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Lyons man charged after short foot pursuit
A Lyons man faces misdemeanor charges after deputies said he ran from them and resisted arrest during an encounter Thursday evening on Geneva Street. Jonathan K. Tarver, 37, was charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration, ... more
Lyons woman accused of receiving more than $2,800 in SNAP benefits
A Lyons woman was arrested Thursday after investigators accused her of receiving more than $2,800 in SNAP benefits to which she was not entitled, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Jessica Desius, 37, was charged ... more
The Sludge War documentary screening event set for Lyons Aug. 5
A free environmental documentary screening event billed as a five-year examination of buried toxic material is set for Aug. 5 at the Ohmann Theatre in Lyons. The one-night event for "The Sludge War" will begin ... more
Lyons Athletic Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026
The Lyons Central School Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome five former standout athletes and one championship team as part of its Class of 2026, the committee announced. This year's class includes Kyle Gravino (Class ... more
Lyons man charged with unlawful imprisonment after disturbance
A Lyons man was charged early Friday after deputies said he forcibly kept a victim from leaving and tried to grab her phone while she contacted emergency services. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested Christopher ... more
Lyons man indicted on three drug sale charges
A Lyons man was arrested Thursday on an indictment warrant accusing him of selling crack cocaine at two Lyons residences, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Antwan M. Terry was indicted on one count of ... more
Auburn man charged after three-county pursuit that began in Lyons
An Auburn man was charged after deputies said he fled a traffic stop in Lyons and led police through three counties Tuesday afternoon before officers took him into custody in Seneca County. Darren O. Vatter, ... more
Lyons man charged after cinder block damages window
A Lyons man was charged with criminal mischief after deputies said he threw a cinder block at a neighbor's window, causing more than $250 in damage. Quevell C. Strong, 33, was arrested July 13 following ... more
Lyons man gives deputies false name to prevent arrest
A Lyons man was charged after deputies said he gave them a false name and initially prevented them from taking him into custody July 13. Quevell C. Strong, 33, was arrested at a Holley Street ... more
Lyons woman faces robbery, assault charges after June incident
A Lyons woman faces felony robbery and other charges after deputies said she struck and choked a man and took his phone while he was trying to call 911. Alisha G. Abbott, 38, was arrested ... more
Second Lyons man charged in June attack, robbery investigation
A 29-year-old Lyons man was arrested July 16 on robbery, assault and other charges connected to an alleged June attack on Spencer Street, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies allege Michael J. Gilpin, aided ... more
Lyons man charged in June robbery investigation
A 31-year-old Lyons man was arrested July 16 on robbery, assault and other charges stemming from an alleged attack on Spencer Street in June, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies allege Dakota J. Norris, ... more
Lyons man charged with cocaine possession after parole search
A 49-year-old Lyons man was charged July 18 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after cocaine was allegedly found during a May search of his home, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies ... more
Treasures Along the Erie garage sale returns Aug. 1 in Wayne County
Newark, Lyons, Clyde and Savannah will hold the Treasures Along the Erie community garage sale Saturday, Aug. 1, with residents and businesses invited to participate. Sellers can be added to the event map at no ... more
Delivery driver dies after van rolls into Wayne County home
A delivery driver died after being pinned between a van and a porch support during a package delivery in Wayne County, state police said. Troopers said the incident happened around 8:29 p.m. July 6 at ... more
Yates Chamber honors community award winners at annual dinner
The Yates County Chamber of Commerce honored several people, businesses and organizations during its 2026 Annual Dinner in Penn Yan. The dinner was held June 10 at Climbing Bines and was presented by Lyons National ... more
Midlakes announces fourth quarter honor rolls
Midlakes Middle/High School has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls for June 2026. The lists recognize students in grades seven through 12 in the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District ... more
Macedon woman accused of food stamp misuse in Wayne County
A Macedon woman was arrested Thursday after a welfare fraud investigation in Wayne County, deputies said. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Raven Wilson, 28, of State Route 31F in Macedon, was charged with misuse ... more
Lyons man accused of stealing drinks, hot dogs from Dollar General
A Lyons man was arrested after deputies said he stole alcoholic drinks and hot dogs from a Dollar General store in the town of Lyons. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Jonathan K. Tarver, 37, ... more
