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Macedon woman airlifted from violent Ontario County crash
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Deputies provided an update on a crash that happened Wednesday at the intersection of State Route 21 and Duel Road in Canandaigua. According to a news release, Susan Harris, 73, of Macedon was traveling south, ... more
Rushville man faces criminal charges after standoff, holding woman hostage earlier this month
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A Yates County man has been charged following a lengthy standoff with police earlier this month, during which he allegedly held a woman captive. William Morgan, Sr., 63, of Rushville, is accused of assaulting the ... more
No charges yet after standoff, hostage situation in Yates County
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Sheriff Ron Spike has given an update on the standoff involving law enforcement in the village of Rushville. On Monday a little before 3:30 p.m. a 59-year-old village resident reported a domestic incident in progress ... more
BOYS SECTIONAL BASKETBALL ON FL1 RADIO: Marcus Whitman, Bloomfield open Class C1 bracket in Tuesday night battle (webcast)
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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
Should there be a cap on how many days a school year students can be suspended?
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A local organization conducted a study surrounding school suspensions, taking a look at whether or not they’re an effective disciplinary action. The study is called, “Solutions Not Suspensions,” and was conducted by Children’s Agenda, based ... more
Four-day school week discussion: How would it impact students?
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Marcus Whitman Central School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Brown has been in education for more than 20 years. Dr. Brown says he doesn’t see much positive coming from switching schools to four days a week ... more
Village of Rushville hosts first-ever Party in the Park (photos)
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The village of Rushville held its first-ever Party in the Park at the Village Park on Warren St. on Saturday. The event featured free food cooked and served by the Rushville Lions Club, Rich, the ... more
Multiple charges against pair after traffic stop and search in Schuyler County
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A pair was arrested on August 3rd following a traffic stop and search of vehicle. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kevin L. Lurcock, 53, of Dundee and Peggy A ... more
Marcus Whitman mourns loss of 35 year old teacher
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The Marcus Whitman Central School District is mourning the loss of one of its teachers. Superintendent Christopher Brown announced Monday that special education teacher Holly Brown passed away over the weekend after complications from child ... more
Man found sleeping outside local business, arrested for open container
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Police arrested a Rushville man on July 19 following a report from a local business. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department charged Nicholas Mediak, 40, of Rushville with open container. Officers ... more
Rushville man arrested after breaking into vehicles
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Police say a Rushville man was arrested following a complaint in the village of Penn Yan. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department arrested Nicholas A. Mediak, 40, for petit larceny, criminal ... more
Rushville man fails to comply with court order
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A Rushville man was taken into custody on a bench warrant. According to a news release, the Canandaigua Police Department arrested Corey Johnson, 48, of Rushville for failing to comply with a court order. A ... more
Rushville man taken into custody after traffic stop
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Police took a Rushville man into custody following a traffic stop. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department arrested Corey J. Johnson, 48, of Rushville on a bench warrant. Following a traffic ... more
Rushville man arrested after failing to appear, traffic stop
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Police say a Rushville man was cited following a traffic stop. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department arrested Kayden C. Shay, 19, of Rushville for aggravated unlicensed operation. Shay was initially ... more
After two years, in-person parade and Memorial Day service returns in Gorham
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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
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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
Rushville woman took vehicle, later recovered in South Carolina
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Police say a Rushville woman was taken into custody on an arrest warrant. According to a news release, the Geneva Police Department arrested Makenzie Whipple, 20, of Rushville for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle ... more
Rushville driver ticketed after operating without license
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Police say a Rushville man was ticketed after a traffic stop in the village of Penn Yan. According to a news release, Rey DeJesus, 32, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, suspended registration, and operating ... more
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE: Marcus Whitman, Mynderse-Romulus battle Wednesday night (webcast)
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FL1 Radio is live from Bracht Field in Seneca Falls for Wednesday night high school girls lacrosse action. The Marcus Whitman Wildcats visit the Blue Devils of Mynderse-Romulus. Ted Baker and Paul Russo will be ... more