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

Wayne Central School Board meets tonight amid controversy surrounding two members

Published: 03/07/2019 @ 01:21 pm

The controversy centered around two members of the Wayne Central School Board could be 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... more

Police waited weeks to report Wayne Central grad missing in New York City

Published: 03/07/2019 @ 05:40 am | Updated: 03/07/2019 @ 05:47 am

Family struggles in search of Wayne Central grad

A Wayne County family is struggling to search for answers or clues in the disappearance of their loved one. Thirty-one-year-old James Johnston, who resides in New York City, was last seen Jan. 29 at his Brooklyn apartment in Williamsburg. News10NBC spoke to the man’s mother, Nancy Johnston, who shared her story in hopes that it would help spread the word.... more

Deputies: Ontario woman asked child to hide gun, marijuana for her from officers

Published: 03/04/2019 @ 04:54 am

Deputies say an Ontario woman was arrested after asking a child to hide a gun for her prior to police arrival over the weekend. The incident took place on Sunday around 9:55 a.m., according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Jessica A. Morrison, 36, of Ontario was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of marijuana... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Wayne Co. Sheriff Barry Virts talks contract negotiations, mugshot ban, and more

Published: 03/02/2019 @ 10:30 pm | Updated: 03/02/2019 @ 10:40 pm

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts talks

Wayne County Sheriff Bary Virts discusses the challenges of running a department that’s mid-contract negotiations, and also coping with the widespread shortage of law enforcement prospects. He also tackles some of the statewide initiatives that could prove to be difficult for law enforcement to manage – like the controversial mugshot proposal, which would ban law enforcement agencies from releasing arrest... more

Ontario felon possessed firearm illegally

Published: 03/04/2019 @ 04:58 am

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a convicted felon over the weekend in the Town of Ontario after it was found he possessed a firearm illegally. Deputies say Timothy J. White, 38, of Ontario was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. It is alleged that White possessed a firearm. Deputies also say he’s a convicted felon, which makes... more

SECTIONAL WEDNESDAY REPORT: South Seneca one win away from 4th straight title; Wayne sees historic run come to a close

Published: 02/28/2019 @ 12:11 am

Wednesday’s winter storm wreaked havoc on the Section V boys and girls semifinal round with multiple games being rescheduled to Thursday. Several games were still contested last night, despite the weather. The two-time defending Section V Class A2 Champion Wayne Eagles saw their season come to an with a loss to top seed East High at Victor High School. The... more

Parents, faculty fill Wayne CSD meeting to support board members facing removal

Published: 02/21/2019 @ 05:09 am | Updated: 02/21/2019 @ 05:14 am

Parents remain frustrated after leaving a special school meeting that resulted in no answers. The Wayne Central School District had a meeting Wednesday involving Steve Gallagher and Dennis Landry, the two board members accused of official misconduct. In less than 10 minutes, the board approved a resolution allowing information about the charges against the men only be released at their... more

More info coming on Wayne school board members facing removal

Published: 02/16/2019 @ 06:27 am | Updated: 02/16/2019 @ 06:33 am

The Wayne Central School District has offered signs it would give the public more information about two members of the school system’s board in danger of removal from the board over misconduct accusations. On Wednesday, February 20, school officials planned to hold a special meeting to consider revealing information previously discussed behind closed doors about the charges against board members... 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

Headwater Food Hub does fresh produce in Wayne County

Published: 02/14/2019 @ 05:02 am

Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your fruits, vegetables, meats, and other groceries from a variety of local farms and have that food delivered directly to you? That’s what a Wayne County company is doing — all while creating a sustainable food system in upstate New York. That company is Headwater Food Hub It’s a Tuesday morning and... more

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