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Sodus Point residents face late fees as water, sewer bills come due

Residents in the Village of Sodus Point have until April 30 to pay their water and sewer bills or face financial penalties. Village officials announced that a 10% late fee will apply to any payments ... more
Sodus man resists arrest after domestic incident

Deputies arrested a Village of Sodus man Monday evening following an investigation into a domestic incident. Authorities say the suspect physically harassed another person and later refused to comply with deputies' orders during his arrest ... more
Man charged with harassing Sodus Point official and threatening Walworth judges

State Police have arrested a man with ties to both Phelps and Sodus Point after a series of alleged threats toward local officials, including online posts targeting judges in the Town of Walworth. Guy C ... more
Sodus Point man arrested for DWI after hit-and-run in Ontario

A Sodus Point man faces multiple felony charges following a hit-and-run accident in Ontario, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies arrested Mark Wilson, 52, of South Fitzhugh Street, after he allegedly struck another vehicle ... more
Sodus Point Village Board to discuss short-term rentals and infrastructure at meeting next week

The Village of Sodus Point Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on February 25 at 6:30 p.m., where officials are set to discuss a range of infrastructure projects and community matters, including short-term rental ... more
Emergency rescue at Sodus Point saves stranded surfer

A quiet evening at Sodus Point took a dramatic turn when a local resident heard a cry for help from the icy waters near the old lighthouse. Mark Ketcham was bringing in his bird feeder ... more
Sodus Point Village Board meeting rescheduled

The Village of Sodus Point has announced that its upcoming board meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, February 20, has been postponed. The meeting will now take place on Tuesday, February 25, at 6:30 p.m. The ... more
RG&E completes $23 million substation in Sodus, improving energy reliability

RG&E has completed a $23 million modernization project at a substation in Sodus, increasing capacity and reliability for more than 3,300 customers in the area. The upgrades are part of Avangrid’s $7 billion investment plan ... more
Village of Red Creek employee subject of state police search: 20-year-old faces sex charges

State police say a Village of Red Creek employee was arrested after a search warrant was conducted in the beginning of the week. On Monday, January 20, state police investigators executed a search warrant on ... more
Sodus Point urges residents to follow safety rules for de-icers on frozen bay

The Village of Sodus Point is reminding residents to adhere to local laws regarding de-icers as solid ice returns to Sodus Bay for the first time in years. Officials are emphasizing the importance of proper ... more
Sodus Point Mayor Dave McDowell bids farewell to public service after 7 years

Mayor Dave McDowell has announced his resignation effective January 31, 2025, marking the end of a seven-year tenure during which he led the lakeside community through significant growth and challenges. In a heartfelt message in ... more
Lyons Man Accused of Stalking Code Enforcement Officer in Sodus Point

A Lyons man has been arrested for stalking following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies took Guy C. Rukbost, 52, into custody on December 2 after executing a warrant issued by the ... more
Sodus Point ZBA to hold public hearing Tuesday over pair of projects

The Sodus Point Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. hosted from Village Hall at 8356 Bay Street. There are two proposed construction projects on the agenda, each ... more
Sodus Point Zoning Board to hold public hearing on special permits and variances

The Sodus Point Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and special meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will take place at Village Hall (8356 Bay Street), and the ... more
Waterspouts photographed over Lake Ontario from Sodus Point

Waterspouts were seen over Lake Ontario from the shores of Sodus Point on Tuesday. Photos by Mark Schallmo showed multiple funnels touching down in the water several miles out. Waterspouts are caused by temperature differential ... more
Sodus Point drinking water system requires $12.8 million upgrades

A public hearing in Sodus Point regarding the village's drinking water system revealed significant infrastructure issues, with only a small number of residents in attendance. Engineering firm Barton & Loguidice presented findings from their study, ... more
No injuries after boat capsizes in Sodus Bay

A boating incident in Sodus Bay on Wednesday evening resulted in a capsized vessel, but all four occupants made it safely to shore. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the open bow boat, operated ... more
Educators explore coastal resilience at Sodus Point workshop

Fifteen educators from ten school districts will gather in Sodus Point on Monday for a workshop on Great Lakes coastal resilience. Hosted by New York Sea Grant, the event includes tours of Lake Ontario coastal ... more
Sodus Point group works to protect water with regular testing

Sodus Point is now doing weekly water tests to ensure top-notch water quality. A group of citizen scientists with Save Our Sodus are testing water from streams feeding into Sodus Bay. The group formed 25 ... more