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Wayne Co. disappearance ruled homicide, local hospital ratings released, five Cayuga Co. felony cases survive appeal, Wayne Co. man charged in fatal hit-and-run, and accreditor blasts Wells College.

May 04, 2024

Police have reopened the investigation into Judith Geurin, a woman who disappeared 33 years ago in Wayne County, as a homicide case. Geurin, last seen in February 1991, was officially reported missing after her belongings were discovered untouched in her Sodus apartment. In October 2020, hunters found human remains near Chimney Bluffs on Garner Road, which were recently confirmed through forensic evidence to be Geurin’s.

How do local hospitals rate according to the latest data? New York’s hospital system has seen a marginal improvement in safety ratings, moving up to 39th place nationally, according to the latest report from Leapfrog, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit. However, only 12% of New York hospitals achieved the highest safety grade of A. [READ MORE]
The Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office announced that the Appellate Division has upheld five felony convictions from various criminal cases. These cases involved serious offenses ranging from riots in correctional facilities to armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. [READ MORE]

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Kyle R. Laskowski, a 40-year-old resident of Ontario, Wayne County, has been charged with a class D felony for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of another Ontario man last summer. The incident occurred on Lake Road in Sodus, where 46-year-old Joshua Clark was struck and killed. [READ MORE]
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education criticized Wells College for failing to adequately plan and notify the accrediting body in a timely manner regarding its decision to close. The accreditor has now requested that Wells College submit its teach-out plans, which facilitate student transfers to other institutions by May 13 for approval. [READ MORE]
The Finger Lakes Cider Trail introduced its Passport Program in May 2024, inviting cider enthusiasts to explore and taste offerings from nine participating cideries throughout May and June. This program, now in its second year, aims to showcase the diverse styles of cider crafted with New York fruit. [READ MORE]

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Villages of Aurora, Cayuga, and Union Springs will host downtown revitalization meeting on May 13

The villages of Aurora, Cayuga, and Union Springs are advancing plans to allocate a $10 million state grant aimed at downtown revitalization. A Local Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Union Springs Fire Department. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link is available for remote participation.

Your Morning Edition for Saturday, May 4th presented by DiSanto Propane!

Wayne Co. disappearance ruled homicide, local hospital ratings released, five Cayuga Co. felony cases survive appeal, Wayne Co. man charged in fatal hit-and-run, and accreditor blasts Wells College.

Sodus woman’s disappearance in 1991 ruled a homicide as authorities reopen investigation

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