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Walworth Town Board supports new sewer route, hears public concerns over solar
The Walworth Town Board voiced support Thursday for a proposed reroute of a failing sewer force main and heard extensive public and board commentary on a controversial solar energy project seeking zoning waivers. During a ... more
Walworth seeks applicants to fill vacant Town Board seat
The Walworth Town Board is seeking applicants to fill a vacant board seat now open through the end of the year. According to an official notice, the board is inviting residents to apply for the ... more
REPORT: K2 Brothers faced lawsuits, tax debts before former Wayne Co. school facility was closed
K2 Brothers Brewing has shut down its ambitious Freewill Elementary location just 15 months after opening citing financial strain. However, new reporting shows lawsuits and tax issues likely also played a large role. The brewery’s ... more
Walworth supervisor bids farewell; special meeting scheduled for Thursday
The Walworth Town Board held a brief but eventful regular meeting on March 20, 2025, during which Supervisor Mike Donalty officially resigned. Donalty, who has served as supervisor since January 2022, said he is stepping ... 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
Walworth couple arrested following DWI investigation in Manchester
A Walworth man and his wife were arrested in Manchester on Monday following a complaint about a possibly intoxicated driver, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Matthew J. Johnson, 59, was taken ... more
Walworth Town Board accepts supervisor’s resignation, reviews other issues
The Walworth Town Board discussed several key municipal issues at its March meeting, including personnel changes, infrastructure updates, and financial approvals. The most significant moment of the meeting came when the board formally accepted the ... more
Proposed Walworth solar farm faces local opposition
A Rochester-based company, Norbut Solar Farms, has proposed building a solar farm in Walworth, but local residents are pushing back over concerns about wildlife, wetlands, and the rural landscape. According to RochesterFirst.com the project would ... more
Sewage spill impacts Red Creek after pipeline rupture in Walworth
A sewage discharge of 3,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entered Red Creek in Walworth early Saturday morning after a force main rupture, according to an announcement from the Walworth SD #1 Wastewater Treatment Plant. The ... more
Blue Heron under new ownership, major updates ahead
Local entrepreneurs Jason and Jody Calder have expanded their event business by acquiring Blue Heron Hills, now renamed The Ballroom at Windward Lake and Blue Heron Golf Club, according to the Times of Wayne County ... more
Walworth town supervisor resigns, eyes return to law enforcement
Walworth Town Supervisor Michael Donalty has announced his resignation, set to take effect on March 22, as he prepares to transition back into law enforcement. On February 21, Donalty notified the Walworth Town Clerk and ... more
Walworth student excels in Neumann University’s Math Escape Room
Walworth’s Lian Sydorowicz was one of four students to complete Neumann University’s new Math Escape Room, solving eight equations in just over 23 minutes. The challenge involved analyzing a company merger and applying classroom skills ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Mynderse boys outlast Waterloo; Mynderse girls win in overtime
A dozen high school basketball games unfolded across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region on Wednesday night. The two most thrilling games on the slate took place in Seneca Falls. First, the Mynderse girls secured a non-league ... more
MONDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Waterloo girls hand Lyons second loss; Clyde boys win in OT
With just over two weeks left in the high school basketball regular season, Monday night brought a full slate of games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. The game of the night took place in Lyons, ... more
Raymond Welker honored for 70 years of fire service
State Senator Pamela Helming presented Raymond “Ray” Welker Jr. of Walworth with a New York State Senate Commendation Award, recognizing his 70 years of service with the West Walworth Volunteer Fire Department. The award was ... more
Car crash in Walworth leaves one injured; driver refuses treatment
A vehicle crash on Atlantic Avenue in Walworth led to a head injury for the driver on Friday night, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Michael A. Sanzone, 38, of Teresa Drive, ... more
Walworth man arrested for criminal trespass, mischief in Ontario
A Walworth man was arrested Thursday after allegedly breaking into an apartment in the Town of Ontario, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Kyle M. Vanderkamp, 36, of Hennessey Road, faces charges of second-degree ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Jayla Bell sets Lyons girls scoring record; Waterloo tops Bloomfield on late Maci Mueller three-pointer
Wednesday night saw 13 basketball games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. History was made in East Rochester, where senior Jayla Bell became the Lyons girls' all-time leading scorer, surpassing Janitha Knight's mark of 1,858 points set ... more
FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Marcus Whitman’s Brody Royston, Bloomfield’s Calla McCombs join 1000-point club; Cam Blankenberg scores 41 for Wayne
After a brief pause for the Christmas break, high school basketball resumed Friday with a packed schedule, featuring primarily holiday tournaments. The slate was highlighted by two Wayne-Finger Lakes players joining the 1000-point club. Marcus ... more
