Category: Walworth

Shane Dehn appointed Marion Junior-Senior High School Principal
Shane Dehn has been named the new principal at Marion Junior-Senior High School. Dehn’s appointment was approved by the Board of Education at its regular meeting on Jan. 4, 2021. Dehn, who had been serving as interim principal since October, originally came ... MORE

Sheriff: Rochester man displayed handgun during incident in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Rochester man following a disturbance that occurred in the town of Walworth. Deputies were dispatched to a Walworth address on Sunday around 3:40 p.m. It was alleged that several young men showed ... MORE

One hospitalized after two car crash in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation of a two-car crash that happened in the area of State Rotue 441 and Gananda Parkway in the town of Walworth. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries after the wreck, according to deputies ... MORE

Fire at Tops supermarket in Wayne County quickly extinguished
First responders in Wayne County were called to a fire at the Walworth Tops Friendly Market over the weekend. Firefighters from the Walworth Fire Department were dispatched for a rotisserie oven fire. The fire was contained to the oven and no injuries ... MORE

Deputies: Lyons man found with drugs, weapon during traffic stop
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lyons man following a traffic stop on Geneva Street over the weekend. It happened on Saturday around 5:30 p.m., according to deputies. Gregory Parker, 57, of Lyons was charged with criminal possession ... MORE

WEBCAST REPLAY: Saturday morning soccer as Wayne tangles with Mynderse (FL1 Sports)
The Wayne Eagles take the long ride from Ontario to Seneca Falls for Breakfast at Bracht Field as they take on the Mynderse Blue Devils in a Saturday morning girls varsity soccer match-up. The Lady Blue Devils are fresh of their first ... MORE

Deputies: Walworth man hit girlfriend multiple times, arrested on felony charge
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a 51-year-old Walworth man following a domestic incident. On October 1st deputies responded to the Victims Resource Center in Newark after receiving a 911 call for family trouble. An investigation into the incident ... MORE

Walworth man lashes out during domestic, as deputies take him into custody — resulting in several charges
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Macedon man following an investigation into a domestic incident on Tuesday around 4:30 a.m. Deputies arrested Jeremy Foster, 28, of Walworth for criminal mischief, obstructing governmental administration, three counts of endangering the ... MORE

Meet Wayne’s Class of 2020 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Amber Blaakman of Ontario, NY, the daughter of Cara and Scott Blaakman, is Wayne Central High School’s valedictorian. She has a Grade Point Average of 100.73. Amber is a member of the National Honor Society. She has also participated in Masterminds, Book ... MORE

Deputies: Walworth man charged with DWI, leaving scene of crash in Macedon
Deputies say they were called to assist the Macedon Police Department with an investigation into a hit-and-run that happened in the town of Macedon. Chad Hammond, 44, of Walworth was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC ... MORE

Deputies: Walworth man charged with DWI after crash in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Walworth man following the investigation of a property damage crash on Maple Avenue in the town of Palmyra. Colin Rivers, 31, was reportedly traveling east on Haak Road when he failed to ... MORE

Deputies: Marion man arrested on felony charges after domestic incident in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Marion man following a reported domestic incident on Hennessey Road in the town of Walworth. Jody Hamm Jr., 24, was arrested by deputies after the 911 Center received a call for family ... MORE

LETTER: Coronavirus will have impact on budget
Editor’s Note: The following is a letter to the editor written by Walworth Town Supervisor Susie Jacobs. For contact information scroll to the bottom of this article. As many of you know, the Governor has extended the PAUSE to May 15th. Wayne ... MORE

Blakenberg leads young Wayne squad into Class B in 2020-21
Wayne sophomore Mason Blakenberg was second in scoring on an Eagles squad that won 19 games and advanced to the Class A2 sectional semifinals as the No. 3 seed. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 14.1 points, 6.1 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals ... MORE

Deputies: Wayland woman charged with DWAI after crash in Wayne County
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Wayland woman following an investigation into a crash on Plank Road in Walworth. Deputies say Caitlin Jones, 31, of Wayland crashed her vehicle into a utility pole causing significant damage to her ... MORE