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Investigation continues into apparent murder-suicide in Galen
Wayne County authorities are continuing an investigation into an apparent murder-suicide that happened earlier this week. Two people were found dead, and since an initial update immediately after first responders were called to the scene, ... more
Suspected murder-suicide under investigation in Wayne County
Two people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds at a home in the town of Galen on Wednesday, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The county 911 center received a report around 11:46 ... more
Wayne, Ontario towns receive major state road safety funding
Towns in Wayne and Ontario counties are receiving a combined $1.27 million for road safety projects through a statewide funding round announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The awards are part of $43.2 million being distributed ... 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
Galen man charged with possessing contraband at Wayne County Jail
A Galen man is facing charges after authorities say he was found with prohibited items while incarcerated at the Wayne County Jail. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports Antione K. Harris, 39, was charged following ... more
Man charged after lab confirms cocaine in prior Galen DWI investigation
GALEN — A 76-year-old Greece man was charged after laboratory results confirmed a substance seized during a prior DWI investigation tested positive for cocaine, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Michael G ... more
Man killed in skid steer accident in Wayne County
A man died Tuesday after a skid steer fell on him in the Town of Galen, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say John Thoms Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene shortly ... more
Galen man arrested for DWI in Clyde
A driver was arrested in the Village of Clyde after deputies say he was caught operating a vehicle under the influence with an expired inspection. Timothy J. Furman, 41, of the Town of Galen, was ... more
Galen woman arrested on bench warrant after missing court for three months
Deputies arrested a Galen woman Wednesday evening after she failed to appear in court for three consecutive months. Jolene L. LaPlant, 36, of Lyons, was taken into custody at her residence in the Town of ... more
Arcadia woman charged with DWI after speeding stop
A Wayne County woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after allegedly speeding through the Town of Galen. Hallie L. Ford, 24, of Arcadia, was pulled over on July 8 at 8:43 p.m. after deputies ... more
Galen woman charged after vehicle theft in Lyons
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Galen woman early Saturday morning after she allegedly entered private property and stole items from a vehicle. Charlotte A. Furman, 53, of Route 414, is accused ... more
Galen woman arrested after domestic dispute investigation
Deputies arrested a woman Thursday night in the Town of Galen following an investigation into a reported domestic dispute. Authorities identified the suspect as 46-year-old Sherry L. Brown of Benning Road. Deputies from the Wayne ... more
Galen man arrested for bad check, larceny at Savannah store
A Galen man has been arrested following an investigation into a bad check and larceny case at a convenience store in Savannah, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies took Joseph A. Smith, 51, ... more
Wayne County deputies investigate crash in Galen
Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one person injured Tuesday afternoon in the town of Galen. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle that had ... more
UPDATE: Two-car crash turns to six-car pileup due to snow in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has released new details about the multi-car crash that shut down Route 414 in the Town of Galen on Monday afternoon. Authorities say the chain-reaction collision started as a two-car ... more
Clyde-Galen Fire District responded to 896 calls in 2024
The Clyde-Galen Fire District responded to 896 calls in 2024, with 603 in Clyde/Galen, including EMS services, and 293 in Tyre, excluding EMS. The department expressed gratitude to supporters for their continued encouragement and highlighted ... more
Wolcott man charged with DWI after Galen motorcycle crash
A Wolcott man faces multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, following an October motorcycle crash in the Town of Galen, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. William A. Lyman, of Furnace Road in Wolcott, ... more
Galen woman arrested for harassment and endangering welfare of a child
A Galen woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting her roommate during a domestic dispute, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Kathryn J. Betts, 65, following an investigation into an incident that ... more
Auburn Woman Charged with Drug Possession After Suspicious Vehicle Incident
An Auburn woman was arrested Monday in connection with a drug possession investigation stemming from an incident earlier this year, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies charged Haley N. Pinard following a suspicious condition ... more
