Category: Ontario

Apple, grape, and stone fruit growers in parts of the Finger Lakes can apply for USDA emergency loans after a disaster declaration. The declaration covers 32 New York counties affected by weather … more: Fruit growers eligible for emergency loans after disaster declaration

Williamson residents are being asked to weigh options for the future of the town's volunteer ambulance service. A Town Board-appointed EMS evaluation committee warned that Williamson Volunteer Ambulance Service is in … more: REPORT: Williamson Volunteer Ambulance in danger of closing, Town faces tough decision

Williamson residents have limited fresh food options nearly two years after the town's only grocery store closed. The former Breen's Market location on Route 104 is now set to … more: Two years after Breen’s closure, Williamson residents have grocery gap

The Sandy Creek Boat Launch in Hamlin closed immediately Thursday because high Lake Ontario water had significantly submerged its docks, state officials said. The state Department of Environmental Conservation ordered the Monroe … more: Sandy Creek Boat Launch closes due to high Lake Ontario water

State fisheries staff will hold two public meetings in August to discuss ongoing walleye research in Irondequoit and Sodus bays and seek help from anglers collecting data. The meetings are … more: DEC plans walleye research meetings for Irondequoit, Sodus bays

Three regional advocacy groups will hold a rally Sunday in Ontario to oppose federal immigration enforcement and show support for immigrants and victims of racist violence. The event is scheduled for … more: Groups plan anti-ICE rally Sunday in Ontario

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has opened applications for one-time grants aimed at strengthening nonprofit operations across a six-county region that includes Ontario and Wayne counties. Health and human … more: United Way opens capacity-building grant applications for regional nonprofits

Another defendant in the Sam Nordquist murder case is scheduled to appear in Ontario County Court on Wednesday. Jennifer Quijano, also known as Brooklyn, is the defendant scheduled … more: Nordquist defendant due in court this week

Saunders Finger Lakes Museum Executive Director Natalie Payne has received a 2026 Women of Distinction Award from Professional Women of the Finger Lakes. Payne was honored in the Professional Achievement category for leadership, … more: Saunders Finger Lakes Museum director receives Women of Distinction award

An Ontario man was arrested after Wayne County deputies said he was found with crack cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this year. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Charles E. … more: Ontario man charged after Wolcott traffic stop

A traffic stop in the Town of Ontario led to the arrest of a local woman on a driving while intoxicated charge, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Melissa Winter, 41, … more: Ontario woman charged with DWI after traffic stop

A months-long investigation into stolen construction materials from a Town of Ontario job site has resulted in a felony larceny charge against an Irondequoit man. Juan Baute-Delgado, 51, was charged with fourth-degree grand … more: Irondequoit man charged in Ontario job site theft investigation

Championship matchups continued to take shape Wednesday across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. Penn Yan boys lacrosse powered into the Class D final with a balanced scoring effort, while Geneva held off Wayne … more: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 27 scoreboard

A Rochester man was arrested in Wayne County after deputies said he violated an order of protection during a traffic stop investigation in the town of Ontario. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office … more: Rochester man charged with criminal contempt after Ontario traffic stop

Thursday’s sectional slate brought plenty of tense postseason moments across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several local teams surviving and advancing in dramatic fashion. Bloomfield softball edged Byron-Bergen in a back-and-forth battle highlighted by … more: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 21 scoreboard

Tuesday brought postseason games and regular season finales across the Wayne-Finger Lakes as standout performances and sectional victories highlighted another busy night of spring sports action. Victor boys lacrosse knocked off Brighton … more: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 19 scoreboard

Monday in the Wayne-Finger Lakes unfolded with no shortage of late-inning drama and a handful of pitching efforts that set the tone across the diamond. Wayne softball erased a seven-run deficit with a … more: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 18 scoreboard

A Wayne County man was taken into custody early Friday after deputies said he crashed his vehicle off Ride Road in Williamson while intoxicated. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Brandon … more: Ontario man charged with DWI after crashing into tree in Williamson

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 … more: Wayne County schools ask voters to balance rising costs with stable classrooms