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Canandaigua Plans Talks and Tree Planting for Arbor Day
Canandaigua will mark Arbor Day with two public events focused on tree education and restoration, according to the city’s Tree Advisory Board. The celebration kicks off April 24 with a 7 p.m. talk by RIT ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 17 scoreboard
Penn Yan and Victor boys lacrosse each picked up key wins, with the Mustangs staying unbeaten. On the baseball diamond, Canandaigua split a doubleheader while Victor rolled to victory in tournament action. In softball, Mynderse’s ... more
Deputies: Canandaigua Woman Falsely Reported Sexual Assault
Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Canandaigua woman for filing a false report of sexual assault, following an investigation that determined the claim was baseless. Robin Lynn Vertigans-Bush, 44, was charged with Falsely Reporting ... more
Canandaigua Man Charged With Public Lewdness After Urinating on Sidewalk
A 61-year-old man from Canandaigua was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly urinating on a public sidewalk in the Village of Phelps, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a complaint on Main ... more
UPDATE: VA Press Secretary Responds After Schumer Warns of Workforce Cuts
Outside the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer sounded the alarm over a Trump administration proposal known as "DOGE," which he says would cut more than 80,000 jobs from the Department of Veterans ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 15 scoreboard
Teagan and Braden Fingar combined for 11 points to keep Penn Yan unbeaten in boys lacrosse, while Canandaigua rallied in the second half to stay perfect on the season. On the baseball field, Newark ended ... more
FLCC Fundraiser Celebrates 10 Years With $90,000 Boost for Student Programs
A sold-out crowd of 225 guests raised more than $90,000 at Finger Lakes Community College’s 10th Annual Vintners & Valentines dinner, marking a decade of community support for student education in wine and culinary arts ... more
Three Injured in Shortsville Crash at Route 21 Intersection
A two-vehicle crash in Shortsville on Monday morning left three people injured and temporarily disrupted traffic at a busy intersection, Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies said. The collision occurred around 11 a.m. on April 14 at ... more
Field Fire Quickly Contained in Canandaigua; No Injuries Reported
A fast-moving field fire in Canandaigua was brought under control Sunday afternoon thanks to the coordinated efforts of multiple fire departments across Ontario County. The Cheshire Fire Department responded to the blaze shortly after 1:15 ... more
Town of Canandaigua Welcomes Greg Reynolds as New Parks and Recreation Director
The Town of Canandaigua has announced Greg Reynolds as its new Director of Parks and Recreation, ushering in a new chapter for the town’s outdoor spaces and community programs. Reynolds brings a robust background in ... more
Canandaigua Teacher Named Educator of the Year
Students in Canandaigua Academy’s National Honor Society have named Math teacher Matt Ward as their 2025 Teacher of the Year, recognizing his lasting influence both in class and on the field. Ward has coached cross ... more
Canandaigua Democrats Announce Full Election Slate
The Canandaigua Town Democratic Committee has introduced its full roster for the November election, aiming to shift the all-Republican Town Board toward more balanced representation. The candidates include Don Cotter for town supervisor and Bobby ... more
REPORT: Wood-Fired Pizza Restaurant Could Open in Canandaigua
A popular Rochester pizzeria, Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza, is eyeing a second location on Main Street in Canandaigua, bringing wood-fired, thin-crust creations to the city’s downtown. According to MPNNow.com, Chef and owner Kody Derhak plans ... more
Water main flushing may affect Canandaigua residents starting Monday
Water service in parts of the Town of Canandaigua may be impacted beginning Monday as the City of Canandaigua begins flushing its water mains. The maintenance will occur in two phases and could affect homes ... more
Canandaigua man arrested on felony probation violation warrant
Deputies arrested a Canandaigua man late Tuesday night on a felony warrant for violating probation. Andrew Peter Gambino, 32, was taken into custody at his residence on Parrish Street, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's ... more
Free tree seedlings available May 3 for Canandaigua residents
Residents of the Town of Canandaigua can take home free tree seedlings next month as part of a long-running Arbor Day tradition. The Town of Canandaigua Republican Committee will hold its 13th annual tree seedling ... more
Seneca Lake Pure Waters calls for volunteers to help monitor pollution
With summer on the horizon, a local group is calling on residents to help safeguard the health of Seneca Lake through a wide range of volunteer efforts. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has launched ... more
Rochester native shares parents’ flight from Nazi Germany at FLCC
Allan Rayburn, a lifelong Rochester resident, will recount his parents’ escape from Nazi Germany during a Holocaust Remembrance talk at Finger Lakes Community College on Tuesday, April 22. Rayburn, a construction manager for PathStone Corp., ... more
Canandaigua man faces rape charge after sheriff’s investigation
A Canandaigua man was arrested Thursday in connection with multiple incidents of rape earlier this year, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel L. Sevigny, 43, was taken into custody on April 10 at ... more
