Honeoye: Keith Roberts, age 80, passed away on February 12, 2019 after a long illness. He was born in Montour Falls, NY to the late Claude and Grace Roberts. Keith is survived by his wife, Penny, his sister; Ellen Goltry, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers; Milo and Stanley. Keith was a master craftsman, teacher, and artist. He used his creativity and skills as a woodworker for everything from tables, chairs, … [Read more...]
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2019 – Agricultural producers have until Feb. 14, 2019, to sign up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP), launched last year to help producers suffering from damages due to unjustified trade retaliation. Producers can apply without proof of yield but must certify 2018 production by May 1, 2019. Since its launch in September 2018, more than 864,000 producers have applied, supporting those hit hard with nearly $8 billion … [Read more...]
COLD CASE FILE – Can You Help The State Police?
The New York State Police put out a cold case file each Tuesday. Today is a cold case file from western New York. Please take a moment and read the story below. Does it bring back any memories? Do you know anything … anything at all? If so, please call the New York State Police. The phone number is following the story: State Police continue to investigate the 1961 homicide of 16-year-old John Raymond Sutton at a gas station … [Read more...]
Opioid Overdoses In Erie County To Be Treated As Crime Scenes
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., together with Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, Central Police Services (CPS) Commissioner James Janciewicz, and Daniel Rinaldo, from the New York New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), announced today a first-of-its-kind initiative which is being implemented across Erie County to enhance law enforcement’s response to opioid overdoses. The initiative calls for state and local law … [Read more...]
Horseheads Couple Convicted of Wire Fraud To Repay $5.5 million
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Bin “Ben” Wen, 46, and Peng “Jessica” Zhang, 45, both formerly of Horseheads, NY, who were convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States respectively, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Wen was sentenced to serve 33 months in prison while Zhang was sentenced to five years of probation, to include six … [Read more...]
Honeoye – Hemlock Loses Power Due To Pole Fire
Much of Honeoye and part of Canadice and Hemlock were experiencing power outages and brownouts on the afternoon of Wed, Feb. 6, reportedly due to a pole fire on Canadice Lake Rd. Calls started coming in about 1:30 reporting outages at the trafficlight on Main St., Honeoye, as well as on Curtis Rd., Abbey Rd., County Road 37, East Lake Rd., North Shore Drive, Pinewood Hill Rd., and in Hemlock. The electric company was notified and expected to … [Read more...]
2019 Garlic School
2019 Garlic School March 20, 2019 | 9am-2:30pm First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd. (Rt 63), Batavia, NY 14020 Hear about the latest garlic research trial results and insect and disease issues. Open discussion encouraged! Cost: $15 CVP enrollees; $25 all others. Fee includes lunch. Register online or use the registration form provided at https://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1099. Pre-registration deadline: March 17th. … [Read more...]
NYSP Respond To Over 1000 Crashes During Storm
The New York State Police responded to nearly 1,100 motor vehicle crashes and issued more than 600 travel ban tickets during the snowstorm that affected much of the state last week. State Police increased patrols in the regions that were highly impacted to handle storm related incidents. Troopers responded to 1,096 crashes during the storm; 81 of those crashes resulted in injuries, including three fatalities. In addition, Troopers responded … [Read more...]
GCC Looking For Aspiring Models For 38th Annual Fashion Show
Have you ever wanted to be a model? As Genesee Community College Fashion Program students continue their year-long preparations for the 38th Annual Fashion Show that is scheduled on Saturday, May 4, 2019, there really is a sense of "LIMITLESS" for students planning the program and designing new garments, but also for the community who can participate in the show as volunteer models. "LIMITLESS" was the theme chosen by the students this year … [Read more...]
Today is Groundhog Day
Today is Groundhog day and legend has it that if the Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when he emerges from his burrow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will arrive soon. So, did Phil see his shadow? The Inner Circle, wearing their top hats, spoke to Phil in "groundhogese" (which is actually a Pennsylvania Dutch dialect) and asked him. Luckily, Phil didn't see his shadow. That's good news for … [Read more...]
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