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CANANDAIGUA — The 2025 Toyota U.S. Freestyle Aerial National Championship at Bristol Mountain concluded on Jan. 11, witnessing spectacular performances from the nation’s top aerial skiers. Over the course of the event, athletes showcased their skills, soaring over 40 feet…

WATERLOO — Frazier Industrial Co. has purchased the parcel immediately east of its current Waterloo-Geneva Road production facility, citing a need for additional storage space.

WATERLOO — Laughter, ogres and giggles — oh my!

CANANDAIGUA — Embrace the magic of the season at Canandaigua’s fourth annual Finger Lakes Winter Carnival, a one-of-a-kind event showcasing the area’s winter charm, talented local artisans, and culinary offerings.

GORHAM — The Marcus Whitman Marching Wildcat Winterguard is hosting its annual “Artistry in Motion” winterguard show Jan. 18. It’s presented by the Marcus Whitman Band & Guard Boosters.

GENEVA — The Musical Moments recital series at the Geneva Public Library will feature the Kate & Dave duo, along with special guests Stan Proffitt and Jo-Hannah Reynolds, at its next performance.

CANANDAIGUA — The Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery will host its 20th annual “Emerging Artists & Their Mentors” Student Show, featuring work by the Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery’s Studio II students and their instructors, from Feb. 1 through March 1.

CANANDAIGUA — The Ontario County Board of Supervisors has a new leader for 2025.

ALBANY — As expected, the region’s state legislators, all Republicans, have panned Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of State address, where she outlined a number of affordability initiatives, including a proposed tax cut of up to 5% for middle-class New Yorkers…

WATERLOO — Town Supervisor Don Trout and Town Council member Robert “Rob” Lotz are facing burglary charges related to an incident that occurred last March.

GENEVA — Men’s volleyball starts late for a winter sport. While the likes of ice hockey and basketball begin their seasons in early November, the Hobart men’s team — in its second year of existence — didn’t face competition until…

GENEVA — The Geneva Public Library is now offering free notary public services to the community. Patrons can take advantage of this convenience without an appointment.

NEWARK — Alex Eligh Community Center Director Mike Muscolino is retiring after 45 years.

PENN YAN — Yates County Court Judge Jason Cook sentenced Shane Gage of Dundee to 11½ years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

KITTERY, Maine — Cmdr. Kenneth Ingle turned command of the USS Texas (SSN 775) over to Cmdr. Andrew McGovern in a traditional change-of-command ceremony Jan. 10 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn.

Pfc. Harvey Tongate and Pfc. Corey Bailey graduated from basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. The Gold Company ceremony, which was held Dec. 13, honored 444 graduates.

CANANDAIGUA — Last month, the Finger Lakes Community College Nursing program held a first-of-a-kind ceremony for fall graduates.

CANANDAIGUA — Ontario County is soliciting proposals for two studies regarding solid-waste management.

NEWARK — Newark Drama Club’s rehearsals, which this year include an enormous cast and crew, are underway for the February-March presentation of the widely acclaimed musical comedy “Mamma Mia.”

PENN YAN — A Yates County woman has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a 1-year-old child.

ROMULUS — Members of the Seneca County sheriff’s office gathered Jan. 9 to honor John Walters, the only member of the department to die in the line of duty — 138 years ago.

GENEVA — The city’s police chief said lowering the speed limit on South Main Street won’t solve the safety challenges for either vehicles or pedestrians.

FARMINGTON — A Farmington attorney said she is running for Ontario County Court judge.

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GENEVA — A third suspect has been charged in connection with gunshots fired near the Geneva Public Library in December.

SYRACUSE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a second round of payments for dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program 2024.

WATERLOO — David Wagenhauser, who challenged Republican Claudia Tenney for the 24th House seat in November, has died.

A new study has revealed many of the jobs that are set to be the deadliest in 2025 are related to agriculture, or working outdoors in general.

CANANDAIGUA — The Department of Environmental Conservation has made a tentative determination, subject to public comment or other information, to approve a modification to the city’s State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for its water resource recovery facility on Saltonstall…

GENEVA — The defending Liberty League champion Hobart College basketball team is starting to get hot right in the middle of conference action.

WATERLOO — Coming off a big win over rival Mynderse Academy, the Waterloo Tigers boys basketball team eyed a fourth straight victory when they welcomed another close rival, the Geneva Panthers, on Friday night.

NEWARK — With rumors flying amid a reduction in contract nurses that has resulted in a loss of some beds at hospitals run by Rochester Regional Health, officials decided this week it was time to quash rumors about its operation…

CANANDAIGUA — Beginning last night, the Ontario County Courthouse will be illuminated in blue starting in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, which is today, Jan. 11. The courthouse will remain illuminated with blue through Jan. 17.

PENN YAN — As the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center of Yates County continues its mission of driving economic growth, its leader is proclaiming 2024 a successful year.

GORHAM— An Ontario County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon that resulted in what apparently were minor injuries.

TORREY — The law firm representing four environmental groups has filed a brief opposing Greenidge Generation LLC’s emergency request to delay Department of Environmental Conservation administrative proceedings in a dispute over the Seneca Lake crypto-mining plant’s air permit.

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GENEVA — City police have charged two suspects related to an incident in which shots were fired in the direction of the Geneva Public Library in the early morning hours in late December.

WASHINGTON — Law enforcement leaders in the region are expressing support for a congressional bill targeting bail reform in New York.

CANANDAIGUA — The Finger Lakes women’s volleyball program has announced its innovative Kids and Parents Volleyball Camp, led by Finger Lakes head coach Andrew Solomon. Scheduled for March 2025 at FLCC’s Canandaigua campus, this unique program is designed for young…

PENN YAN — A Dundee woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of criminally negligent homicide in the death of her 5-month-old baby boy.

SENECA FALLS — It took nearly six months, but the Town Board voted Tuesday to officially recognize the Civil Service Employees Association as representing most town workers.

WOLCOTT — A Wolcott man has been charged with leaving the scene of a vehicle-pedestrian accident on Ridge Road in 2023, Wayne County sheriff’s investigators said.

*To report Section V scores, coaches or team representatives can send scores and statistics as soon as possible after games by emailing [email protected].

CANANDAIGUA — A tight battle for four quarters between Canandaigua Academy and Newark High School came down to depth, rebounding and clutch and-1 conversions.

PHELPS — Even with the recent spate of snow, cold and icy wintry conditions, the new owners of the former Boy Scout Camp Dittmer are looking forward to summer.

NEWARK — Lucas Dobbins doesn’t smoke pot anymore and has only dabbled in cannabis edibles for the purpose of improving his sleep, but he’s on the cusp of opening Wayne County’s second cannabis operation in the former Metro Mattress store…

CANANDAIGUA — Casella Waste Services needs sufficient soil to cover waste deposited at the Ontario County Landfill over the next four years.

WATERLOO — After a two-year affiliation with national real estate company ReMax, David Young has re-opened his independent real estate business.

CANANDAIGUA — Margaret Reston was sworn in last week as the city’s interim full-time city court judge.