Many things have changed here in Wayne county over the past 80 years. However there’s one business on Route 31 in Newark that has seen it all. Originally established in 1945 by Wilbur F. Smith as a farm machine repair shop, Smith Metal Works has become a staple of the area and the fabrication industry […]
Wayne County Jail Corrections Major James Miller always wanted a career in law enforcement. He had the motivation, drive and education, but there was only one snafu that prevented him from becoming a police officer, Major Miller was color blind. Undeterred that describing colors relating to cases and arrests was an issue, Miller still pursued […]
Operating a banquet facility comes with a lot of responsibilities. Between coordinating with bridal parties, interfacing with vendors and feeding hundreds of people at a time, the pressure to help create someone’s perfect day is not for the faint of heart. However, when recently presented with the opportunity to purchase a second venue, local entrepreneurs […]
Due to a water main break in the Town of Ontario, Wayne Central School District will be closed on Monday, March 3, 2025, for all students and staff. Families can find the Boil Water Advisory on the Town of Ontario's website page at www.ontariotown.org In addition, Wayne Central School District will be CLOSED for students only on […]
State Police Investigators, along with the New York State Comptrollers Office, reported the arrest on Thursday (2/27) of William R. Storrs, age 37, of 2050 Shuller Road in Newark for Grand Larceny. The arrest follows an extensive investigation that began prior to a lawsuit filed last August 26, 2024, by Syracuse attorney Bradley Pinsky against […]
There are two visions of the criminal justice system. On one hand the public wants anyone arrested to be found guilty and go to jail. On the other hand the defendant in a case deserves the best defense under the law and may be not guilty of a crime. The dilemma between right and wrong, […]
The Citizens’ Response Network of Wayne County (CRN) held a protest outside of Congresswoman Tenney’s "Mobile Office Hours" in Macedon on Thursday. Claudia’s representative, Dan Martini met with both CRN members and other constituents at the Macedon library. Over 41 people left comments with him. There were about 12 protesters out front of the Town […]
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and policy changes outline his plan to carry out mass deportations and crack down on unauthorized entries into the United States. Some actions were felt immediately. Others face legal challenges. Some may take years to happen, if ever, but have generated fear in immigrant communities. The Trump administration has highlighted […]
A jury trial for Pamela A. Robinson, age 48, was set to begin on Monday (2/3) in Wayne County Court. Prior to the bench trail starting, Robinson plead guilty to Arson in the Third Degree: Intentional Damage. The case involved Robinson’s purchase of a vehicle from the Peake dealership in Sodus in 2023. She learned […]
If there’s a single product that epitomizes what consumers hate about high prices nowadays, it’s eggs. Unlike political rhetoric and campaign promises, the price of food, especially America’s darling eggs is in the midst of flying sky high prices. Everything from your Egg McMuffin®, cake and pancake mixes, bread, along with restaurant breakfast is under […]
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest on Thursday (1/30) at 12:45 p.m. of William Smith, age 54 of Wilsey Road in the Town of Savannah. Smith was taken into custody following an investigation into a domestic incident resulting in a juvenile child being hospitalized. The child was exposed to a controlled substance at […]
The specialized training in deciphering terabytes of information from seized cell phones, computers and other forms of electronics can be overwhelming. That is why it takes a certain breed of police officers with extensive training, numerous ongoing classes, equipment, and patience to perform the tasks. Sergeants Brian Pitt and Roger LaClair are the crux of […]
State Police Investigators out of Williamson conducted a search warrant on Monday(1/20) at 7422 Seaman Street in Sodus Point, seizing any computers, or related a devices. The search warrant on Donovan Pierson, age 20, was served at his place of employment in the Village of Red Creek, where his cell phone was confiscated. Following the […]
The Times has learned that Wayne County Administrator Rick House has submitted his letter of resignation. The letter was forwarded to all the County Supervisors on Thursday evening. His resignation takes effect as of March 31st. Dear Board members, I am writing to formally announce mv retirement from the County of Wayne effective March 31. 2025. My […]
Imagine fleeing your homeland, climate change, war, disease, famine, suppressive government, gangs, an often un-welcoming societal/political hierarchy, take your pick. You may have been an educator, a doctor, a prize school student, but now you are starting over. You and your family want to survive and now you must adjust to new customs and in […]
