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Lake erosion claims historic Sodus Beechwood chimney
A century-old chimney at Beechwood State Park has collapsed into Lake Ontario after years of shoreline erosion, according to News10NBC. The structure was the last remaining piece of a building that served as a Girl ... more
Sodus Point prepares for busy summer season as water levels remain favorable
With Lake Ontario water levels expected to remain stable through the summer and a slate of community events on the horizon, Sodus Point officials say the village is entering the season focused on maintenance, improvements ... more
Lake Ontario erodes Beechwood shoreline
Lake Ontario has swallowed nearly 80 feet of shoreline at Beechwood State Park over the past three decades, according to the Times of Wayne County. The ongoing erosion has claimed trees, soil and portions of ... more
Fiber project reaches Sodus islands
A rare underwater construction project is bringing high-speed internet to island residents in Sodus Bay, according to 13WHAM-TV. Spectrum crews are drilling beneath the bay floor to connect Eagle Island, LeRoy Island and Crescent Beach ... more
Sodus Point property tax bills due June 30
Property owners in the Village of Sodus Point should have received their 2026 village tax bills, which were mailed June 1 and are due by June 30. Village officials are reminding residents who have not ... more
Sodus seniors planning June trip to see ‘Anastasia’ at Geva Theatre
Local seniors will have an opportunity later this month to see the Tony Award-nominated musical “Anastasia” during a day trip organized by the Sodus Go-Getters and Destinations Tours and Travel. The trip is scheduled for ... more
Sodus, NR-Wolcott schools win $920K court judgment
Two Wayne County school districts won nearly $1 million in court judgments after a company hired to manage teacher dental payments allegedly failed to pay bills, according to News10NBC. A judge awarded Sodus Central School ... more
Sodus Point man charged with felony DWI after three-vehicle crash
A Sodus Point man faces felony drunken driving charges after deputies say he caused a three-vehicle crash in the Village of Sodus Point and later tested more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit. The ... more
Sodus Point officials say lake conditions improving as village prepares for potential flooding
Sodus Point officials say Lake Ontario conditions have improved slightly heading into the weekend, reducing the immediate likelihood that emergency sandbagging efforts will be needed in vulnerable parts of the village. In an update to ... 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
Investigation underway after house fire in Sodus Point
Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out Wednesday morning in the Village of Sodus Point, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the fire occurred at a single-family ... more
Lake Ontario conditions stabilize as Sodus Point avoids next flood response trigger
Rising Lake Ontario levels that had shoreline communities on edge earlier this week appear to be stabilizing, with officials in Sodus Point saying they no longer expect to activate the next phase of the village’s ... more
Sodus Point prepares for possible sandbagging as Lake Ontario rises
Lake Ontario is still rising along the southern shore, and officials in Sodus Point say the next phase of flood response could be triggered within days if conditions don’t improve. In an update Monday, Mayor ... more
Sodus Point mayor says lake rise slowing slightly, but flood risks remain
Lake Ontario’s steady climb has shown signs of slowing, but local officials say the threat of flooding along the southern shore is far from over. In an update issued Friday, Sodus Point Mayor Pat Nolan ... more
Lake Ontario reaches key flood trigger level as shoreline communities brace for rising water
Lake Ontario has reached a critical threshold along parts of its southern shore, prompting emergency preparations as officials warn water levels will continue rising in the days and weeks ahead. In Sodus Point, the lake ... more
Lake Ontario levels rising as Sodus Point prepares for potential flooding
Rising water levels on Lake Ontario are prompting local officials in Sodus Point to prepare for possible flooding, with conditions already trending upward early in the spring season. Mayor Pat Nolan said water levels have ... more
Mayor highlights busy winter in Sodus Point
More than 100 inches of snow have blanketed Sodus Point this winter, and Mayor Pat Nolan says the village has handled it well. In his February “Mayor’s Beacon” message, Nolan told residents it’s been a ... more
PUBLIC NOTICE: Sodus Point board meeting
Village leaders in Sodus Point plan to tackle contracts, infrastructure costs, and a possible tax cap override at their next board meeting. The Village Board will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be ... more
Sodus Point dune scaled back after blocking lake views
A protective dune in Sodus Point grew so large it blocked residents' lake views and sparked confusion over who was responsible for maintaining it, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Built in 2021 to prevent ... more
