Motorcyclist airlifted, listed in guarded condition after Ontario County crash

Published: 06/10/2019 @ 08:52 pm

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 66-year-old Buffalo resident was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle crash on Route 20A in the Town of Bristol on Sunday. Deputies say that Michael Wilkins, 66, was traveling west on Rt. 20A when he struck a deer. He was ejected from the bike and suffered a broken wrist. As... more

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

Published: 05/28/2019 @ 12:44 pm

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to continue growth in digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive way and on a relentless, 24/7. 365 day a year publishing schedule. Whether that’s live-streaming local high school basketball throughout the winter, or showcasing in-depth... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Henderson brothers talk leading Brighton PD, Ontario Co. Sheriff’s Office

Published: 05/05/2019 @ 04:00 am | Updated: 04/29/2019 @ 10:37 am

It’s not often that brothers share a career path. In this case, while not precisely the same – Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson and Brighton PD Chief of Police Mark Henderson have not only followed a similar career trajectory – but have grown to lead two important agencies in the region. This week they discuss modern policing together, talk about... more

Local mom helps others through pregnancy loss

Published: 03/24/2019 @ 01:20 pm

Most people didn’t talk about miscarriage a generation ago. That’s changed somewhat but as one local woman found out, it’s still an awkward subject for many people — and always painful for those going through it. When you say you’ve had a miscarriage, people often don’t know how to react, said Jacky Crane of Bristol. She also discovered after losing... more

UPDATE: Missing Ontario County woman located

Published: 03/10/2019 @ 12:28 pm | Updated: 03/11/2019 @ 08:57 am

Latest Information The missing person alert has been cancelled, according to deputies with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. In an alert around 7 a.m. they cancelled the ongoing search, which had been taking place since Friday. No additional information was provided by law enforcement. Original Report Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a missing person. Amber Messervey, 27, was... more

Elite Aerial ski team training for world championships at Bristol Mountain

Published: 03/07/2019 @ 07:39 pm | Updated: 03/07/2019 @ 07:43 pm

This season, Bristol Mountain opened its new freestyle aerial training center. The U.S. Elite Aerial Development Team has been training this week at the mountain's High Point Terrain Park. Patrick O'Flynn, a member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Freestyle Aerial team and a native of Penfield, learned to ski at Bristol every Saturday and Sunday. "Kind of a... more

Tool thief takes plea deal; stole from Canandaigua, South Bristol properties

Published: 03/07/2019 @ 07:39 pm | Updated: 03/07/2019 @ 07:47 pm

A Farmington man who was slapped with 30 days for mouthing off to a judge changed his tune and pleaded guilty to burglary charges. On Thursday, Theodore “Ted” O’Connor, 38, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree burglary and had his other criminal charges dismissed in what will be an agreed-upon sentence of three and a half to seven years... more

Arbor Hill founder, beloved winemaker dies suddenly in accident

Published: 03/03/2019 @ 05:06 pm | Updated: 03/04/2019 @ 05:07 am

John H. Brahm III, co-owner of Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery and legendary Finger Lakes winemaker died suddenly over the weekend. Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson says emergency crews were dispatched to Hawks Road in South Bristol around 12 p.m. for the report of a man trapped between a vehicle and garage. First responders arrived on-scene to find Brahm trapped... more

Canandaigua driver struck woman with a snow plow during domestic incident

Published: 03/04/2019 @ 04:47 am

Deputies say a 42-year-old Canandaigua driver was charged with felony driving while intoxicated and aggravated family offense after a domestic incident in the Town of Bristol on Saturday. The incident happened around 9:56 p.m., according to deputies. Christopher Padden, 42, was found to be operating a pickup truck with an attached snow plow on the vehicle – when the plow... more

Former Ski Valley in South Bristol poised for private use

Published: 02/19/2019 @ 04:58 am | Updated: 02/19/2019 @ 05:07 am

The former Ski Valley, shuttered nearly a decade ago, could become someone’s private winter paradise. Town Supervisor Dan Marshall said Thursday he doesn’t see any obstacles to the once public ski resort, long since vacated, becoming a private residence. Approvals, however, lie in the hands of the town’s planning and zoning boards. The 118-acre commercial property at 6586 County Road... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Sheriff Kevin Henderson discusses potential policy changes, and future of Ontario County (podcast)

Published: 02/14/2019 @ 04:50 pm | Updated: 03/26/2019 @ 07:09 am

When Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson succeeded longtime Sheriff Philip Povero, the focus was on transitioning smoothly. Now, more than 50 days after taking office – Sheriff Henderson is establishing himself as a leader, not only locally, but in the region. This week he joined FL1 News Intern Reporter Gabriel Pietrorazio in the FingerLakes1.com Studio to get an update, and... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Victor Supervisor Jack Marren discusses landfill, pressure from Albany, and more

Published: 02/10/2019 @ 12:17 am | Updated: 02/09/2019 @ 05:07 pm

Victor Town Supervisor Jack Marren, who will seek another term in this year’s election, and serves as the Chairman of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors has become a regional leader for the Finger Lakes. Ontario County is unique for Upstate New York. That’s largely due to the population increase that its seen in the last 7-8 years – while... more

Happy bird in the middle of winter (photo)

Published: 02/02/2019 @ 09:59 pm | Updated: 02/02/2019 @ 09:59 pm

Braving the frigid -8 degrees on Thursday morning, a tufted titmouse enjoyed sunflower seeds at our window feeder in South Bristol. Photo by Nancy Jacobs. more

UPDATE: Home destroyed by fire in South Bristol

Published: 01/23/2019 @ 06:06 am | Updated: 01/23/2019 @ 03:03 pm

Mobile home destroyed in South Bristol blaze

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the structure fire reported on Mosher Road in the Town of South Bristol on Tuesday. Around 3:50 p.m. first responders were called to a single-family dwelling structure fire. Deputies say Bristol, Naples, and Richmond fire departments responded to the scene, along with Richmond Ambulance. Photos from this afternoon's mobile home fire... more

Bristol Mountain at night (photo)

Published: 01/15/2019 @ 10:23 pm | Updated: 01/15/2019 @ 10:42 pm

Bristol Mountain looked stunning in this shot captured during a wintry evening last week. Photo by Jill Nunes Madden‎. more

South Bristol to rehash disputed sewer rate hike

Published: 01/15/2019 @ 05:27 am | Updated: 01/15/2019 @ 05:44 am

The status of a disputed 64 percent sewer rate hike lodged on residents of Bristol Harbour Village remains unresolved. The Town Board will hold a workshop Saturday to discuss financial statements from Bristol Sewage Disposal Corp.— statements submitted by a December deadline but deemed unacceptable by the board. At issue is detail the Town Board seeks on how funds from... more

Brother returns to “Mikey’s Jump” at Bristol Mountain

Published: 01/13/2019 @ 08:42 pm | Updated: 01/13/2019 @ 08:49 pm

People fly on Bristol Mountain like they never have before. It even leaves veterans of the ski aerial circuit breathless. “This is the first time I’ve seen it in action, with people hittin’ it,” Chris Lillis said. “And I couldn’t be more excited.” Lillis, the U.S. National Ski team member from Pittsford, has seen his share of air. But when... more