New details in murder-for-hire plot from Ontario Co. Jail

Plus, microburst blamed for storm damage near Penn Yan. And, tragic end to search for abducted Ithaca woman. All the updates to get your day started right here in your Morning Edition!

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Geneva man already accused of attempted murder, faces new attempted murder charge after murder-for-hire plot uncovered.

In a dramatic update from investigators in Ontario County, 32-year-old Jerry Lovett who’s currently incarcerated at the Ontario County Jail was accused on Wednesday of engaging in an agreement with an unknown individual to commit a murder-for-hire. The chilling accusation adds another layer of complexity to Lovett’s already tangled web of legal troubles.

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Microburst blamed for damage near Penn Yan after thunderstorms on Wednesday, says NWS.

The National Weather Service has surveyed damage in Yates County blaming a microburst for downed power lines and trees in the Penn Yan area. The NWS confirmed the findings in a report on Thursday, less than 24 hours after the storms rolled through. It happened around 5:40 p.m. just east of Penn Yan- lasting only a few minutes.

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Major milestone near with 40-bed facility opening in Tompkins County

Summer Johnson for Marion Town Supervisor

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Today’s Top-10: What’s new in the Finger Lakes?

1. Ithaca abduction ends tragically: Woman found dead after shootout in Virginia

2. Have you seen this missing woman from Montezuma?

3. Wolcott man wanted on grand larceny, breaking and entering, and drug distribuion charges in Virginia

4. Lawmakers say there should be bigger consequences for those who threaten mass violence at schools

5. Firefighters called to reported microwave explosion in Cayuga County

6. One hospitalized after Waterloo domestic: Two face charges including assault, endangering children

7. Have you seen this missing 14-year-old from Ontario County?

8. Consumer sentiment rising in New York despite economic concerns

9. Fire Warning activated by NWS ahead of dry stretch

10. Ithaca man held on $25K bail after illegal firearms, drugs found during search