Decades ago, nearly every town here in Wayne County had a bowling alley. Once the heartbeat of small suburbs, the number of bowling facilities both here and across the country has dropped significantly over the past 30 years. A steady decline in league participation coupled with people’s changing habits have seen thousands of local venues […]
Newark’s Alex Eligh Community Center wrapped up its inaugural Summer Basketball League last week. Teams "Blue Coats" and "The Fever" were crowned league champions The Blue Coats won on the boys side after a dominant season, losing only one game. The team was led by Shamar Logins.
Mike Leaty of Williamson, N.Y., delivered a commanding performance last Friday night at his home track, Spencer Speedway, driving past Andrew Lewis, Jr., of Ontario, N.Y., to claim another Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series victory. The event was held as part of the track’s Fan Appreciation Night, during which over 70 children received free […]
Back in 2023, the future of Crooked Pines Golf Course was uncertain. Located on Wayneport road in Macedon and originally known as Marvins, the course was in dire need of property upgrades and building renovations, the likes of which would have most potential owners running for the hills. However two years later, the course, now […]
Two Wayne County school districts officially announced their intent to combine parts of their soccer programs beginning this fall. Gananda and Marion will now have a joint girls soccer program for all levels and will merge the boys modified and junior varisty squads as well. The districts issued a statement confirming the changes will begin […]
PALMYRA, NY — The 2025 King of the Hill motocross event lit up Hogback Hill MX July 12–13 with one of the most action-packed weekends of the year. With nearly 500 racers twisting throttles and over 2,000 fans lining the fences, the atmosphere was electric from start to finish. Saturday got the party started with […]
Student athletes from around the area are staying active this summer thanks to several local camps and programs offered throughout the County. Pictured above is the Primetime585 Wayne County free basketball camp held at the Lyons Community Center which kicked off this week. Photo: Primetime Ballers
Congratulations to our Wayne County Track & Field Stars for making it to the NY State Meet competing against the best of the best in all of NY. The athletes traveled down to Middletown and competed in events on Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th. The State Meet was broken up into 3 classes […]
Gananda’s Haley Conner got a champion’s welcome as fire trucks escorted her through the community to celebrate her Class C state title. Haley’s time of 56.23 in the 400 was enough to crown her Class C State Champion late last week. Beyond her incredible finish in the 400, Haley also finished 4th overall in the […]
Earlier this week, nine student athletes from the Gananda School District signed their letters of intent to contue to compete in their respective sports at the collegiate level. The athletes are (not in pictured order) Sydney Richards - SUNY Oneonta, Jonathan (Jack) Frick - Finger Lakes Community College, Emerson Paull - John Carroll University, Ava […]
Senator Pam Helming welcomed the Gananda Varsity Cheerleading team to Albany to recognize winning the Class D New York State Title back in March and presented them with a New York State Senate Resolution. The Gananda Varsity Cheerleading team went undefeated throughout their regular season, captured their second consecutive sectional title, and then went on […]
Williamson High School hosted their College Signing Day on Tuesday May 27th. Three athletes will be playing collegiate sports next year. The athletes were joined by friends, family and teammates to celebrate the end of their high school careers and mark the next step in their athletic journey. Kendall Fernaays will play Soccer for The […]
As spring gives way to summer here in New York, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. From parks and playgrounds to hiking trails and water sports, Wayne County truly has something for everyone. If golf is your game, chances are you’ve already dusted off your clubs and are planning […]
Varsity Baseball May 2 Newark 9, Geneva 8 The Reds beat Geneva 9-8 at Colburn Park on Friday. Newark’s Keane Brady drew a two out bases loaded , full count walk in the bottom of the 7th inning to score Michael McGavisk for the walk off win for the Reds. Newark catcher Jayce Baker led […]
