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...]
DEC states no environmental concerns for Oatka Creek
WHEATLAND — Ongoing cleanup continues for the train derailment site in Wheatland, and officials have stated there are no significant environmental concerns. Oatka Creek resides at least 300 yards away from the train derailment site and all precautions are being taken by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure the creeks safety. According to an email from the DEC, an estimated five to ten tons of salt spilled out of the … [Read more...]