebration Saturday, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Butler, Huron, Rose, and Wolcott will mark the 200th anniversary of the ... more
Butler man charged after allegedly threatening child with bat
A domestic incident in Wayne County escalated to criminal charges after deputies say a man threatened a child with a baseball bat. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 36-year-old Thomas Ackermann following ... more
Deputies: Butler man sexually abused child at his home
A Butler man was arrested this week following an investigation into child sex abuse at a residence there. Thomas Krebs, 42, was taken into custody after a domestic incident. Investigation into the incident revealed that ... more
Wayne County IDA advances prison redevelopment plan, weighs workforce housing incentives
The Wayne County Industrial Development Agency met earlier this month to discuss a range of economic development initiatives, including a multimodal transportation study, ongoing property transfers, and potential incentives for workforce housing. The board also ... more
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
