The Canandaigua Police Department reports the arrest of a Stanley resident, who was working as a home health aide, after thousands of dollars was stolen from two victims. Tasha N. Knaak, 27, of Stanley was charged with third-degree grand larceny on May 17th. She’s accused of stealing a total of 20 checks from a pair... more

The Canandaigua Police Department reports the arrest of several individuals following a hit-and-run accident on Saltonstall Street in the city. On May 19th at approximately 3:20 p.m. officers responded to the scene, where a vehicle had left the roadway, and struck a traffic sign. Through investigation a heavily damaged vehicle was found at a nearby... more

The Canandaigua Police Department reports the arrest of a 40-year-old man on a felony criminal mischief charge following an incident on May 18th. Around 11:35 p.m. an officer was flagged down by a passerby in the area of Mill Street, and notified of a disturbance, which had been taking place in that area. The officer... more

Every penne counted Monday at the ninth annual Otto Tomotto’s Mama’s Birthday Fundraiser to benefit Victor Farmington Food Cupboard. That’s because every penny raised at the wildly popular pasta party directly supported the food cupboard, headquartered a mile-and-a-half down the road. Behind the scenes in the Otto Tomotto’s kitchen, chef-owner Tim Archetko scooped penne and... more

Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson says a Bloomfield woman has been charged after an investigation into thefts from a local home. Lena Thompson, 43, of Bloomfield was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny after an investigation into thefts from a residence where she was employed as a home health aide. She is accused of stealing property... more

The unveiling of a marker to remember a forgotten hero of the movement to abolish slavery has called attention to his resting place in the West Avenue Cemetery — a place of history that city officials say is in need of upkeep. Austin Steward, a former slave, Rochester business owner and author of the book,... more

The woman who helped pioneer the area’s premier musical performance and tourist destination came full circle Saturday, standing on its stage and celebrating hundreds of Finger Lakes Community College’s newest graduates. Ginny Clark, who recently retired after a more than 20-year career with the global Fortune 500 company Constellation Brands, gave FLCC’s 51st commencement address... more

Moral injury is defined as damage done to a person’s conscience or moral compass when that individual perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress one’s own moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of conduct. It’s complicated. Dr. Marek Kopacz, of the VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention is one of the researchers... more

Every fall, the farm families behind the people of Star Cider would gather round and make apple cider. Cortni Stahl’s husband Adam grew an interest in how this cider was made and he, too, began making his own every fall. “He loved that it was a gathering of the families,” Cortni Stahl said. “Everybody helped... more

The Ontario County Office for the Aging Advisory Council held its 32nd annual Senior of the Year award celebration Friday with the theme “Create, Connect, and Contribute.” Town supervisors presented the awards and local leaders spoke of how critical volunteerism is for the elderly in the community during the luncheon at Quail Summit in Canandaigua.... more

When a Canandaigua Academy student posted a picture of the moldy pudding that came with her school lunch to the Canandaigua 2020 Facebook page, she informed those in the group that she had seen little action from cafeteria officials. “I asked them when they replace the cups and they replied with we dont until we... more

As far as jailhouse reformations go, the one for Jacob Hodges worked, although not everyone was sold on his change from accused murderer to God-fearing man of the church. Hodges, an African-American ex-convict who served jail time for his role in the murder of a man over a plot of land, when he died in... more

A troubled 25-year-old Canandaigua man was arrested for felony violation of probation for failing to meet his probation requirements. On Wednesday Philip Maniske-Huff was arrested for violation of probation. Maniske-Huff was placed on probation for breaking into the since shuttered Farmer’s inn and stealing cash. In Jan. of 2018 Maniske-Huff was arrested for fifth degree... more

Bruce Tucker, new director of the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, said veterans overall prefer care from Veterans Administration over community options — which has led to developments to foster that preference. Along with advances in telehealth, in which veterans can receive certain healthcare services from home, VA is leveraging more full-time physicians. By operating... more

Police say a 47-year-old, who was incarcerated at the Ontario County Jail on unrelated charges has been arrested on multiple felony counts after it was determined she stole more than $1,300 from her employer during 2018. Melissa A. Hardy, 47, was arrested on Sunday at approximately 10:30 p.m. – charging her with three counts of... more

Mayors from across the state convened at the annual New York State Conference of Mayors annual meeting and called on state lawmakers to address a transportation funding shortfall. Sunday, I traveled to Cooperstown to attend the NYCOM meeting, which was held May 5 to May 7. Two hundred and fifty mayors and municipal officials from... more

The Ontario County Humane Society reports that two 19-year-old Canandaigua residents are facing animal cruelty charges following an incident, which occurred Friday afternoon in the Town of Hopewell. The Humane Society says the report was initiated by a neighbor who say a 10-week-old brown and white pit-bull, boxer mix named Tank, running around the yard... more

Milan Kutner calls the First Congregational Church of Canandaigua the oldest active church in western New York, from Geneva west. And lately, there has been a lot of activity at the church because when you have an old building — construction on the church began in 1812 and finished up in 1813 — you have... more

Last week we saw a couple Rose Breasted Grosbeak; and this week is no exception. Photo by Travis J. Smith. more

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that first responders were called to a tractor-fire in a field off Sand Hill and North roads on Thursday. Around 11:18 a.m. deputies along with the Canandaigua, Shortsville, Manchester, and Farmington fire departments responded to a tractor fire. Deputies say Mark Elliot, of Canandaigua was operating the tractor when... more