Category: Walworth

A Walworth woman is accused of receiving $838 in SNAP benefits she was not entitled to after failing to report Social Security income received by her children, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. … more: Walworth woman accused of receiving $838 in SNAP benefits

A Walworth homeowner received approval Monday night to build a garage addition closer to a side property line than town zoning rules normally allow. The Walworth Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved … more: Walworth zoning board approves setback variance for garage addition

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed it is investigating the misappropriation of funds from the Walworth Fire Department, providing the first official details about an inquiry acknowledged earlier this week by town … more: Wayne County sheriff confirms criminal investigation into Walworth Fire Department funds

The Walworth Planning Board approved two residential subdivision proposals Monday but postponed action on a sign application at Calder Homes Remodeling after residents raised questions about permits, lighting and whether the replacement … more: Walworth Planning Board approves two subdivisions, delays decision on Country Club sign

Residents interested in serving on the Walworth Town Board will have an opportunity to interview for an open council seat during a special meeting next month following the resignation of Councilmember Linson. The … more: Walworth seeks candidates to fill Town Board vacancy

A Walworth man was arrested following a domestic incident investigation in the Town of Marion, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the incident occurred on Chaintree Drive and … more: Walworth man arrested after domestic incident in Marion

The Walworth Planning Board approved a four-lot subdivision on Swadling Road Monday night and postponed action on a proposed residential development after environmental review timelines prevented the project from moving forward. The board … more: Walworth Planning Board approves family subdivision, delays action on housing proposal

The Walworth Zoning Board of Appeals approved one area variance and set the stage for a revised application to return next month during a brief meeting Monday night. Board members unanimously approved … more: Walworth ZBA approves barn variance, sends home addition proposal back for revision

Another Wayne-Finger Lakes team captured a sectional title Monday night as Penn Yan girls lacrosse rolled past Palmyra-Macedon to claim the Class D crown. The championship was the program’s fourth straight and 12th … more: HS SPORTS: Penn Yan girls lacrosse cruises to fourth straight sectional title

Championship weekend got underway Friday night across Section V, and three Wayne-Finger Lakes teams came away with sectional titles. Waterloo softball rallied to win the Class B1 championship, Gananda baseball captured the … more: HS SPORTS: Waterloo softball, Gananda and Canandaigua baseball capture sectional titles

Tuesday night trimmed the field down even further as several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams played their way into sectional finals behind big-time performances across the board. Henry Shutts carried Gananda baseball with 15 … more: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 26 scoreboard

Questions about the future of former wastewater treatment plant buildings dominated discussion at the Walworth Town Board meeting Thursday night, where officials also approved several personnel changes, moved forward with stormwater compliance efforts … more: Walworth officials debate sewer plant buildings, approve hires and advance stormwater planning

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 wet stretch of Route 350 in Walworth turned into a crash scene this week after a vehicle hydroplaned, struck a parked car and slammed into a residence, according to the Wayne County … more: Driver hospitalized after vehicle crashes into Walworth home

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

With postseason seeding inching closer, Thursday brought another wave of statement performances across the Wayne-Finger Lakes.  Wayne and Midlakes both erupted offensively in boys lacrosse behind big nights from Shane Coleman, Nate Lathrop and James Sprague, while … more: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 14 scoreboard

Wednesday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports slate delivered late-season drama and standout scoring performances as teams continued their push toward sectional play. Marcus Whitman boys lacrosse earned a tight victory behind five goals from … more: Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 13 scoreboard