The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the investigation of a fatal motor vehicle collision in the Town of Sodus.             Theodore Cole and Kim Chavous were operating a motorcycle south bound on Buerman Road. The motorcycle collided with an oncoming vehicle causing them to be ejected. Kim Chavous was pronounced dead at the scene. […]

Sheriff Barry Virts, who has led the  County of Wayne Sheriff’s Office for nearly 12 years, announced on Monday (9/21) to the County Republican committee that he does not plan to seek a fourth term in 2021. Sheriff Virts noted that he felt the Republican committee needed to know now, so that his name did […]

The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff announced the arrest on Thursday (9/24) at 6:15 p.m. of Christopher M. Kirkey, age 37, of 10677 Lyman Road in North Rose on an indictment warrant that was filed as a result of Wayne County Grand Jury proceedings earlier in the week.  Kirkey was  picked up at his […]

Once again, the Lyons Public Library is loaning medical equipment. The Lyons Community Cares Closet is at locate at the Library, 122 Broad Street, in Lyons. The equipment is for use by Wayne County residents and is provided free of charge. Equipment can only be borrowed for 3 months. It is not meant to be […]

State Troopers out of Williamson reported stopping a vehicle on Tuesday (9/22) at 12:20 p.m. on Route 104 in the Town of Ontario for No License  Plate. The driver, Gregory M. Stone, age 22, of Ridge Road in Williamson faces numerous charges after Troopers smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Troopers also […]

Following the announcement of the District's first case of coronavirus, the Clyde-Savannah School district is closing today, due to an abundance of caution. They confirmed that a non-teaching staff member tested positive for the virus. All families at risk were notified. The following letter from Clyde-Savannah Superintendent of Schools, announced the school's closure today (9/21/20) […]

By Casey Carpenter The political divide in the nation was brought home on Saturday September 12th. A group of nearly 200 gathered at the Williamson Middle School in preparation for a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Following a short prayer, with signs in-hand, the group took to the sidewalks to […]

Organizers of the annual Finger Lakes Community College golf tournament have decided to forgo the inperson event this year and instead hold a fundraiser that supporters can take part in from the safety of their homes. FLCC will host a Golf Ball Drop at noon on Monday, September 28 to support student scholarships. Participants can […]

It took some patience and a lot of fortitude and paperwork, but the Town of Williamson was finally able to dedicate their brand new addition to the Town Park. On Wednesday, September 8, Town officials, contractors, volunteers and Senator Pam Helming were on hand for the ribbon cutting, officially opening Williamson Town Park’s “South” Lodge. […]

Following some natural/human disaster, the power goes out in your home. You immediately panic, worrying about the food in the refrigerator, dinner tonight, wild children running around, and the lack of TV reception. Now imagine a workforce of 165, with the power  out - no lights, computers and only enough battery power for the emergency […]