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RG&E completes circuit upgrades to reduce outages in Webster
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) has completed a $3.3 million circuit upgrade in Webster, aiming to reduce frequent power outages and improve service reliability for residents and businesses. The project, finished in December, converted 2.2 ... more
Webster business owner charged with Medicaid fraud in transportation scheme
The owner of a Webster-based transportation company has been arrested and charged with health care fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud Medicaid, Acting U.S. Attorney Joel L. Violanti announced. Ashley Jackson, 36, the ... more
Wayne County firefighters help battle flames at Wilbert’s in Webster
A fire at Wilbert's Premium Auto Parts on Salt Road caused total destruction Saturday morning, with no injuries reported. The blaze, discovered by a passing driver, escalated to a fourth alarm due to attic flames, ... more
FBI closes investigation into Kodak Theater explosion that killed residents from Geneva and Webster
The FBI has officially closed its investigation into the New Year’s Day explosion at Kodak Theater, which claimed three lives, including Justina Hughes of Geneva and Joshua Orr of Webster. They were in a ride-share ... more
UNO Pizzeria subtracts one, leaving zero locations in Upstate New York
The final UNO Pizzeria & Grill in upstate New York has officially closed after serving its last customers on New Year’s Eve 2024. Known for its signature Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, the chain first arrived in ... more
Calls for safety improvements grow after fatal Empire Boulevard accident
Local businesses are urging safety changes on Empire Boulevard following the death of a 69-year-old pedestrian on Christmas Eve, according to 13WHAM-TV. The busy four-lane road, straddling Penfield and Webster, has long been a concern ... more
Man fatally struck by vehicle in Webster
A 69-year-old man died after being hit by a vehicle on Empire Boulevard in Webster on Tuesday, according to police. The man was standing in the roadway when an eastbound driver struck him. Emergency crews ... more
Webster shelves Sandbar Park restaurant plans
Webster's town board has rejected all 20 bids for the Sandbar Park restaurant project due to high costs. Town Supervisor Tom Flaherty said the redevelopment might be reconsidered later. For now, officials will explore other ... more
Car crashes into home; driver hospitalized
A car crashed into a home on Preservation Trail Thursday around 4:30 p.m. The driver was rescued by firefighters and taken to Strong Memorial Hospital; their condition is unknown. No one inside the home was ... more
Webster Man Arrested After Damaging Vehicle in Ontario
A Webster man faces a felony charge after allegedly causing significant damage to another vehicle during a roadside altercation. Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard A. Schimpf, of Salt Road in Webster, ... more
Webster Teen Arrested for Larceny at Eastview Mall
An 18-year-old Webster man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly stealing from a store at Eastview Mall. Dimitrios Iosifidis-Piccarreto, of Five Mile Line Road, was charged with petit larceny following an investigation by Ontario County ... more
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market approved for Webster location
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, a discount grocer known for deep savings, has received approval from the Webster Planning Board to open a store at Webster Plaza, 980 Ridge Road. The store will fill a long-vacant ... more
Teen motorcyclist dies in Webster crash on Route 104
An 18-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday night following a collision with a Dodge Ram on State Route 104 in Webster. State Police reported the motorcycle was traveling west when it struck the rear of the truck ... more
East Irondequoit school official arrested after roadside incident in Webster
An East Irondequoit school administrator is accused of displaying a gun during a traffic-related incident in Webster. Mark Anson, 47, the district’s Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, was charged with menacing in the second degree and ... more
Webster driver injured and ticketed after Yates car crash
A Webster man was injured and cited after a two-car accident in the Town of Benton on August 10. Yates County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to State Route 364 at around 12:58 p.m., where they found ... more
The Auction House: A pillar of Webster’s rich history
This month, the Webster Historic Preservation Commission named The Auction House at 150 Orchard Street as the site of the month. This honor recognizes the property’s rich historical significance and its enduring role in the ... more
Police look for suspects after woman attacked outside 7-Eleven in Webster
Police are searching for two suspects involved in a brutal attack on a woman outside a 7-Eleven on Ridge Road Thursday night. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. According to Webster police, the victim ... more
TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Webster Wegmans worth $20K
The New York Lottery announced a top-prize winning ticket from the TAKE 5 midday drawing on May 2 was sold in Webster. The lucky ticket, worth $20,126.50, was purchased at Wegmans #66 located at 900 ... more
Driver in fatal hit-and-run pleads guilty in Webster
Ryan LaDuca pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred last year. LaDuca admitted to leaving the scene and tampering with evidence after fatally striking 57-year-old Pamela Rubenstein, who ... more
