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Investigation underway after infant found dead in home
An 8-month-old baby died over the weekend in Conesus, Livingston County, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday. Deputies were called to a home on Railroad Avenue at 8:35 a.m. Saturday to investigate after the family of an infant called 911 to report that the child was not breathing, Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said in a news release. Deputies said that the child was found dead at the scene.
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."
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...
Dansville crash leaves one dead, another hospitalized
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – One man has died and another person was hospitalized following a fatal motor vehicle accident in the village of Dansville Friday morning. The Livingston County 911 center received a call from citizens who witnessed the accident, reporting a car crashed into a tree and was on fire in front of 4 […]
Weather Alert: Strong thunderstorms, wind possible in Rochester region
The potential of strong thunderstorms in parts of the Rochester region on Tuesday afternoon sparked a special weather statement from the National Weather Service in Buffalo. Scattered thunderstorms bringing localized heavy rain and wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected to develop in Livingston, Ontario and Wayne counties, including the cities of Canandaigua, Geneseo and Newark. The thunderstorm risk will end this evening. ...
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.
Millerton Road fire extinguished quickly, no injuries
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Hose Company responded to a fire in a second-floor bedroom at 301 Millerton Rd. Thursday, April 25, around 8:50 p.m. The first car to respond reported smoke coming from the second floor. A second alarm was struck, and fire companies from Sharon, Falls Village and Millerton responded, with Norfolk as backup.
Silly Nice Cannabis Now Available at RISE Dispensary in Henrietta (Rochester), NY
Looking for premium cannabis products in Henrietta, NY? Look no further than RISE Dispensary. Located at 556 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, NY 14623, RISE Dispensary in Henrietta (Rochester) proudly stocks Silly Nice’s finest offerings. What sets Silly Nice apart? Their Diamond Frosted Flower, Frosted Hash Ball, and Diamond Powder are...
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 […]
Kick-off event to introduce new Can Carrier Collection Program in Ontario County. What to know
Ontario County will be hosting its kick-off event on Thursday, May 2, to introduce the newly launched Can Carrier Collection Program. Starting at 2 p.m., the event will take place at Brewery Ardennes in Geneva to encourage other local establishments to participate in the program and celebrate its early success.
Meet the standout teams in Section V softball as season hits the midway point
What's one thing many Section V's hottest softball teams have in common?. Just ask Pittsford Mendon. Senior stars Lilly Goldberg and Greta Marino credited their team bonding in Florida for the Vikings' 10-0 start, and high spot in Tuesday's New York State Sportswriters Association softball poll. "Having the time to...
NY weather: Weather alert issued for dense fog in New York until 3:30 a.m. Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:16 a.m. on Wednesday for dense fog until 3:30 a.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Erie, Genesee and Ontario counties. "Areas of fog along the Lake Ontario shoreline will advance inland overnight, with reduction in visibility to a half a mile...
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