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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.
Local farmers see loss after recent drop in temperatures
ROCHESTER N.Y. (WROC) – Pick’n Patch owner Drew Wickam says the weather was a lot colder than he expected it to be and he had to light fires for two nights instead of just one. Apple growing season is beginning and local farmers like Drew Wickam at Pick’n Patch in Stanley NY came up turned […]
Infant's death in Livingston County under investigation
Conesus, N.Y. — The death of an 8-month-old child in Livingston County over the weekend is under investigation. Deputies responded to a home on Railroad Avenue in Conesus around 8:35 a.m. Saturday after family members called 911 reporting an infant not breathing. The child was dead when deputies arrived.
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...
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.
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. ...
Missing Person Dana Hale located and safe
UPDATE: The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports Dana Hale has been located and is unharmed. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police issued an alert for a missing man from Ontario County Monday. Dana Hale, 54, was last seen around noon Saturday leaving his home on Howard Street in the Village of Manchester, according to the Ontario […]
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.
Two Poultney residents arrested in connection with upstate NY burglary
DRESDEN, N.Y. — Two people from Poultney, Vermont, are due in court next month for burglary charges after police say they stole items from a home in Dresden, New York. New York State Police arrested Theodore Smith and Diane Reed on Saturday, April 27. Police received the complaint around...
Undefeated Canandaigua girls lacrosse setting high bar in Section V
Even for a program with six Section V titles to its credit, Canandaigua girls lacrosse is forging through new territory this spring. Ten games down, all wins. The Gray Wolves are Section V's last undefeated team and currently rank third in the New York Sportswriters' Class B rankings. Only five other teams in New York state, according to the NYSSWA, have not suffered a loss so far. ...
Geneva Music Festival Gears up for 14th Season
The Geneva Music Festival is gearing up for a stunning new concert season from May 18 to June 9, with artists old and new, a special “musical mixology” evening, and free community outreach events. The Festival theme for this year is “Light/Dark”, an exploration in contrasts. While some...
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...
Mother's Day brunch and buffets in Rochester, New York. Where to take mom
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024. That weekend, some of the local colleges will be holding graduations and visitors will be in town for the Rochester Lilac Festival. As a result, reservations at popular spots are filling up fast. Here are some ideas for treating Mom to a delicious day. 20 Deep Winery will host...
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