CANANDAIGUA — There is now a robot programmed to sort plastic waste at the Ontario County Landfill’s Materials Recovery Facility.
FAYETTE — The 2023 town budget show increases in spending, the tax levy and tax rates.
SENECA FALLS — The town police department is seeking a part-time school resource officer to oversee the school district’s two elementary buildings.
CANANDAIGUA — The 2023 city budget proposal contains a 4.65% increase in the tax rate per $1,000 of assessed value. That equates to $7.75, up from $7.41.
VICTOR — State police are investigating a fatal incident involving an all-terrain vehicle Thursday in this Ontario County town.
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Windy at times with rain. High 52F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
COVERT — In what was called a dangerous situation at times, an Ithaca man who allegedly broke into three occupied homes in this Seneca County town — and was held at gunpoint by one homeowner — was arrested early Thursday morning after a large-scale search.
WATERLOO — Several people were arrested last week following a welfare fraud investigation by the Seneca County sheriff’s office and county Division of Human Services.
CANANDAIGUA — A Geneva man whose trial for a 2020 home invasion was to begin Monday has taken a plea deal.
GENEVA — After Hobart basketball’s big win over No.11 nationally ranked University of Rochester on Tuesday, senior forward Jackson Meshanic was named Liberty League Performer of the Week Monday for his strong efforts.
GENEVA — The Wayne-Finger Lakes Panthers ice hockey team started its 2022-2023 season on Saturday afternoon at the Geneva Recreation Center Ice Rink.
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Ending a marriage can be emotional and full of challenges at any age, even if both parties agree it’s the right decision. When couples over age 50 divorce, they often face the additional task of supporting two separate retirement plans using the assets intended for their combined nest egg. I…
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CANANDAIGUA — Michelle Pedzich won the Women’s Leadership Award and Tara Rago the Young Professional Leadership Award at this year’s Ontario County ATHENA Leadership Program annual dinner Nov. 18.
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GENEVA — The city is searching for ways to underwrite the long-term costs of maintaining the additional landscaping created through the downtown streetscape and Routes 5&20 work, which is edging closer to completion.
ROCHESTER — In America we love our freedom, and I have to say I am no exception. However, recently I have been struck by how we spend so much energy pursuing freedom from control that we forget we have the freedom to make autonomous choices that yield our best selves. Nowhere is this princip…
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As I read Sister Helen Prejean’s most recent book, “The River Of Fire: My Spiritual Journey,” I thought about “Sister Act” and its sequel, “Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit.” They are among my favorite movies. They are delightful, uplifting films that portray how a rebellious nun, Sister Mary…
MANCHESTER — Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) announced that his annual donation drive for local animals was a success. Thousands of pounds of new dog food, cat food, treats, toys, litter and cleaning supplies were collected and distributed to the Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Onta…
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, with time to reflect on all the myriad things we have to be grateful for, even amidst difficult times. But, as many of us know, there are a lot of people struggling with this time of year for many reasons.
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ROCHESTER — In America we love our freedom, and I have to say I am no exception. However, recently I have been struck by how we spend so much energy pursuing freedom from control that we forget we have the freedom to make autonomous choices that yield our best selves. Nowhere is this princip…
PHELPS — The Midlakes’ Graduate of Distinction Committee is seeking nominations to honor alumni of Midlakes High School for achieving outstanding professional or civic accomplishments.
GENEVA — The town’s parks and recreation committee will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Town Hall.
