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Newark man arrested for stalking in domestic investigation
A Newark man is facing multiple charges after allegedly violating a court-issued Stay Away Order of Protection in a prolonged domestic incident, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Jerard I. Hughson, 64, of W ... more
Newark man charged with DWI after driving off road in Arcadia
A Newark man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly drove off the road in the Town of Arcadia while intoxicated, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene at ... more
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Newark’s quest for sectional title ends with loss to Pittsford Sutherland
The Newark girls' basketball team entered the sectional tournament as the sixth seed in a highly competitive Class A bracket. They battled their way to the championship game on Saturday afternoon at Finger Lakes Community ... more
Lincoln Fire Department seeks lawn care proposals
The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department is accepting contractor proposals for lawn mowing and trimming services for the 2025 season. Bidders must be fully insured and able to provide proof of insurance if selected. The contract ... more
Newark man arrested after refusing court-ordered eviction
A Newark man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly refusing to comply with a court-ordered eviction, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to 1114 South Main Street at 10:10 a.m. to enforce ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Waterloo, ER boys, Newark girls punch tickets to finals; Lyons boys fall in OT
A handful of Section V boys’ and girls’ sectional semifinal games were contested on Tuesday night, and a few more Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advanced to the finals this weekend. The Waterloo boys outlasted Finger Lakes ... more
Newark’s first DRI project begins with Coventry Commons
Construction has begun on Coventry Commons, a $60 million redevelopment of a former industrial site in Newark. The project, backed by $2 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funds and a $1 million Restore NY ... more
SATURDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Lyons boys hold off Whitman; Mynderse, Waterloo boys to meet in semifinals
The quarterfinal round of the 2025 Section V boys’ and girls’ tournaments wrapped up Saturday, with more Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advancing to the semifinals while others saw their seasons end. The slate featured a great ... more
Former Marbletown fire chief arrested for stealing over $100K from department
A former fire chief and treasurer of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department has been arrested for allegedly stealing $101,000 from the department over four years. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine ... more
FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Halsey joins 1000-point club as South Seneca moves on; Penn Yan girls stun Waterloo
The quarterfinal round of the 2025 Section V boys' and girls' tournaments kicked off Friday night, with several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advancing to the semifinals while others saw their seasons end. The slate featured another ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Eldridge joins 1000-point club as ER girls advance; Mynderse boys cruise into second round
The first round of the 2025 Section V boys and girls tournaments concluded Wednesday night, with several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams moving on to the quarterfinals while others saw their seasons come to an end. The ... more
Newark Drama Club brings ‘Mamma Mia’ to the stage
The Newark Drama Club is set to present the beloved musical “Mamma Mia” this weekend, promising an energetic show filled with ABBA’s greatest hits. Directed and choreographed by Emily Howard, the production features a large, ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Newark boys top Pal-Mac in OT; Mynderse girls roll into second round
The high school basketball postseason began Tuesday night with a full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes games, but only two were decided by single digits. The most thrilling matchup unfolded in Wayne County, where the Newark ... more
Newark planning and zoning boards to review cannabis retail permit
The Village of Newark Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will each hold meetings in March to review a request for a special use permit allowing a cannabis retail business to operate in the ... more
Perkins School donates to Wayne County Humane Society
Perkins School students and staff celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 14 by donating 160 items to the Humane Society of Wayne County. Executive Director Mark Plyter collected supplies, including pet food, treats, ... more
Newark mayor apologizes for cemetery cleanup controversy
Newark Mayor Jonathan Taylor apologized at a meeting this week for a cemetery cleanup last November that removed more than seasonal decorations, sparking community outrage. However, an investigation into potential wrongdoing by public works employees ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Waterloo girls, ER boys capture league titles; Pal-Mac’s Shelby Geer hits nine threes
On the second to last day of the high school basketball regular season, a dozen games were played across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. The Waterloo girls secured the Finger Lakes East title, while the East ... more
Newark man charged after child pornography investigation
A State Police investigation led to the arrest of a Newark man earlier this month following a child exploitation tip. Scott W. Weber, 65, was arrested after police executed a search warrant on his electronic ... more
Fairville Fire Department brings back fish fry dinners
The Fairville Fire Department will host its annual Fish Fry Dinners every Friday from March 7 through April 18, starting at 4:30 p.m. Meals cost $15, with a fish-only option for $9. Both dine-in and ... more
