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Middlesex teen arrested on felony criminal mischief warrant
A Middlesex teenager was taken into custody last week after turning himself in on an active arrest warrant, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Juelz Owens, 18, surrendered at the sheriff’s office at about ... more
Rochester Folk Art Guild opens studios for national craft weekend
The Rochester Folk Art Guild will open its working studios in Middlesex this weekend as part of a nationwide celebration of American craft. The free event will be held Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July ... more
Rochester Folk Art Guild to open studios for national craft weekend
The Rochester Folk Art Guild will open its Middlesex workshops to the public July 18 and 19 as part of the inaugural National Craft Open Studios Weekend. The free event will run from 11 a.m ... more
Folk Art Guild Craft Weekend returns to Middlesex in August
The Folk Art Guild will host its 2026 Craft Weekend from Aug. 6-9 at East Hill Farm in Middlesex, offering classes in writing, drawing, theater, singing, seed preservation, photography and traditional crafts. The annual event ... more
Multiple boats burn in Middlesex fire, deputies say
Several boats were damaged early Thursday after a fire broke out along Glenn Avenue in Middlesex, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they were called to the scene at about 4:58 a.m ... more
Third audit deepens concerns about oversight in Middlesex fire organizations
Just months after state auditors found significant shortcomings in procurement practices and financial transparency at the Middlesex Fire District, a new audit has identified additional weaknesses — this time within the Middlesex Hose Company, the ... more
Audit: Middlesex missed tens of thousands in code enforcement revenue
The Town of Middlesex failed to properly bill, collect and track thousands of dollars in code enforcement revenues over a decade, according to a new audit from the New York State Comptroller's Office that identified ... more
Middlesex man faces felony charge after Yates incident
A Middlesex man faces multiple charges, including a felony, after a traffic stop in Yates County led to his arrest for driving while intoxicated Friday evening. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office said deputies stopped William ... more
Audit finds procurement issues, missing financial filings at Middlesex Fire District
A pair of state audits found financial reporting gaps and procurement issues at the Middlesex Fire District, raising concerns about transparency and purchasing practices. The audits, released by the New York State Comptroller’s Office, examined ... more
Chimney fire heavily damages Middlesex home
Fire crews from across the region spent hours battling a house fire Monday morning at a rural Middlesex home. Deputies said Chester H. Hoover, 21, and Marlene N. Hoover, 21, were inside the home on ... more
Woman charged with drug possession in Middlesex
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Waterloo woman following a late-night investigation in the Town of Middlesex. Yates County deputies identified the suspect as Jennifer Dineen, 50, of Waterloo. Deputies responded around 9:20 p.m. on Dec. 29 ... more
FINGER LAKES BASKETBALL REPLAY: Marcus Whitman, Mynderse clash in Thursday night game (webcast)
FL1 Sports was live from Arthur L. Baker Gym in Seneca Falls to tipoff the 2025-26 broadcast season. The Mynderse Academy Blue Devils hosted the Marcus Whitman Wildcats in a renewal of what has turned ... more
Folk Art Guild hosts holiday open studios Dec. 13–14
Handmade gifts, fresh-baked treats, and a peek behind the scenes await visitors at the Folk Art Guild’s Holiday Open Studio Sale in Middlesex next month. The annual event returns December 13 and 14 from 11 ... more
Clifton Springs woman charged with felony DWI after traffic stop in Middlesex
A Clifton Springs woman is facing felony charges after deputies say she was driving drunk with a child in the car. Christy L. Hubbell, 32, was arrested around 6:30 p.m. on October 5 following a ... more
Naples man faces multiple charges after DWI stop in Middlesex
Deputies arrested a 23-year-old Naples man Wednesday night after pulling him over for speeding on Route 245 in Middlesex — and finding drugs and weapons in his car, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office ... more
Middlesex man charged after assault with weapon
A Middlesex man was arrested Friday after deputies say he assaulted another man during a fight that involved a weapon. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office says 61-year-old Thomas R. Pierson was taken into custody on ... more
Seneca Heritage Day returns to Middlesex
Middlesex will honor the Seneca people with its 36th annual Seneca Heritage Day on Saturday, August 30, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The free event runs 2–4 p.m. at the historic Overackers Corners Schoolhouse ... more
Public hearing set for bridge replacement on Route 364 in Middlesex
The New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing later this month to discuss plans for replacing the Route 364 bridge over the West River in Middlesex. The hearing is scheduled for ... more
Fire destroys two vehicles in Middlesex driveway
A fast-moving fire destroyed two vehicles parked outside a home in Middlesex on Monday, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The Yates County Sheriff's Office said the incident began around 4:21 p.m. when a Middlesex Assistant ... more
