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One person airlifted, cited for speeding after accident in Yates County

Deputies in Yates County say speed was a critical factor in a single-car accident that led to the driver being ejected from the vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday night on State Route 245 just ... more
Deputies: Yates crash caused by icy roads, and driver trying to avoid deer

An early morning accident on West Avenue in Middlesex left a 28-year-old man injured and hospitalized. According to the Yates County Sheriff's Office, Steven Hall was traveling north when he lost control of his car ... more
State audit critical of Gorham-Middlesex school district

A recent audit conducted by the State Comptroller's Office found issues with online banking at the Gorham-Middlesex Central School District in Ontario and Yates Counties in the Finger Lakes region. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's report ... more
BOYS SECTIONAL BASKETBALL ON FL1 RADIO: Marcus Whitman, Bloomfield open Class C1 bracket in Tuesday night battle (webcast)

It's sectional time in the Wayne-Finger Lakes! The boys' C1 bracket sees the number nine seed Marcus Whitman Wildcats travel to Bloomfield to battle the number eight seed Bombers. Paul Russo and Nate Sharman have ... more
Community Bank plans to close in Rushville: Can a petition stop it?

Community Bank is planning to shutter it's Rushville location this spring. The deicision to close might not seem like a big deal to others in the Finger Lakes, or even those a few miles away ... more
Motorist cited for unlicensed operation in Penn Yan

Police say a Middlesex motorist was ticketed following a traffic stop. Jonathan E. Kelly, 38, was cited for aggravated unlicensed operation. Kelly was observed driving on Liberty Street while having a suspended NYS driver’s license ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust acquires scenic woodlands above Canandaigua Lake

The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) recently acquired 58 wooded acres on the east side of Canandaigua Lake, located on Viewboard Road in the town of Middlesex, Yates County. The land was identified as a ... more
Middlesex Heritage Group hosts Seneca Heritage Day Saturday

The town of Middlesex honors the heritage of the Seneca Nation of Indians Saturday at its annual Seneca Heritage Day, hosted by the Middlesex Heritage Group. The Senecas settled in the area around Canandaigua Lake ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Middlesex Heritage Groups hosts Seneca Heritage Day Saturday (podcast)

In this episode, we talk with Win Harper from the Middlesex Heritage Group. The group will host Seneca Heritage Day Saturday, September 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the historic Overacker Schoolhouse at the corner of ... more
Two hospitalized after Yates County crash

Two people were sent to the hospital after a two-car crash late-Thursday. The Yates County Sheriff's Office reports that one driver, identified as Robert Fled, failed to yield the right of way at the intersection ... more
Man steals over $200 worth of merchandise from Canandaigua Walmart

A Middlesex man was arrested after shoplifting at Walmart in Canandaigua. According to a news release, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office arrested James A. Rowe, 24, of Middlesex for petit larceny. It was reported that ... more
Middlesex man charged with driving while intoxicated

A Middlesex man was arrested after a traffic stop in Canandaigua. According to a news release, the Canandaigua Police Department arrested Christopher A. Rundt, 31, of Middlesex for driving while intoxicated. Rundt was stopped while ... more
Rochester Folk Art Guild presents 2022 Lecture on the Lawn Series

The Rochester Folk Art Guild will present a summer Lecture on the Lawn Series at their East Hill Farm, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY 14507 on June 12, July 31, August 21, and September ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Justin Spelman’s Eagle Scout project at Overacker Cemetery in Middlesex (podcast)

In this episode, we visit on location with Eagle Scout candidate Justin Spelman of Troop 55 in Bloomfield. His grandfather is buried in Overacker Cemetery in Middlesex. He supervised a work crew that built a ... more
After two years, in-person parade and Memorial Day service returns in Gorham

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Gorham-Rushville-Middlesex Memorial Day parade and observance returned to an in-person event Monday in Gorham. Following the parade, a ceremony was held at the Gorham fire hall. Honored ... more
With COVID-19 in decline, Memorial Day observances are back

With the COVID-19 pandemic easing, if not completely over, many Finger Lakes communities are returning to their traditional Memorial Day observances this year. Related: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Seneca Falls Auburn City Clerk ... more
National Library Week: Visit your local library to get involved in vast services, programs

Yates County Public Libraries encouraged the community to visit their libraries in-person or explore their website during National Library Week. The theme for this year's National Library Week, which runs from April 3 - 9, ... more
Yates County business Dudley Poultry celebrates one-year renovation anniversary

Dudley Poultry recently celebrated their one-year renovation anniversary with the Yates County Chamber of Commerce and community members. The Friday, March 4 celebration included a tour of the Middlesex facility and retail shop, according to ... more
Rochester Folk Art Guild announces capital campaign

The Rochester Folk Art Guild today announced a $350,000 capital campaign to fund improvements at East Hill Farm in Middlesex, where the Guild offers programs in arts, crafts, and sustainability. The campaign, which was launched ... more