Category: Finger Lakes

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says one person was taken into custody after an investigation in Ontario. Willie J. Mathews, 65, of Rocehster has been arrested following that two-car crash in the town of Ontario. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.…

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Newark man after he took a vehicle illegally and caused a car accident. Deputies say Chad J. Welsher, a 46-year-old took a family member’s vehicle without permission, then drove while intoxicated. He was later involved in a one-car collision on Beam Hill Road in the…

In Albany a coalition of lawmakers including State Senator Tom O’Mara, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano, Senator George Borrello, and representatives from local school districts urged Governor Kathy Hochul and the state’s Democrat-led legislature to reconsider the electric school bus mandate set for 2027. Citing issues like cold weather failures, high costs, and poor reliability, they argue…

The Seneca Falls Police Department says two people are in custody following a CPS investigation that resulted in a child being hospitalized in Clifton Springs. On February 9 SFPD officers along with Seneca County Child Protective Services, arrested Angelia Ely, 32, and Earl Heath, 42, for child endangerment and obstructing governmental administration. The arrest occurred…

A two-vehicle crash on 5&20 in front of the Hill Top Diner in Hopewell resulted in injuries to both drivers, as reported by Ontario County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. The incident involved 80-year-old Howard R. Vansickle from Stanley, driving a 2014 GMC Sierra, and 53-year-old Sean W. Musto from Penn Yan, in a 1994 Toyota…

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Yates County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), a critical component of the healthcare system in the Finger Lakes region has partnered with Air Methods to incorporate the Ascend online training program into their education regimen. This initiative aims to augment the skills of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and medics who serve a population of nearly 25,000…

Ken Johnson, Executive Chairman of Leonard’s Express, has been honored as a “Rock Star of the Supply Chain” by Food Logistics magazine for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is awarded annually to outstanding individuals in the cold food supply chain sector for their significant contributions, innovative spirit, and leadership. Johnson’s recognition highlights his…

On February 6 deputies responded to a domestic incident report at an address on State Route 104 in the town of Sterling. Ashlie M. Britton was found to have physically assaulted a close family member during an altercation, causing the victim to fear for their safety. Britton was charged with third-degree menacing, a class B…

On February 8 families in the Romulus Central School District were notified that Principal Christopher Puylara is “not in the office or available through school email.” FingerLakes1.com obtained the notification, which went out at 10:04 a.m. from Superintendent Martin Rotz after reports that Puylara was placed on administrative leave.  Parents in the district are instructed…