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Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 21 scoreboard
Mynderse baseball rode a dominant two-way performance from Alan Plummer to secure a win over Midlakes, while the Blue Devils softball team also picked up a victory behind balanced offense and solid pitching. In girls ... more
Canandaigua Man Accused of Disrupting 911 Call During Domestic Dispute
A Canandaigua man was arrested early on March 31 after allegedly interfering with a 911 call during a domestic argument in front of a child. Robert J. O’Leary, 34, was taken into custody around 2:50 ... more
Canandaigua Woman Charged With Grand Larceny After Credit Card Theft
A Canandaigua woman has been charged with grand larceny after police say she stole a credit card and used it to make unauthorized purchases. Jessica L. Gleeson, 36, was arrested just after midnight on March ... more
Canandaigua Woman Arrested for Trespassing After Dispute
A Canandaigua woman was arrested on the evening of March 31 following a disturbance at a Gorham Street residence. Samantha Ketcham, 20, was charged with Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree after police determined she ... more
Firefighters Contain Early Morning Blaze at Geneva Home
Geneva firefighters responded swiftly to a Monday morning fire, containing the blaze to a rear addition and preventing major damage to the main structure. According to a post by Hydrant Hose Company No. 1, crews ... more
Canandaigua Man Charged With DWI After Erratic Driving
A Canandaigua man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police observed his vehicle operating erratically on Eastern Boulevard. Thomas J. Serron, 23, was stopped by officers at 12:37 a.m. on April 12. According to ... more
Midlakes Middle/High School Honors Hundreds on Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Midlakes Middle/High School has announced its third quarter honor rolls for April, recognizing the academic achievements of students across grades seven through twelve. More than 250 students earned a place on either the Honor Roll ... more
Naples Historical Society To Unveil New Marker Honoring Local Legacy
A new chapter in Naples’ rich history will be unveiled this Friday as the Naples Historical Society prepares to reveal a long-awaited historic marker at the Naples Memorial Town Hall. The event, dubbed “The Big ... more
Hundreds of Runners to Circle Seneca Lake as Seneca7 Returns April 27
Thousands of athletes and spectators will descend on the Finger Lakes next weekend as the Seneca7 running relay returns for its 13th year, bringing traffic changes and a high-energy atmosphere to the region. The 77.7-mile ... more
Geneva Rotary Honors Local Leaders at Gala
Community service took center stage as the Geneva Rotary Club presented five Paul Harris Fellow Awards at its annual Service Above Self Gala, according to a club announcement. The prestigious honors, named after Rotary’s founder, ... more
FLCC Gala Raises $90K for Food and Wine Programs
A sold-out crowd of 225 helped Finger Lakes Community College raise over $90,000 at its 10th annual Vintners & Valentines fundraiser. Held April 4 on FLCC’s main campus, the event supports the college’s culinary and ... more
Bottleland: A Boutique Wine & Spirits Shop Opens in Geneva
Bottleland, a new boutique wine and spirits shop, is thrilled to announce its grand opening at 162 William Street in the heart of Geneva, New York. Owned and operated by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Bottleland ... more
Still Openings For Practice Time Sports’ Summer Camps: Details You Need in Canandaigua
Summer just got a whole lot more exciting for families in the Canandaigua area! Practice Time Sports, the community’s go-to indoor athletic facility, is thrilled to unveil its brand-new Summer Day Camp Series for 2025 ... more
Grassroots Movement Pushes for Revival of Castle Creek in Geneva
A group of residents in Geneva is rallying around a forgotten waterway that winds through neighborhoods, parks, and industrial tunnels, seeking to transform it into a visible, vibrant asset for the community. Castle Creek, a ... more
Ontario County Officials Remind Caution on 4/20: THC Overdose Is Real
As cannabis celebrations take place across the country, Ontario County Public Health is reminding residents to use marijuana responsibly and be aware of the risks of THC overdose. In a public safety message issued ahead ... more
Hobart lacrosse snaps skid with blowout win over St. Bonaventure
Hobart lacrosse ended a five-game losing streak with a dominant 26-13 win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday, fueled by a strong offensive effort on Senior Day. The Statesmen improved to 4-9 overall and 1-3 in ... more
William Smith lacrosse soars past Rochester to claim Liberty League title
The 10th-ranked William Smith lacrosse team dominated from the opening whistle, scoring the first seven goals en route to a 17-6 victory over Rochester on Saturday afternoon at Boswell Field. With the win, the Herons ... more
Canandaigua Officials Warn Residents: Say No to Volcano Mulching
The Town of Canandaigua is asking residents to avoid a common but harmful landscaping mistake known as “volcano mulching,” where mulch is piled high against the trunk of trees. The practice, often seen in commercial ... more
Journalist and Historian Nancy Gibbs to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address at HWS
Hobart and William Smith Colleges have announced that renowned journalist, historian, and Harvard professor Nancy Gibbs will deliver the 2025 Commencement address on Sunday, May 18. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to journalism and ... more
