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2025 Finger Lakes Country Music Festival: Full Guide
The Finger Lakes Country Music Festival returns to Palmyra, New York on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Headlined by country star Dustin Lynch, the festival kicks off the summer season with a full day of music, ... more
Spencer Speedway Set to Launch 70th Season in Wayne County
Racing returns to Wayne County as Spencer Speedway kicks off its 70th season on May 23 with the long-awaited Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110, according to Race of Champions officials. The race ... more
New Mercantile Shop Aims to Revitalize Downtown Lyons
A longtime pink storefront in downtown Lyons is getting new life as The Mercantile at Newberry opens its doors Monday. The project comes from Craig Fraser, owner of Evolve for The Home, located just across ... more
Man Found Dead on Golf Course at Blue Heron Hills in Walworth
Authorities are investigating the death of a 55-year-old man found unresponsive early Saturday on the grounds of Blue Heron Hills Country Club in Walworth. Alan Rainbow was discovered on the golf course at approximately 6:18 ... more
Crash Follows Theft at Webster Plaza
A police pursuit triggered by a shoplifting report ended in a dramatic crash in Webster, according to local police. The incident began at Webster Towne Plaza, where officers responded to a theft and tracked a ... more
Walworth Town Board Approves Budget Items, Hears Updates on Sewer Proposal and Community Projects
The Walworth Town Board met this week to vote on a series of resolutions, review a major infrastructure proposal, and hear updates on local initiatives, including a new community-based development proposal and ongoing solar energy ... 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
Martville Man Accused of Swallowing Evidence During Traffic Stop in Huron
A Wayne County traffic stop turned into a criminal investigation Tuesday night when deputies arrested a Martville man accused of trying to swallow a controlled substance to conceal it. Deputies arrested 42-year-old Geoffrey E. Perkins ... more
Lithuanian Dance Troupe to Perform at Hobart and William Smith During Geneva Visit
A vibrant glimpse into Lithuanian culture is coming to Geneva this month as a group of young dancers from Lithuania make a two-day visit to the city, culminating in a public performance on Tuesday, April ... more
Holocaust Survivor Film ‘Watching Walter’ to Screen in Newark
The Newark Public Library will host a screening of Watching Walter, an award-winning short film by California filmmaker Mark Brown, on April 30. The documentary honors Holocaust survivor Wladyslaw “Walter” Wojnas, a Polish émigré and ... more
Waterloo Man Arrested for Allegedly Violating Order of Protection in Walworth
A Waterloo man was arrested earlier this week after deputies say he violated a court-issued order of protection in a domestic incident under investigation in the Town of Walworth. Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 16 scoreboard
Penn Yan girls lacrosse ended a three-game skid with a narrow victory over Hingham, while Bloomfield improved to 2-0 on the baseball diamond with a win over Haverling. In softball, Wayne fell in another tournament ... more
Clyde to Flush Hydrants Village-Wide Early Thursday Morning
The Village of Clyde will be flushing all hydrants throughout the village on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., according to an announcement from the Village Water Department. Officials are urging ... more
CFCU rebrands as Beginnings Credit Union
After more than 70 years of serving the Finger Lakes Region, CFCU Community Credit Union is adopting a new name and brand identity. Starting July 2025, the institution will be known as Beginnings Credit Union, ... 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
Rochester Woman Charged After Child Drinks Alcohol in Lyons Home
A Rochester woman faces criminal charges after authorities say a juvenile consumed alcohol under the supervision of an intoxicated adult during a domestic incident in Wayne County. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested ... more
Ontario Woman Violently Grabs, Threatens Family Member During Dispute
A Wayne County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say a domestic incident escalated into violence in front of two children. Lana T. Clark, 23, of Ridge Road in the Town of Ontario, was ... more
Huron Man Violates Court Order; Flees From Deputies in Wayne County
A Huron man faces multiple charges after deputies say he violated a protection order and fled from officers during a confrontation at his home. Nicholas D. Stevenson, 36, of Ridge Road, was arrested on April ... more
Wolcott Man Charged With DWI After Three-Car Crash in Butler
A Wolcott man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk and causing a three-car crash in the Town of Butler. Alexander Rodriguez, 29, of New Hartford Street, was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s ... more
