On Wednesday (5/28) at 9:52 a.m. the Lyons National Bank, located at 2 Forgham Street in Lyons, was the scene of a bank robbery. Law enforcement officers quickly responded and apprehended the suspect, identified as Audie A. Arliss, age 39, from Lawrence Street in Lyons of as he attempted to flee the area. Mr. Arliss […]
On Tuesday, May 20th, voters gave opinions on school budgets, propositions, and school board members for 2025-2026. All but one local school district had their budgets approved. Gananda Central’s budget failed by over 100 votes. Here are the results: CLYDE-SAVANNAH Budget passed 115 to 37, Bus Proposition passed 117 to 35, Transportation Reserve Fund passed […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $2 million contract to Michigan-based Dean Marine & Excavating on May 13 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channels in Great Sodus Bay and Oak Orchard Harbor on Lake Ontario. Dredging of these harbors ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and […]
On Tuesday, May 20th, voters gave opinions on school budgets, propositions, and school board members for 2025-2026. All but one local school district had their budgets approved. Gananda Central’s budget failed by over 100 votes. Here are the results: CLYDE-SAVANNAH Budget passed 115 to 37, Bus Proposition passed 117 to 35, Transportation Reserve Fund passed 113 […]
The former Spring Valley Greenhouses, located at 3242 Daansen Road in Walworth was well-known to local residents and plant lovers for decades. The land and buildings were sold for $300,000 in October of 2019 by previous owner Jan VanLaeken. It was no secret what the intentions of the new owners was. The business was listed […]
A newly released report from Feeding America shows that food insecurity continues to trend in the wrong direction nationally as well as here in the Finger Lakes region. Nearly 10,000 more people experienced some form of food insecurity in 2023 compared to 2022 within Foodlink’s 10-county service area, according to the latest “Map the Meal […]
On May 1st, five Williamson grads were celebrated with the Alumni of Distinction honor at Young Sommer Winery. They represent classes from a 22 year span. Dr. A. Charles Ware ‘68, Dan Montondo ‘71, John Vitalone ‘81, Dr. Rachel Jordan ‘88, and Dr. Michelle Walvoord ‘90 join other accomplished Williamson graduates in this elite AOD […]
A twenty-year old dream for one local business owner is breathing new life into Sodus Bay non-profit, "Save our Sodus" (SOS), and bringing new opportunities for Wayne County families and tourism. SOS will begin operating the Rose Lummis tour boat on Sodus Bay this June! The Times of Wayne County got a chance to see […]
After sitting vacant for many years, the former Papa Joe’s restaurant on Greig street in Sodus Point has found new life thanks to a local resident’s vision and passion for music. Charles Straubing opened the doors to “The Trestle” on Thursday, a journey that has been several years in the making. Charles and his crew […]
Jon Ellsworth and Zack Farver have been friends since High School (Pal-Mac, Class of 1995). Both love hunting and community service. Both became firefighters in their communities, and that is where the bond grew closer. Jon, a former Wayne County resident (Palmyra and Walworth) who now lives in the remote Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee, […]
Just days after imposing a 145% tariff on imports from China, President Trump announced that tech devices, such as smartphones and computers, are exempt from these tariffs. New guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection reveal 20 product categories — including smartphones, laptops, chips, and other essential electronics — exempted from the new tariffs. But […]
It was an early Thursday morning. In a small securely locked room just off the Wayne County Jail entrance the judge for the early CAP (Centralized Arraignment Part) Court was preparing for the morning’s two defendants. CAP Court is five years-old in Wayne County, but the new way arraignments are be held is just beginning […]
A criminal investigation is underway into a former staff member of the Lyons Central School District. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that an employee was walked out of the high school by a school resource officer after resigning. The name of the employee was not shared, but the district confirmed that the employee involved […]
The New York State Police announce the arrest of Gregory D. Flynn, age 38, of Juniper Hill Road in the Town of Sterling, NY, following a comprehensive child exploitation investigation conducted by State Police Auburn Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Troop E Computer Crimes Unit, and Troop E Forensic Investigation Unit. On March 20, 2024, the […]
What began as an ambitious plan to renovate the former Freewill Elementary school has now come to an unfortunate close. Just 15 months after opening the first phase of what was billed as "an adult playground," K2 Brothers Brewing’s Freewill location has ceased operations as of Sunday, March 23rd. Patrons of the brewery’s Mug Club […]
