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DEBRIEF: Geneva’s economic development, school districts shrinking and lacking funding, plus emergency orders (podcast)
On this episode of The Debrief Podcast hosts Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine break down the biggest headlines from the first month of 2024. They talk about a controversial series focusing on Geneva's economic development ... more
North Rose-Wolcott celebrates five new athletic hall of fame inductees
The North Rose-Wolcott Central School District held a ceremony on April 13 at North Rose-Wolcott High School to induct five distinguished individuals into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame, established to honor ... more
Reliant Credit Union donates sneakers to North Rose-Wolcott elementary students
Reliant Credit Union recently provided 75 pairs of sneakers to North Rose-Wolcott Elementary School, enhancing the school's Courage Closet which supports students with essential items like clothing and toiletries. This gesture marks the second donation ... more
Sentencing delayed for former Macedon police chief after DUI crash in Wayne County
Sentencing has been postponed for Fabian Rivera, the former chief of police in Macedon, who faces DUI charges after an incident involving his department-issued vehicle. The delay occurred during a court session on Monday in ... more
Troopers: Woman stole over $10K from employer in Wayne County
Lacy J. Youells, a former employee at LaValley Brothers Construction in Wolcott, was arrested on charges of grand larceny and identity theft after stealing $8,750 from the company. The theft, reported to state police on ... more
$50,000 winning Powerball tickets sold in Walworth and Union Springs: What will next drawing be worth?
Lottery officials say two major prize winning Powerball tickets were sold at stores in the Finger Lakes during Wednesday's drawing. Two $50,000 prize winning tickets were sold at the Union Springs Supermarket in Union Springs ... more
Wolcott woman who led police on chase into Monroe County last month leads authorities on another pursuit through Wayne County
In Wayne County a woman was arrested following a police chase that started with a stolen car from a Walgreen’s parking lot in the town of Butler. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said 25-year-old Chyenne ... more
Bloomfield driver ticketed after crash with dump truck in Ontario County
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office has provided an update on a crash that happened late-Wednesday at the intersection of County Road 41 and Strong Road. A little before 11 p.m. Allison Warney-Cassano, 42, of Bloomfield ... more
Renovation scam: Wayne County contractor faces felony charges after investigation
The New Hartford Police Department has issued a warning following the arrest of a Wolcott contractor, William Friello, 56, accused of scamming a local couple out of $38,000. In the fall of 2022, the couple ... more
Wolcott says NO to dissolution: Referendum goes down 317-67
In a decisive move, the residents of Wolcott voted against a proposal to dissolve their village into the encompassing town. During a referendum held Tuesday, the vote tally was 317 against dissolution to 67 in ... more
Residents gather in Wolcott to hear about dissolution: Vote coming up March 12
In Wolcott, over a hundred community members gathered at a local middle school auditorium to discuss the potential dissolution of their village, a proposal that has stirred considerable concern among its residents. The second public ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Gananda’s Eva Jenny joins 1000-point club in blowout win; Waterloo boys outlast Haverling in OT; Newark boys upset by SOTA
The high school basketball postseason has begun, and a full slate of games took place across the Wayne-Finger Lakes on Tuesday in the pre-quarterfinal round. The night was highlighted by Gananda senior Eva Jenny joining ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Waterloo girls top Mynderse to split season series; Lyons boys take down York
It was a busy Wednesday night of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school hoops as dozens of teams wrapped up regular-season play. Check out the scores, stats, and the final matchup on Thursday night before sectionals begin ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Newark boys hold on to beat Palmyra-Macedon; Wayne boys edge Geneva in low-scoring affair
Tuesday was the second to last day of the high school basketball regular season, and 13 games were played across the Wayne Finger-Lakes. Check out the scores, stats, and Wednesday's slate below. BOYS SCOREBOARD (2/13) ... more
Wolcott man held on $10K bail after hiding from deputies after domestic
Deputies arrested a Wolcott man in Cayuga County after he violated an active court order there. John Capron was found at a residence in the town of Victory, violating a full stay away order of ... more
Two charged after Wolcott assault: Victim hospitalized at Upstate
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of two people following an assault investigation. Steven Austin, 35, and Wayne Demay, 53, both of Wolcott were arrested for assault after an incident on February 13 ... more
FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne boys outlast Newark; Lyons girls roll past East Rochester; Midlakes’ Kyle Kumkey scores 1000th point
The final Friday of the high school basketball regular season consisted of 15 games, highlighted by a pair of Finger Lakes East games and a Wayne County matchup. The Wayne boys went to Newark and ... more
THURSDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Jamire Johnson’s 35-point night leads Lyons to seventh straight win
Eleven high school basketball games were played across the Wayne-Finger Lakes on Thursday night, with most of the action on the boy's side. Check out the scores, stats, and Friday's slate below. BOYS SCOREBOARD (2/8) ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Gananda girls edge Lyons; Palmyra-Macedon girls down Waterloo
There was a full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball games on Wednesday night. Check out the scores, stats, and Thursday's schedule below. GIRLS SCOREBOARD (2/7) Gananda (15-3) 51Lyons (11-7) 47 GAN: Eva Jenny ... more
