Category: Bloomfield

Deputies: West Bloomfield woman chased person with hammer, smashed phone
Deputies report the arrest of a West Bloomfield resident following an incident on Route 5 that happened around 8:45 p.m. Thursday. Csilla Keleman, 57, of West Bloomfield was charged with attempted assault and criminal mischief after a domestic dispute. She’s alleged to ... MORE

UPDATE: Owner lied about dog being thrown from vehicle in Bloomfield
Deputies say an Ontario County woman is facing new charges after filing a report with the Humane Society indicating that she saw a dog get thrown from a car. Turns out that dog, which was said to be thrown from a moving ... MORE

Two arrested on felony charges after pair of sex crime investigations in Geneva
The Geneva Police Department reports the arrest of two individuals in separate incidents after attempting to solicit minors into sexual activity. On December 11th at 12:48 p.m. police arrested Michael Jones, 64, of Bloomfield. He was charged with attempted criminal sex act, ... MORE

Bloomfield cemetery does green burials as natural alternative
The East Bloomfield 1838 Cemetery is doing something different. They are offering a more natural experience for family members to lay their loved ones to rest. Paul Hudson, who serves as president of the cemetery association tells The Daily Messenger that the ... MORE

Bloomfield man missing since September found at Pennsylvania jail
The Bloomfield man who was last seen in September has been found. New York State Police say they were notified by authorities in Pennsylvania that Dean Nohle was at the Lycoming County Jail, according to Finger Lakes News Radio. The 28-year-old was ... MORE

Crews battle structure fire in Bloomfield
First responders in Ontario County were called to a structure fire on Page Place during the mid-afternoon hours. The call came in around 3:30 p.m. with East Bloomfield, Cheshire, and Bristol fire departments were called to Page Place. Command requested a second ... MORE

Missing Bloomfield man last seen in Batavia area in mid-September
New York State Police are looking for a missing Bloomfield man. Dean Nohle, 28, is 6’2”, 250 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair, according to troopers, who announced the search on Monday. He was last seen wearing red shorts and a ... MORE

ICYMI: Jeff Gallahan, Matt Miller meet in debate on FingerLakes1.com (watch or listen)
On Tuesday FingerLakes1.com hosted a live-streamed debate between two candidates for New York State Assembly District 131. The district, which includes Ontario and Seneca counties has had a single representative for two decades. At the conclusion of 2020, Assemblyman Brian Kolb will ... MORE
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Former Midlakes, Bloomfield athletic trainer pleads guilty to enticing minor
The former athletic trainer that worked in the Phelps-Clifton Springs school district has pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor. It’s a charge that could carry a life sentence in federal court. Austin Pratt, 32, of Conesus pleaded guilty to the charge ... MORE

Bloomfield HS decorates storefronts instead of floats for homecoming week festivities
Homecoming will be celebrated in the Bloomfield Central School District. While the Coronavirus Pandemic has prevented traditional festivities from taking place – the high school there has found a unique way to increase school spirit. Normally, floats would be decorated for a ... MORE

Officials growing worried about ‘slow increase’ in COVID-19 cases in Ontario County
Officials in Ontario County are concerned with the slow increase in COVID-19 cases over the last several weeks. The County reported 36 active cases, where residents were in isolation, as of Wednesday. There were seven new cases that day. While not as ... MORE

One sent to the hospital after two-car crash in Victor
On Tuesday around 10:20 a.m. deputies and first responders were called to a personal injury crash on State Route 251 in Victor. They say Karen Alexander, 72, of Bloomfield made a left turn onto Strong Road in front of another vehicle that ... MORE

Properties in Ontario, Seneca counties nominated to be added to National Register of Historic Places
Two Finger Lakes locations are among the 18 sites across the state recommended by the State Board for Historic Preservation to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The George and Addison Wheeler House in East Bloomfield was ... MORE

DEBRIEF: Canandaigua Emergency Squad feels pinch of COVID-19 (podcast)
The Canandaigua Emergency Squad is the busiest 911 response center in Ontario County. It’s been that way for more than 80 years. Chief Matt Sproul says his team responds to more than 6,000 calls for service per year. Their coverage area includes ... MORE

Driver trapped after rollover crash involving dump truck in Ontario County; roadway closed for around 3 hours
Deputies say an Avon man was transported to F.F. Thompson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a rollover crash involving a dump truck in the town of Victor. Ernest Rivers, 67, was at a residence on Plastermill Road around 11 a.m. delivering ... MORE