The Palmyra Police Department reported the second arrest involving the thefts of over $10,000 from the Palmyra Dollars for Scholars scholarship foundation account. On December 6, 2022, the Palmyra Village Police Department responded to  the Community Bank for the report that numerous checks totaling over $10,000 had been deposited and withdrawn that were later determined […]

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Road Patrol Union Teamsters 118 rejected the county’s latest contract offer. The big issues are still pay and benefits for deputies. A New York State Public Employment Relations Board mediator worked with the parties to help them reach agreement, and the agreement was based upon that mediator’s recommendations. The Tentative Agreement […]

It happened on May 26, 2019, when Christopher M. Kirkey, now age 39, formerly of Main Street in the Town of Rose was eastbound on Savannah Spring Lake Road in the Town of Savannah. His vehicle left the roadway, striking a guard rail, bridge abutment and flipped over into Crusoe Creek. He was transported to […]

Following several major accidents and resident complaints over safety at the intersection of the Gananda Parkway and West Walworth Road in Walworth, a resolution from the Wayne County Board of Supervisors determined that an engineering study should be ordered. The survey concluded that a roundabout was the most feasible and safest alternative to traffic safety.  […]

Wayne County history has been front and center in the local news this year due to the County’s celebration of its bicentennial.  When formed, the county became responsible for managing public services which included recording and enforcing the law. Construction of a courthouse and jail, then spelled “gaol”, were among the first two items of […]

School Budget Votes and Board members elected Results from the 2023-24 school budget votes, propositions and winners of School Board seats are below: (Board seat winners indicated with *) SODUS Budget        Passed 150 to 40 Bus Reserve       Passed 153 to 36 School board seats: Sarah Williams 163 Laura Steffler-Alampi […]

Chef Brian Mattice, a resident of the Town of Walworth, recently received the American Culinary Federation Rochester Chapter 2023  “Chef of the Year” award, Award, recognizing him as a culinary professional who has distinguished himself through exceptional support and service. Chef Mattice has over 27 years of culinary experience and is a member of the […]

After over a year in the making, committee meetings, elegant and extravagant suggestions, vendor searching and clip board checking.... the Wayne County Bicentennial Gala produced the dream. With support and funding from the Wayne County Board of Supervisors and the many, many generous  corporate sponsors, the celebration sparkled. On May 13, over 500 party attendees […]

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has recently added two new K-9 units to the department. K-9s Ruby and Romeo are the two newest additions to the force, joined by their handlers Deputy Megan King and Deputy Catlin Fitzgerald. The two deputies also mark the first female K-9 officers in the department's history. King, who is in her […]

As warm weather returns to New York, Lock workers around the state are preparing for opening day of the New York State Canal system. From checking and repairing large mechanical systems to the initial flooding process, work in underway across Wayne County and beyond to ensure another safe boating season. Jeff Slowik, Chief Lock Operator […]