Hearing wraps up for Wayne Central school board members facing removal

Published: 05/07/2019 @ 06:07 pm | Updated: 05/07/2019 @ 06:20 pm

Two Wayne County school board members had a hearing into their alleged misconduct that wrapped up on Tuesday. Both hearings for Wayne Central School District board members Steve Gallaher and Dennis Landry wrapped up Tuesday morning. The hearings could have potentially lasted until Wednesday but were combined to save time. Back in September of 2018, Gallaher and Landry went into... more

Public, media barred from bringing cameras/phones to Wayne Central hearing

Published: 05/06/2019 @ 10:06 pm | Updated: 05/06/2019 @ 10:12 pm

Recording devices barred from Wayne Central hearing; open meeting laws do not apply

Two school board members are fighting to keep the jobs they were elected to do in the Wayne Central School District. Steve Gallaher and Dennis Landry are accused of overstepping their positions by launching into their own investigation. On September 6, 2018 they were able to gain access into Freewill Elementary School. They say the school was left unlocked and... more

Rainbow after the rain (photo)

Published: 05/07/2019 @ 06:34 am

With all the rain we’ve gotten – it’s a surprise that we haven’t seen more rainbows. Photo by Aron Thompson. more

Bear Creek Harbor (photo)

Published: 05/07/2019 @ 06:34 am | Updated: 05/07/2019 @ 06:34 am

Lake Ontario was doing her thing looking a little more like spring this week. Photo by Laurie Dirkx. more

Deputies: Rochester man arrested on felony charges after Wayne Co. domestic incident

Published: 05/01/2019 @ 06:11 am

A Rochester man is facing felony charges after deputies were called to a domestic incident on Tuesday around 8:30 p.m. in the Town of Ontario. Daniel Simmons Jr., 28, of Rochester was charged with felony criminal mischief. The charge stems from a domestic incident – where Simmons intentionally destroyed property belonging to another person. The damage totaled approximately $260, according... more

Deputies: Homeless man charged after investigation into 2018 burglaries in Wayne County

Published: 04/30/2019 @ 05:17 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a 34-year-old homeless man in Wayne County following an investigation into a pair of 2018 burglaries. Deputies say the two burglaries, from which the charges stemmed occurred in the Town of Ontario. Daniel T. Morrison, 34, who had no permanent address listed, was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.... more

Spring sky in Ontario (photo)

Published: 04/23/2019 @ 03:05 pm

The sky looked like an odd painting in the Town of Ontario on Monday. Photo by John Smigle. more

29-year-old charged with attempted rape in Ontario County

Published: 04/22/2019 @ 09:07 am | Updated: 04/22/2019 @ 01:30 pm

Sheriff Kevin Henderson reports the arrest of a 29-year-old Ontario resident following a joint investigation involving the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office and Canandaigua Police Department. Through the use of an undercover police officer – investigators arrested Nicholas P. Heberle, 29, of Ontario. Henderson says that over several days Heberle communicated with an individual who was identified as a 14-year-old female... more

Deputies: Ontario man charged with assault after domestic incident

Published: 04/11/2019 @ 06:30 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of an Ontario man following an investigation into a domestic incident on Wednesday. Deputies arrested Jacob R. Nellenbach, 20, of Ontario – charging him with one count of assault, one count of criminal possession of a weapon, and one count of criminal mischief. Nellenbach is accused of striking a male victim in... more

Colorful duck spotted in Ontario (photo)

Published: 04/02/2019 @ 07:42 am

This colorful duck was spotted in Ontario this week. Photo by Laurie Dirkx‎. more

Wayne Central grad who had been missing for 50 days found dead in NYC

Published: 03/25/2019 @ 05:40 am

Missing Wayne Central grad found dead in NYC

A missing Wayne Central graduate, who was living in Brooklyn, has been found dead, according to authorities. James Johnston, 31, disappeared from his Brooklyn apartment in January. However, after more than 50 days of searching – family of Johnston say they received a call from police in New York. A body had been recovered, and investigators believed the body was... more

Ontario man charged with selling drugs

Published: 03/23/2019 @ 05:40 pm | Updated: 03/23/2019 @ 05:48 pm

An Ontario man is facing several charged after allegedly selling cocaine. Manuel Pizarro, 40, of Ontario was charged by Wayne County Sheriff's deputies with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, which are both felonies. Deputies said Pizarro sold cocaine twice in... more

Deputies: Ontario man charged with harassment after domestic incident

Published: 03/21/2019 @ 05:40 am

Deputies say a 42-year-old Ontario resident was arrested on harassment charges on Wednesday after an incident around 7:30 p.m. Matthew G. Storms, 42, was charged with harassment and is accused of subjecting a female victim to unwanted physical contact. He’s accused of shoving the female’s head into a couch during a domestic incident. He was released and will answer the... more

Deputies: Teen sexually abused in Wayne County

Published: 03/17/2019 @ 06:36 pm | Updated: 03/18/2019 @ 06:46 am

Ontario man held on felony sex abuse charges after December incident

An Ontario man was arrested on felony sex abuse charges after an incident, which was reported and investigated by law enforcement and child protective services. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that David S. Morse, 38, of Ontario was charged with first-degree sex abuse, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies say that Morse was arrested after... more

Stunning subject in Ontario (photo)

Published: 03/13/2019 @ 06:21 am | Updated: 03/13/2019 @ 06:24 am

This stunning shot shared to Facebook from Wayne County last week brought a great subject into focus. Photo by Laurie Dirkx. more

Quiet day along Lake Ontario (photo)

Published: 03/13/2019 @ 06:21 am

A quiet day along the big lake in Wayne County last week. Photo by Bill Cook. more

Taxpayers finally learn about allegations against school board members in Wayne

Published: 03/11/2019 @ 01:20 pm | Updated: 03/12/2019 @ 04:56 am

For the first time, taxpayers in the Wayne Central School District learned more about the allegations against two school board members. Steven Gallaher and Dennis Landry could be removed from their positions. Monday, a formal hearing was held for Gallaher. Over eight hours, seven witnesses testified. Gallaher walked into the hearing Monday to a round of applause. The room was filled... more

Parents sound off over investigation into Wayne Central School Board members

Published: 03/08/2019 @ 05:15 am | Updated: 03/08/2019 @ 05:22 am

The controversy centered around two members of the Wayne Central School Board was a hot topic once again at the board’s Thursday night meeting. Steve Gallaher and Dennis Landry could be removed from their positions due to allegations of official misconduct. Among those allegations are claims of inappropriate and unauthorized independent inquiry. Landry said they asked questions to hold leaders... more

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