Williamson man charged with rape, forcible touching after investigation

Published: 02/17/2019 @ 04:52 am

A Wayne County man is being held on $10,000 bail after multiple charges were filed against him – including rape, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child. Michael Yonker, 37, of Williamson was arrested after it was reported to deputies that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl. It is alleged that Yonker started an... more

W-FL THURSDAY: Newark hands Wayne first league loss on final night; Whitman makes clean sweep of West

Published: 02/15/2019 @ 12:47 am | Updated: 02/15/2019 @ 01:48 pm

W-FL: Newark hands Wayne first league loss on final night; Whitman makes clean sweep of West

On the final night of the regular season for Section V boys basketball teams, several Wayne-Finger Lakes squads were in action. Although all three W-FL league titles had been decided, there were several games of importance heading into postseason play next week. The biggest game had Wayne visiting Newark in a rematch of a close contest in Ontario that the... more

W-FL WEDNESDAY: Newark tops Geneva on senior night; Girls close out regular season

Published: 02/14/2019 @ 12:25 am | Updated: 02/14/2019 @ 11:10 am

It was a busy night for Wayne-Finger Lakes teams after Tuesday’s snow day forced several games to be reschedule to Wednesday night. It was the final night of the regular season for Wayne-Finger Lakes girls teams as Sectional brackets are set. For the boys, it will be one more night of regular season play on Thursday night before the seedings... more

W-FL MONDAY: South Seneca, Gananda girls clinch league titles

Published: 02/12/2019 @ 12:04 am | Updated: 02/12/2019 @ 12:05 am

The South Seneca Lady Falcons won their 17th straight game on Monday night in Naples, defeating the Big Green 69-18. With the win South Seneca clinched the Finger Lakes West Championship. Meanwhile, the Gananda Lady Blue Panthers dropped a cross-over contest to local rival Wayne, 45-38, but still clinched the Wayne County Championship when Lyons defeated second-place Marion. Also on... more

UPSTATE HOOPS: Wayne Eagles & Lyons Lions in-studio (podcast)

Published: 02/09/2019 @ 04:11 pm | Updated: 02/10/2019 @ 12:42 pm

Student-athletes from the top two boys basketball teams in the Wayne-Finger Lakes this season are in-studio to talk about their seasons and the post season ahead on the Upstate Hoops Podcast. From the Lyons Lions, seniors Justice Smith, David Weaver and junior Benji Kemp. From the Wayne Eagles, seniors Logan Blankenberg, Billy Thompson, Logan Holgado and Nick Carmichael. Also, a... more

W-FL FRIDAY: Newark spoils senior night in Waterloo; Midlakes girls clinch East title

Published: 02/09/2019 @ 10:33 am | Updated: 02/09/2019 @ 10:40 am

After a Senior Night ceremony in Waterloo in which legendary Newark coach Ron Ceravolo was honored pregame, the Newark Reds came up with a big 66-58 road win against the Indians. Jayden Peters exploded out of the gate with 15 first quarter points and the Reds built a 16 point lead in the third quarter before Waterloo came storming back... more

W-FL THURSDAY: Gananda, Marion girls post wins in Wayne County; South Seneca 1 win away from West title

Published: 02/07/2019 @ 11:29 pm | Updated: 02/07/2019 @ 11:30 pm

The Gananda Lady Blue Panthers and the Marion Lady Black Knights are seperated by just one-half game at the top of the Wayne County girls basketball standings. Both teams posted victories on Thursday night, Gananda’s coming on Senior Night over Red Creek. In the West, the South Seneca Lady Falcons rolled past Honeoye for their 16th straight win. With the... more

Wayne County offices on the move as major renovations set to begin

Published: 02/05/2019 @ 09:26 am

Wayne County departments have begun moving from a building being vacated for a major renovation. The office building is at 16 William St. and is also called Wayne County Building 4. Karen Ambroz, director of Wayne County Real Property Tax Services, said her office is moving today to temporary quarters at 76 William St., the former Lyons Village Hall. “Our... more

Deputies: Lyons man was driving drunk during crash

Published: 02/02/2019 @ 09:40 pm

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lyons Man following an investigation into a property damage crash. Deputies arrested Roger S Wiltsie, 55, of Lyons. Following the report of a property damage collision it was determined that Wiltsie was operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.11 percent. Wiltsie was charged with Driving while intoxicated, driving... more

