Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Lakeville resident on felony-level charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On January 2nd, 2023, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a business on Big Tree Road in the Town of Livonia for the report of a burglary that occurred overnight. Upon arrival, Deputies were advised that someone had entered the business and stolen property. Through the investigation, a suspect was … [Read more...]
WNY and Finger Lakes Regions Awarded Critical Funds for Projects
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) congratulates members of the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Councils for securing funding for local projects. The projects were included in the latest round of state funding awarded through the Regional Economic Development Council program. “These projects will spur economic development in our communities and improve the quality of life for residents," … [Read more...]
Canandaigua Academy Discussing New Mascot Name Due to State Ed Regulations
For decades, the Canandaigua Academy mascot and logo has been the “Canandaigua Braves.” However, due to a directive from the New York State Education Department, the school must adopt a new mascot, logo and name by the end of the 2022-23 school year. The original directive from the State Education Department came in 2001, but many school districts did not comply. However, a recent decision against the Cambridge School system by the New York … [Read more...]
No Paper Bags at Wal-Mart After Jan. 18
Walmart recently announced it will no longer provide paper bags to customers after Jan. 18. Wal-Mart has made paper bags available to customers for five cents each, or customers could use reuseable more-than-one use bags which Wal-Mart (and other vendors) sell. In 2019, Walmart stopped using plastic bags when New York State outlaw their use, and started offering paper bags at five cents each. However, as part of their commitment to the … [Read more...]
Miguel Velázquez Named Next CEO of RTS
The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners announced today that Deputy CEO Miguel Velázquez has been appointed as the next CEO and will begin in his new role on January 1, 2023. Velázquez is a long-time member of the Regional Transit Service (RTS) team. He joined the organization in 1999 as a member of the RTS Information Technology team and worked his way up to serve as Chief Information … [Read more...]
WYOMING COUNTY’S MARYGRACE SCHENK RECITAL PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY
Organization: Arts Council for Wyoming County(ACWC) Contact: Jacqueline Swaby (585) 237-3517 EX 100 What: ARTS COUNCIL FOR WYOMING COUNTY’S BALUS SCHOLAR MARYGRACE SCHENK RECITAL When: Saturday, December 17, 2022 Time: 7 pm Where: Arts Council for Wyoming County, 31S. Main St. in Perry. Cost: $5.00 or make a donation at the door To RSVP, or for more information: (585) 237-3517 Website: www.artswyco.org Event … [Read more...]
WYOMING’s CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST RIBBON CUTTING FOR STUDIO CAFE IN WARSAW
The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism will host a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Studio Cafe, located at 2407 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY, on Friday, December 9, 2022. The ribbon cutting will occur at 3:00 PM, along with Studio Café’s Grand Opening celebrations. Studio Café is owned and operated by Stephanie Russell. The unique business is both a café and an art studio. They sell espresso-based coffee drinks and baked treats made … [Read more...]
Midlakes Elementary Playground Shut Down For Escapee Re-Capture.
The Midlakes Elementary School Playground in Phelps was shut down on Friday afternoon, December 3, when a full-grown male cow escaped from a trailer during transport on Rt. 96, and was seen grazing on the Midlakes Elementary School Playground. A truck, a police car, the principal and a resource officer herded the escaped male cow from the playground back onto the trailer, which left when loaded, for parts unknown. The “high steaks” capture … [Read more...]
Former Victor Student Causes Increased Security at Victor Central
A former student who has made concerning statements on social media and crashed his car on a hill on the Victor Central School campus on Thursday, Dec. 1 has caused increased security at the Victor Central School campus. School officials did not elaborate on the statements the student made on social media, except to say the threats were more to the student’s own life and safety, with no threats made to any other students or staff at the Victor … [Read more...]
Two Pick- up Trucks Crash Into Warsaw School; Drivers Severely Injured
Two trucks crashed into the Warsaw Elementary School Library at about 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, sending two men by Mercy flight, one to ECMC and the other to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, both with life-threatening injuries. Both were listed in stable condition on Saturday. According to Warsaw Police Chief Pete Hoffmeister, the accident occurred when the accelerator on one of the trucks got stuck, causing that truck to broadside … [Read more...]
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