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Phelps Historical Society to explore life before the village’s founding
The Phelps Community Historical Society is inviting residents to journey deep into the past at its annual meeting next month. The event will be held April 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Howe ... more
Caraballo, Wakley set to compete in regional spelling bee
Two top spellers from Midlakes are preparing to showcase their skills at the upcoming Regional Spelling Bee on March 22 at 10 a.m. at the Palmyra-Macedon Performing Arts Center. Alejandro Caraballo and Graham Wakley earned ... more
Midlakes junior competes in Finger Lakes History Day with personal Middle East project
Inspired by his family’s history, Midlakes junior Jonathan Capozzi will compete at the Finger Lakes Region History Day Competition this Saturday in Auburn, presenting a deeply personal project on rights and responsibilities in the Middle ... more
Ontario County cheerleading coach accused of stealing booster club funds
A Phelps woman has been charged with grand larceny after authorities say she made unauthorized purchases and mishandled funds belonging to the Midlakes Cheerleading Booster Club. Tori A. Salato, 26, was arrested on March 7 ... more
Midlakes junior Makenzie Davis wins Youth Leadership Award
Midlakes High School junior Makenzie “Pippa” Davis has been recognized for her outstanding leadership, earning the 2025 Youth Leadership Recognition Award. She accepted the honor on March 7 during a ceremony at Victor High School ... more
Phelps town board to discuss water projects, storage building at upcoming meeting
The Phelps Town Board is set to discuss a range of local projects and upcoming events at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Among the key agenda items is an update on ongoing water projects and ... more
Phelps man arrested for shoplifting, burglary at Seneca Falls Walmart
A Phelps man was arrested on Saturday after police say he shoplifted from Walmart despite being previously banned from the store. Jason B. Osgood, 53, was taken into custody by the Town of Seneca Falls ... more
Midlakes Theatre Experience brings ‘The Little Mermaid’ to life
The Midlakes Theatre Experience is set to make waves with its spring production of "The Little Mermaid," promising an enchanting spectacle filled with beloved songs, vibrant storytelling, and a talented cast. Performances are scheduled for ... more
Final open house on Ontario Co. rail plan tonight
Ontario County officials will host a final open house tonight at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva to present findings from the Freight Rail Corridor Development Plan and gather last-minute community input. The event, ... more
Phelps teen charged with assault after school altercation
An 18-year-old Phelps resident has been charged with assault following a physical altercation at his school, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Trevor Jerome-Jay Halladay was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree assault ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Eldridge joins 1000-point club as ER girls advance; Mynderse boys cruise into second round
The first round of the 2025 Section V boys and girls tournaments concluded Wednesday night, with several Wayne-Finger Lakes teams moving on to the quarterfinals while others saw their seasons come to an end. The ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Newark boys top Pal-Mac in OT; Mynderse girls roll into second round
The high school basketball postseason began Tuesday night with a full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes games, but only two were decided by single digits. The most thrilling matchup unfolded in Wayne County, where the Newark ... more
Two injured in Phelps crash; driver cited for failure to yield
A two-car crash in Phelps on Tuesday evening sent two people to the hospital with minor injuries and resulted in a traffic citation for one of the drivers. Ontario County deputies responded to the intersection ... more
Ontario County to host final open house on freight rail corridor plan
Ontario County officials will hold a final public open house on March 4 to present findings and gather community input on the draft Freight Rail Corridor Development Plan for Geneva and Phelps. The open house ... more
Phelps solar project gets green light on environment
The Phelps Planning Board has determined that the proposed Crossroad Community Solar Project will not cause significant environmental harm. Acting as the lead agency under New York’s SEQRA process, the board issued a negative declaration ... more
MONDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Landon Washburn drops 36 to lift Honeoye to 18th straight win; Dundee/Bradford girls complete season sweep of Marcus Whitman
The final week of the high school basketball regular season kicked off Monday, with eight games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. The slate was headlined by the Honeoye boys, who won their 18th consecutive game ... more
FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Mynderse boys, Gananda girls win in overtime; Geneva boys blow out Waterloo
The final Friday of the high school basketball regular season brought 16 games to the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, delivering some exciting finishes. The Mynderse boys secured an overtime victory on the road against Newark despite ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Mynderse boys outlast Waterloo; Mynderse girls win in overtime
A dozen high school basketball games unfolded across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region on Wednesday night. The two most thrilling games on the slate took place in Seneca Falls. First, the Mynderse girls secured a non-league ... more
Midlakes Theatre Experience prepares to make a splash with ‘The Little Mermaid’
With just one month to go, the award-winning Midlakes Theatre Experience is gearing up to bring Disney’s The Little Mermaid to life on stage. The highly anticipated spring production promises a magical journey under the ... more