W-FL SATURDAY: Lyons falls out west; Penn Yan girls beat Waterloo

Published: 02/03/2019 @ 01:15 am | Updated: 02/03/2019 @ 10:15 pm

It was a light night of action in Wayne-Finger Lakes boys and girls basketball on Saturday. The biggest game of interest was Class C2’s top team, the Lyons Lions, heading to Niagara Falls to face a true test in a tough St. Joseph’s squad who handed the Lions their second loss of the season 58-57. Full results below… Congratulations to... more

Lyons man found guilty of beating 42-year-old to death last summer

Published: 02/01/2019 @ 02:59 pm

A jury has convicted the Lyons man accused of killing another during a violent incident over the summer. Martin Smallwood, 33, was convicted of second-degree murder after the July 21, 2018 incident. Police said after that 42-year-old Camila “Milo” Robledo was killed in the incident. Smallwood was initially charged with first degree manslaughter and first degree assault after beating Robledo... more

W-FL FRIDAY: Pal-Mac girls hand Midlakes first league loss in 2 year; Waterloo sweeps doubleheader at Mynderse

Published: 02/02/2019 @ 11:15 am | Updated: 02/02/2019 @ 01:40 pm

The Midlakes girls varsity basketball team has been a juggernaut in the Finger Lakes East over the past 2 seasons going undefeated in league play last year and carrying a 9-0 league mark into their home game against Pal-Mac on Friday night. The Lady Red Raiders put an end to the two-year league winning streak in convincing fashion with a... more

Deputies: Lyons man possessed counterfeit $100 bill

Published: 01/31/2019 @ 02:12 pm

Deputies say a Lyons man was arrested following an investigation into counterfeit money. Timothy J. Powers, 38, of Lyons was arrested at his residence following an investigation into an incident that happened at a business on January 2nd. Powers is accused of possessing a counterfeit $100 bill. He was charged with first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument this week.... more

W-FL TUESDAY: Wayne dominant in win at Geneva, Whitman crushes another West foe & Lyons wins at ER as four ejected after fight

Published: 01/30/2019 @ 01:40 am | Updated: 01/30/2019 @ 01:43 am

The Wayne Eagles virtually locked up the Finger Lakes East title, moving 2.5 games clear in the standings as we head into February, with an impressive 81-68 win at Geneva on Tuesday night. Wayne jumped out to a 27-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Nick Carmichael scored 12 of his 22 points in the opening period... more

Murder trial opens in Lyons: Witness describes beating

Published: 01/29/2019 @ 03:20 pm | Updated: 01/29/2019 @ 04:14 pm

Martin Smallwood twice jumped on the chest of Camila “Milo” Robledo before hitting him in the stomach with a 2-by-4. That was the testimony of an eyewitness, Joseph Lampley, during the start of Smallwood’s trial Monday in Wayne County Court. Lampley testified about the events of last July 21, when Smallwood is accused of killing Robledo during an argument at... more

Smallwood murder trial underway in Lyons

Published: 01/28/2019 @ 02:19 pm

The murder trial of a local resident accused of beating a man to death last summer is underway. The prosecution and defense completed opening arguments Monday morning in Wayne County Court. Six witnesses had been called by the time the trial broke for lunch. Martin C. Smallwood, 32, of Lyons, is charged with second-degree murder in to the death of... more

‘Dog Blue’ program aims to keep dogs warm in Wayne County

Published: 01/28/2019 @ 12:14 pm

The Humane Society of Wayne County is doing its part to keep pets warm this winter. It’s working with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies for its new “Dog Blue” initiative. With the program, pet owners who are unable to bring outdoor-sheltered dogs inside can request help from the Humane Society. For a pre-determined amount of time, the... more

W-FL FRIDAY: Midlakes girls roll to 13th straight; Wayne clobbers Waterloo to take control of FL East

Published: 01/26/2019 @ 12:45 am | Updated: 01/26/2019 @ 01:50 pm

The Waterloo Indians boys basketball team traveled to Ontario to face Finger Lakes East leading Wayne on Friday night. A win would have opened up the league race and pulled Waterloo within a half-game the Eagles. It would have also opened their door for Geneva to make a run at the top spot when they host Wayne on Tuesday night.... more

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