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Wolcott man killed in motorcycle crash in Herkimer County
A 21-year-old Wolcott man was killed Tuesday morning after his motorcycle crossed into the opposite lane on Route 8 in Herkimer County and collided with a tractor-trailer, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded ... more
Huron man charged with petit larceny after Wolcott shoplifting report
A 46-year-old Huron man was charged with petit larceny following an investigation into an alleged shoplifting incident at a Dollar General in the village of Wolcott, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies alleged Shawn ... more
Wolcott man charged after child witnesses choking
A 74-year-old Wolcott man was arrested after Wayne County sheriff's deputies said he obstructed another person's breathing during a domestic incident witnessed by a child younger than 17. Terry C. Valentine of Wall Street Road ... more
23-year-old woman killed in Route 104A crash in Wolcott
A 23-year-old woman was killed early Wednesday after her vehicle left Route 104A and struck a utility pole in the town of Wolcott, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded around 1:59 a.m. Aug ... more
Human remains found at Blind Sodus Bay: US and Canadian police investigate
Law enforcement officials in Wayne County say an investigation is underway after human remains were found by kayakers last week. A group of kayakers were at Blind Sodus Bay on Saturday, when they found a ... more
North Rose-Wolcott launches summer meal delivery pilot
North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is the first district in New York to join an Amazon and No Kid Hungry pilot that delivers free summer meals to the homes of more than 520 children. The ... more
Delivery driver dies after van rolls into Wayne County home
A delivery driver died after being pinned between a van and a porch support during a package delivery in Wayne County, state police said. Troopers said the incident happened around 8:29 p.m. July 6 at ... more
IN FOCUS: Here’s why Wolcott didn’t just lose a grocery store
Small communities talk a lot about what they want. They talk less about what they can actually support. That’s the hard part of the story about a longtime, hometown grocery store in the village of ... more
IN FOCUS: Why did Wolcott’s grocery store shut down? (podcast)
In this episode of In Focus, Josh Durso sits down with Grace Rice, the 19-year-old former manager of the Wolcott grocery store that recently closed after serving the community for decades. She talks about starting ... more
Wolcott man charged after park investigation
A Wolcott man was arrested after deputies investigated an incident at Wolcott Falls Park. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Edwin G. Hardy III, 49, of Jefferson Street in Wolcott, was arrested June 16 following ... more
Wolcott man charged with attempted robbery after disturbance investigation
A Wayne County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into a disturbance that occurred earlier this spring in the Town of Wolcott. Cory L. Chase, 36, of Eddie Road in ... more
Wolcott supermarket announces plans to close after years of struggles
Bob's Supermarket will close its doors later this month, ending a long effort to keep the longtime community grocery store operating. In a statement shared Sunday, store manager Grace announced the closure and said staff ... more
Eleven students inducted into junior honor society at NRW
Eleven students at North Rose-Wolcott Middle School have been inducted into the school's chapter of the National Junior Honor Society following a ceremony held May 27. The newly inducted members are Reagan Boogaard, Lily Cagle, ... more
Wolcott man charged after traffic stop investigation in Wayne County
A Wolcott man is facing charges after Wayne County sheriff’s deputies said they found drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop investigation earlier this year. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said Shawn P. Viele, 46, of ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 26 scoreboard
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 strikeouts in a ... more
Sodus, NR-Wolcott schools win $920K court judgment
Two Wayne County school districts won nearly $1 million in court judgments after a company hired to manage teacher dental payments allegedly failed to pay bills, according to News10NBC. A judge awarded Sodus Central School ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 18 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 stunning walk-off ... more
Wayne County schools ask voters to balance rising costs with stable classrooms
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 health insurance ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 15 scoreboard
A late-season surge of big-time pitching performances and clutch hitting headlined Friday across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several matchups coming down to the final innings while others were defined by dominant showings in the circle ... more
