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Yonge, Carr, Drain win WARE scholarships
SODUS — Wayne Action for Racial Equality has named three students from two school districts as recipients of its 2024 Timothy Barber Scholarship Awards. Top honors of $1,500 each were awarded to Leah Yonge and Danielle Carr, both from Clyde-Savannah High School. A third award of $1,000 went to Jaelyn Drain from Pal-Mac High School. The higher education scholarships are given annually to graduating Wayne County African-American high school seniors who recognize that racism is a detriment to human development and are using their talents to ensure the equal rights of all to achieve their potential.
Wayne County, New York Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
June 28, 2024 – WASHINGTON – A New York man pleaded guilty on Thursday to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
Balloon release held in remembrance of Newark teen found dead in Erie Canal
NEWARK, N.Y. (WROC) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Newark Police Department investigated a suspected drowning in the Erie Canal in the village of Newark Monday June 24th. Police say a witness reported seeing a male enter the water from the top of a guardrail around 8pm. The witness then attempted to save the […]
Wayne County Fishing Update
The “Lake is on Fire” would be the description of salmon fishing on the Great Lake. The kings are hitting everything. The blow-off yesterday kept the charters at the dock, however today Ontario is calmer. Fish from 85 to 200 fow west or east of Sodus Bay. Use...
Golfers play to support Wayne County K9 unit
ONTARIO, N.Y. — A group of golfers teed up to support a local K9 unit. The inaugural Wayne County Sheriff’s Office K9 Fundraiser Tournament took place on Monday at the Ontario Golf Club. It was sold out. Participants got to play 18 holes, eat, drink, and take part...
17-year-old drowns in Erie Canal; investigation ongoing
A Newark teenager drowned in the Erie Canal Monday evening, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Police said they responded to the area of Main Street and Van Buren Street around 8 p.m. Monday for a call that a 17-year-old boy had jumped into the Erie Canal and had not resurfaced. A bystander went in after him, attempting to help, but could not locate the boy, police said. ...
NY weather update: Beach hazards statement for New York until Monday evening
On Monday at 4:49 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated beach hazards statement in effect until 8 p.m. for Wayne, Cayuga and Oswego counties. The weather service comments, "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions." "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," adds the weather service. "Stay out of the...
Police update Erie Canal death
NEWARK — The Wayne County sheriff’s office has released more information on the suspected drowning of a 17-year-old male Monday in the Erie Canal. However, in an email to the Finger Lakes Times Wednesday morning, Undersheriff Tammy Ryndock said the department will not be releasing the name of the teen.
Ontario woman accused of driving drunk in the wrong lane with two-year-old in car
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An Ontario woman was charged with DWI for allegedly driving intoxicated with a child in the car. Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office saw a vehicle driving in the oncoming lane of traffic. They said they were able to stop the driver before she caused a head-on collision. It was […]
Former Wayne County man found dead in Massachusetts
Clyde, N.Y. — A man formerly from Wayne County who was reported missing in Massachusetts has been found dead. Police said they found the body of Rodney Riviello, 69, Saturday afternoon in Plymouth, Mass. Riviello was reported missing Monday. Police originally believed he might have tried to return to...
Weather Forecast: Strong to Severe Storms expected Sunday
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — Lows will stay high tonight, only dipping into the mid-70s with high humidity. It will be another hot and sticky night for those without A/C. A few overnight showers and even a few rumbles of thunder aren’t fully out of the question either. Sunday, we’re expecting two rounds of storms one […]
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