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Man killed in Ontario County crash identified
A 55-year-old man was killed in a one-car crash on Route 488 in Hopewell, Ontario County, on Tuesday night, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that Curtis A. Wright of Seneca Falls, Seneca County, was driving a Chevrolet Camaro west on Route 488 and drove off the north shoulder of the road just after 11:30 p.m. His vehicle struck a mailbox and crashed into a large tree.
Geneva man convicted in murder-for-hire plot
Canandaigua, N.Y. — An Ontario County man is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of trying to kill a man twice last year. Prosecutors said Jerry Lovett, 33, of Geneva, was arrested after he shot and attempted to kill the victim in January 2023. While in jail, Lovett then tried...
Canandaigua road set for extensive revamp in major makeover project
CANANDAIGUA, NY — You might want to think twice about driving North Bloomfield Road in Canandaigua. It’s road construction season and work on North Bloomfield Road has begun. Motorists can expect a bit of navigational pain in that northwest Canandaigua neighborhood for long-term gain. “Road reconstruction projects are...
Popular fast-food chain to offer alcohol at Henrietta location
Construction of western New York’s first stand-alone Shake Shack at 245 Clay Road at the corner of Jefferson Road in Henrietta appears to be going full speed ahead. But there’s been a slight change of plans. In addition to burgers, fries and other fast-food fare, the restaurant wants to serve beer and wine to adults. Last month, the Henrietta Town Board agreed to modify Shake Shack’s special-use permit, originally OK'd in February 2023, to allow it. ...
New restaurant moving into old Boston Market space in Henrietta
Last summer, the Rochester area’s last Boston Market shut down, having been evicted from its storefront at 942 Jefferson Road in Henrietta. By mid-August, a new restaurant should be up and running there. Dave’s Hot Chicken, which started in 2017 as a pop-up food stand in an East Hollywood, California, parking lot and now...
UPDATE: Former commander charged with stealing nearly $93K from Geneva American Legion
ONTARIO COUNTY, N.Y. — A Geneva veteran is accused of stealing nearly $93,000 from the local American Legion, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Dale Henry Mosher, 63, was charged with grand larceny for stealing at least $92,698 from the American Legion Post #396. Mosher spent nearly 20 years on and off as commander. In the last eight years — starting in December of 2015 — investigators say he stole funds from the post.
Avon police chief Joseph Geer steps down amid FBI investigation. What we know now
Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer resigned Monday amid a federal investigation into the police department's bookkeeping and scheduling practices. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney's Office are investigating Geer's "scheduling and time reporting" in his capacity as a school resource officer for the Avon Central School District, Mayor Robert Hayes said. Hayes said he could not comment further as the investigation is still ongoing, but said Geer's resignation will allow the town to make a "clean break" and begin to "right the ship."
Crash involving school bus leaves woman seriously injured
A New Jersey woman was seriously injured in a crash that sent a school bus into a ditch in Geneva, Ontario County, on Monday afternoon, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred just before 3:30 p.m. on County Road 6 and Billsboro Road. Deputies said that Ingrid...
Ontario County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
Manchester, N.Y. — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man from Manchester who was last seen on Saturday at midnight. Deputies said Dana Hale, 54, was last seen on Howard Street. He's described as 5-foot-9, 200 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He...
Deputies investigating infant’s death in Conesus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding an eight-month-old infant’s death in the Town of Conesus. According to LCSO, on April 27th, at 8:35 a.m., Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded to a residence on Railroad Avenue after a 911 call from the family for an eight-month-old infant […]
House fire in Mendon under investigation by MCSO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A house fire on Chamberlain Road is under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the fire is under control and there were no injuries. However, the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Drivers are warned that Chamberlain Road between Cheese Factory Road and Semmel […]
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