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Residents voice opposition to Blue Heron development at Walworth meeting

Concerns about a proposed housing development at Blue Heron Hills Golf Course dominated public comment at the Walworth Town Board meeting this week, with multiple residents urging officials to prioritize transparency and preserve recreational land ... more
Walworth Planning Board reviews solar projects, subdivisions, and public concerns

The Walworth Planning Board met on August 11 to review several subdivision and site plan applications, including two solar energy projects, a proposed 33-unit development, and a complaint about unpermitted structures on private land. No ... more
Walworth Planning Board continues solar farm review, tables subdivision application

The Walworth Planning Board continued its review of a proposed solar project by Norbut Solar Farms LLC and postponed action on a separate subdivision request during its monthly meeting held in July. Solar Application Advances ... more
Walworth woman charged in February crash after toxicology results

A Walworth woman faces a series of felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a February crash and vehicle theft in the Town of Ontario, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Danielle L ... more
Former Walworth supervisor ordered to repay $12K in misused funds

The case involving a former public official from Wayne County accused of misusing town funds while serving in elected office has wrapped up. Susie C. Jacobs, the former Walworth Town Supervisor, pled guilty to Misapplication ... more
Crash at Walworth intersection sends two to hospital

Two people were transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a crash at a busy intersection in the Town of Walworth. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred around 4:17 p.m. at ... more
Roadwork set for County Line Road in Walworth this July

The Walworth Highway Department has announced a major road project set to begin Monday, July 7, involving grinding work along County Line Road between Plank Road and State Road. Paving on the same stretch is ... more
Residents push back on golf course housing plan

Plans to redevelop Blue Heron Hills Golf Course into housing have ignited controversy in Gananda, according to the Times of Wayne County. Residents and members say they were blindsided after previously being told development wasn’t ... more
Walworth teen arrested after domestic incident involving injury

An 18-year-old Walworth resident was arrested Thursday after allegedly assaulting his mother during a domestic disturbance, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the incident on North Lincoln Road at 5:34 p.m ... more
What’s next for Blue Heron Hills? Half the golf course and potential housing development

A celebrated golf course in Walworth, New York, will be downsized to nine holes next season, sparking unease among members and neighbors, according to News10NBC. Blue Heron Golf Club, once played by legends like Jack ... more
Minivan driver injured in crash with garbage truck in Walworth

A two-vehicle crash involving a minivan and a garbage truck sent one driver to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene at 560 Atlantic Avenue in ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 28 scoreboard

Penn Yan and Waterloo girls lacrosse advanced to the Class D final with strong semifinal wins on Wednesday night, as Bailey Cooper led the Mustangs with four goals and four assists. On the baseball side, ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 27 scoreboard

Postseason action rolled on across the Wayne-Finger Lakes on Tuesday, and several more teams punched their tickets to the next round. In softball, Bloomfield’s Ashlyn Wright and Lyons’ Keira Weber each struck out 15 batters ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 24 scoreboard

Sectional postseason action heated up Saturday with a full slate of games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several more teams advancing to the next round. Canandaigua baseball rolled past Victor behind Tyler Christopher’s three-RBI day ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 23 scoreboard

Sectional play rolled on across Section V Friday despite poor weather conditions, with several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advancing to the next round. Mynderse’s Alan Plummer dazzled in a dominant shutout, fanning 14 and earning his ... more
Brake failure blamed for three-car crash in Walworth

A Saturday afternoon crash in Walworth sent two people to the hospital after a vehicle with faulty brakes triggered a three-car collision, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 3:30 p.m. on ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 21 scoreboard

With sectionals set to begin for baseball and softball on Thursday, Wednesday’s slate featured only lacrosse action. Marcus Whitman’s Ayden Clark poured in seven goals in a hard-fought loss, while Bloomfield/Honeoye dominated behind John Blair’s ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 20 scoreboard

The regular season concluded on Tuesday for Wayne-Finger Lakes high school baseball and softball. In baseball, Cullen Herron’s one-hit gem powered Mynderse past Lyons, while Palmyra-Macedon picked up its 14th win of the season. On ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 19 scoreboard

A full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports action brought standout performances across baseball, softball, lacrosse, and flag football on Monday. Alan Plummer fanned 16 batters to lead Mynderse baseball past Waterloo in a classic ... more