Your Morning Edition for Friday, May 17th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
New convenience store proposed for Geneva, former Macedon PD chief pleads guilty, fundraiser started for Ovid firefighter seriously injured in crash, and new rules proposed for college closures.
Dandy addition: New convenience store proposed in Geneva
A new Dandy convenience store is proposed to replace the Castle Road Mini Mart at the intersection of county roads 4 and 6. The Pennsylvania-based chain plans to build a 4,500-square-foot store, including a café offering pizza, wings, subs, and coffee.
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The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office announced the launch of the “Handle with Care” Registry to better assist first responders in addressing the unique needs of individuals with conditions such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Substance Abuse. The registry aims to provide responders with crucial information about residents’ specific needs during emergencies. [Read More]
Fabian Rivera, former chief of the Macedon Police Department, pleaded guilty on May 1 to driving while intoxicated in both Walworth and Macedon on November 20. The plea was entered in Walworth Town Court. [Read More]
Warming up with chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
Cindy Myers, one of the victims of a two-car accident in Fayette earlier this month, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital. Her husband, John Myers, remains hospitalized in Rochester, undergoing rehabilitation. Now a fundraiser has been launched to help cover some of his medical bills. [Read More]
In response to Wells College’s closure announcement, State Senator Rachel May introduced Senate Bill S9391 to establish rules for colleges and universities planning to close. The proposed legislation aims to ensure a smooth transition for students, faculty, and staff, while mitigating the negative impact on local communities. [Read More]
The Geneva YMCA announced Todd Freelove as its new Executive Director. Freelove, with over twenty years of YMCA leadership experience, was selected by a subcommittee from the Y’s Board of Directors for his extensive background and commitment to community development. [Read More]
Geneva’s Rocky Fratto will enter NYS Boxing Hall of Fame in September
Among the inductees are living boxers Joan Guzman, Tyrone “The Harlem Butcher” Jackson, Geneva’s very own Rocky Fratto, and Johnny Davis. All nominees were selected by the NYSBHOF Nominating Committee and must have been inactive for at least three years, with a significant portion of their careers spent in New York State.
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