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Galen crash caused by speed, driver sent to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports an investigation into a one-car crash that happened on Route 31 in the town of Galen. On Tuesday around 10 a.m. Christan Frisinger, 61, of Clyde was traveling west ... more
Deputies: Galen man threw hot coffee in face of family member, causing burns and injury

Deputies say a Galen man was arrested after a domestic incident on Wednesday. Kevin Horning, 41, of Galen was involved in a verbal altercation with another family member. That altercation turned physical- when he threw ... more
Sale price of Savannah Dhu, hunting resort in Wayne County, drops to $49M

Savannah Dhu is a little cheaper now! The retreat between Savannah and Galen has seen it's sale price be reduced by $16 million. It's a 4,000-acre retreat and hunting lodge, which includes a four-story building ... more
ATV owner ticketed following injury of a passenger in Wayne County

One man was injured in Wayne County on Saturday after falling off the back of an ATV. Michael Record was riding on the back of the ATV and grabbed onto the driver, Zackery Bowensteen, causing ... more
Town of Galen woman arrested following domestic incident

A Galen woman has been arrested following a domestic incident. Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a domestic incident in the Town of Galen Friday morning. Cheryl Horton-Roe was arrested after allegedly threatening ... more
Motorcyclist hospitalized at Strong after crash involving farm truck in Wayne County

One motorcyclist was hospitalized after a serious crash with a farm truck on Route 414 in Galen. Deputies said in a news release that Joseph Crocker, 35, of Wolcott was traveling south on Route 414 ... more
Deputies: Drunk driver crashes into Armitage Road Bridge with child in car

Deputies say a Sodus man is facing DWI charges, including a felony count, after a crash at the Armitage Road bridge in Wayne County. Stephen Verstreate, 28, of Sodus is accused of driving while intoxicated ... more
Deputies: Driver found passed out behind the wheel along Rt. 414 in Galen

Deputies say a driver was charged with operating while intoxicated in the town of Galen following a traffic stop. Tara Lyndaker, 48, was found intoxicated, parked along Route 414 in Galen just after 1 a.m ... more
Deputies: Lyons woman charged with DWI after crash on Rt. 31

Deputies say a Lyons woman was arrested following a crash that happened on Route 31 in the town of Galen. Evee Rivaldo, 29, of Lyons was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC over 0.08%, ... more
Deputies: Waterloo man charged with DWI after going 72 mph in 30 mph zone

Deputies report the arrest of a Waterloo man in Wayne County after a roadside investigation on Rt. 31 in Galen. According to deputies Stephan Britt, 26, of Waterloo was stopped for speeding when it was ... more
Deputies: Galen man parked running cars in roadway to deter speeders, slow traffic

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Galen man after an investigation on Old Route 31. According to deputies, Alan Lee Caldwell, 62, of Galen was charged with reckless endangerment after he ... more
Deputies: Wayne County man found with stolen car from Buffalo

Deputies arrested a Savannah man following a traffic stop after investigation revealed that the vehicle he was in had been stolen in Buffalo. Christopher Peay, 23, was arrested after a traffic stop on Daboll Rd ... more
Deputies: Galen man choked woman during domestic incident

Deputies arrested a 45-year-old Galen man following a domestic incident investigation. Charles Gilbert, 45, is accused of putting his hands around the throat of a woman- choking her during an incident. He was arrested for ... more
Update on bridge closures in Wayne County as rehabilitation along Erie Canal continues

Work has started on a bridge over the Erie Canal in Wayne County. DOT announced that the bridge carrying Lyons-Merango Rd. over the Erie Canal was closed on Monday. It will remain closed until late ... more
Lyons driver nearly caused head-on crash along Rt. 31, flees the scene before being arrested

Deputies say they arrested a Lyons man following an investigation into a hit-and-run crash that happened in the town of Galen on Saturday. Tylor Felix, 25, of Lyons was charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, ... more
One charged with drunk driving after crash investigation in Galen

Deputies arrested a 62-year-old Galen man for driving while intoxicated after a personal injury crash on December 10, 2020. It happened around 1:30 p.m., according to investigators, who say that Gary Jones, 62, of Galen ... more
Galen woman charged with DWI after domestic incident

Deputies report the arrest of a Galen woman following a domestic incident on Geneva St. in Lyons. Alicia Conboy, 34, of Galen is accused of getting in her vehicle after a domestic incident and driving ... more
Wood stove likely to blame after mill leveled by blaze in Galen

An Amish lumber mill was destroyed by a fire over the weekend in Wayne County. Clyde Fire Department Chief Joe Tavano Jr. told the Finger Lakes Times that approximately 70 firefighters were on-scene, and that ... more
Driver hospitalized after vehicle crashes into tractor-trailer

On December 10th around 1:30 p.m. deputies responded to a personal injury crash in the area of Clyde Marengo Road and Watson Road in Galen. Deputies say Gary Jones, of Galen became unconscious while driving, ... more
Wayne County man dispute property ownership, damages part of Empire State Trail

A Wayne County man was arrested following a property dispute near the Erie Canal. Floyd Chadwick, 58, of Galen was charged with second-degree criminal mischief, as a felony; as well as second-degree criminal contempt. He ... more
Town of Tyre will contract with Galen-Clyde Fire Department for protection in 2021

The Town of Tyre has gone another direction for fire protection. On November 19th the Town Board authorized a one-year contract with the Galen-Clyde Fire District for 2021. "For many, many years Tyre has engaged ... more

