WHEATLAND -- The installation of a four way stop at the intersection of State Route 36 and North Road was put into action Wednesday morning. The New York State Department of Transportation,(NYSDOT), announced in a press release, that the four way stop will be a change from the existing two way stop and is expected to improve safety at the intersection by making all drivers stop and look for other vehicles before traveling through the … [Read more...]
Former Cal-Mum student released from hospital after tragic accident
UPDATE: 4:38p.m. A Strong Memorial Hospital Official confirmed that Michaela Murphy,17, has been released from the hospital. Hospital Officials report that Joanne Krutchen has been transported to another hospital to undergo rehabilitation. CALEDONIA — A victim in the tragic Wheatland crash, Joanne Krutchen has been released from Strong Memorial Hospital. Krutchen, 20, was one of two survivors involved in a fatal car crash that … [Read more...]
Community asking for stoplight at deadly intersection
UPDATE: 3:23 PM WHEATLAND — Members of the community have been and are continuing to advocate for a stoplight at the fatal intersection of Riga Mumford Road (Rte. 36) and North Road as a result of yesterdays fatal accident.Yesterday, Taylor Binnert, 21, and Christopher Peterson, 20, died and three other teens were seriously injured when thier vehicle collided with a tractor trailer."We have reached out to the New York State Department of … [Read more...]
Double fatal accident claims two young Caledonia residents
MONROE COUNTY —The names of the victims involved in the fatal car crash in Wheatland this afternoon have been released by authorities. Taylor Binnert, 21, and Christopher Peterson, 20, were killed in the crash. According to WHEC.com, Emily Peterson, 17, Michela Murphy, 17, and Joanne Krutchen, 20, were ejected from the vehicle and were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. All five of the people involved were from Caledonia. The truck driver … [Read more...]