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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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 — 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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Below is the weekly fishing report from Wayne County. The accompanying picture shows Lake Ontario’s waves hitting the shore at the north end of Dutch Street in the town of Huron Nov. 20. First-time visitors to the Great Lake have said, “What ocean is this?”
If you looked at the accompanying photo and thought “What’s with the witches? Halloween has already passed,” I totally understand.
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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.
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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…
Following the March 23, 2022, fire at the Thatcher Group Inc. plant on Route 104 in Williamson, demolition work uncovered a mural hidden behind an interior wall, signed and dated in 1974.
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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.
Continuing power of attorney nightmare in Ontario County
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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…
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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…
NEWARK — Author Jim Farfaglia will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society, 120 High St.
CANANDAIGUA — Randall Buick GMC Cadillac and the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes are co-sponsoring a food drive for Ontario County food pantries.
