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Two Ontario County Sheriff's deputies patrol a lake in their boat, with forested hills in the background under a blue sky.

Monday, July 20

UPDATE: Searchers Recover Body from Canandaigua Lake

The body of a missing swimmer was recovered from Canandaigua Lake early Monday morning. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 51-year-old Patrick Colacino of Newark. Colacino was…

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Monday, July 20

Geneva Public Library Executive Director Announces Resignation

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Monday, July 20

Canandaigua Woman Accused of Concealing OnlyFans Income to Receive SNAP

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Monday, July 20

Update on Water Conservation Order for Aurora

Man with short blonde hair, wearing a white collared shirt, looks directly at the camera for a mugshot.

Monday, July 20

Bloomfield Man Convicted of Sex Crimes Against a Child

Severe storm damage: A large weeping willow lies fallen on grass, with multiple snapped tree trunks in the background.

Monday, July 20

Cleanup Continues After Severe Storm Damages Victor

Brightly lit emergency entrance of a modern hospital at dusk, with a red 'EMERGENCY' sign and patient parking directions.

Monday, July 20

Rochester Man Dies Following Canandaigua Motorcycle Crash

Osprey with striking orange eyes stands inside a blue plastic carrier on a dark mat, staring directly.

Monday, July 20

Seneca Falls Police Sgt. Helps Rescue Second Osprey in a Week

Gloved hands use a crowbar to pry open a door handle during a break-in.

Monday, July 20

Two Arrested in Connection With 2024 Macedon Home Invasion

Close-up of a person in an orange uniform with hands handcuffed behind their back, in front of blurred bars.

Monday, July 20

Canandaigua Man Accused of Strangling Girlfriend, Punching Deputy

Sunday, July 19

Halfway Through 2026, Cayuga County Sees Slight Uptick in Suspected Overdoses

A tabby cat gently nuzzles a golden dog, both lying in green grass.

Sunday, July 19

Cayuga Health Dept, SPCA to Host Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Exterior of the Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York building with SPCA vehicles parked outside on a sunny day.

Sunday, July 19

After Influx of Animals, SPCA Seeks Community Support

Regional and Statewide

New York weather report map with wind (blue), flooding (orange), and a tornado (red) near Binghamton and Finger Lakes areas.

Monday, July 20

NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado and Microburst in Southern Tier

Blue circular New York State Attorney General seal next to large blue text 'INVESTIGATION'.

Monday, July 20

Rochester Woman Accused of Stealing Over $150K From Nursing Home Residents

Smiling woman in a yellow shirt pumps gas into her car at an outdoor gas station.

Monday, July 20

NY Gas Prices Climb as Oil Market Uncertainty Pushes Costs Higher

NY State Police pilot in a helicopter cockpit at night, contrasted with a blinding green laser strike.

Monday, July 20

Teen Accused of Pointing Laser at State Police Helicopter

Monday, July 20

Inmate Killed During Fight at Attica Correctional Facility

A blue "MEDICAID" sign on a desk with a stethoscope and a map of New York State.

Sunday, July 19

CNY Leaders to Discuss Medicaid Eligibility Changes

Community Calendar

Family Story Time on the Lawn

Hazard Library 10:00 AM

Storytime at ServU – Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

ServU Credit Union Dundee Office 12:00 PM

Ukulele Camp

Hazard Library 5:30 PM

Color Mixing with Steve Duprey

Arts Center of Yates County 10:00 AM

National News

Student in blue graduation gown and '2025' stole smiles with two adults against a textured wall.

Monday, July 20

Nolan Wells funeral: ‘We will miss everything about him,’ mom says as death investigation continues

DEA agent in a black jacket with "DEA" on the back stands among people in a room with bookshelves.

Monday, July 20

El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, to be sentenced on federal charges

Vehicle's open fuel door and dangling gas cap at a gas station pump.

Monday, July 20

Gas prices top $4 a gallon as Iran war escalates

Entertainment News

Tony Stark reaches out to Thor, who holds Mjolnir, inside a futuristic, curved chamber bathed in golden light.

Monday, July 20

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer assembles Marvel universe to defeat Doctor Doom

Bright yellow graphic with "IN BRIEF" text, movie clapperboard, teal TV, and a hand holding colorful remote controls.

Monday, July 20

In brief: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ gets streaming date and more

Bearded Matt Damon in warrior armor holds a sword, looking at viewer in a busy camp with ancient ships.

Monday, July 20

‘The Odyssey’ hits a Homer, debuts at #1 at the box office