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Breaking overnight hit-and-run in Yates Co. Plus, Geneva men guilty of Auburn shooting, Seneca Co. sewer costs balloon, Auburn's oldest Catholic church shutting down, and heatwave concerns.

Jun 15, 2024

Authorities searching for truck driver after hit-and-run in Yates County: Motorcyclist injured in wreck

The Yates County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a motorcyclist on Italy Valley Road near the Ontario County line. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Friday. Joshua A. Presher, 30, of Prattsburg, was riding his motorcycle northbound when a southbound truck crossed the center line and struck him head-on. The truck fled the scene, last seen heading south towards Naples, NY. Presher sustained shoulder injuries and various lacerations.

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Holy Family Church, the oldest Catholic church in Auburn, will close its doors after 163 years due to severe structural and safety concerns. The final Masses are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. [Read More]
Two men from Geneva have pleaded guilty in connection with a shooting and stabbing outside Harley’s Pub in Auburn last November. Angelo L. Diaz III, 27, admitted to second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Matthew Williams-McIntyre, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. [Read More]

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Off-duty Hornell police officer Trevor Stiles was honored for his swift actions at a deadly crash scene last month. Stiles, traveling near Auburn, witnessed a four-car collision and immediately jumped in to help. [Read More]
Seneca County will borrow more money to upgrade Sewer District No. 2, as project costs have increased significantly. Initially approved for $12.7 million in 2021, the upgrades will now require $21 million due to rising costs. [Read More]
Are you ready for summer? While the forecast this weekend is going to be beautiful, the region will experience its first heatwave next week. What is a heatwave? Confirmed temperatures over 90 degrees for three consecutive days. And that’s exactly what the Finger Lakes has on tap next week! [Read More]

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Cornell hockey coach Mike Schafer to retire after upcoming season

Mike Schafer '86 to retire as hockey coach after next season | Cornell Chronicle — Credit: Cornell University, Cornell Chronicles.

Cornell men’s ice hockey head coach Mike Schafer announced his retirement at the end of the next hockey season during a Zoom session with hundreds of supporters on Thursday. Casey Jones, a former Cornell assistant and current head coach at Clarkson, will return as associate head coach this season and assume the head coach role in 2025.

MOBILE ID: How will digital identification cards work for New Yorkers?

This week Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York Mobile ID, a digital version of a state-issued driver license, learner permit, or non-driver ID. Available for both iOS and Android users, this mobile ID can be downloaded through Google Play or the App Store by anyone with a valid state-issued ID.

How will it work?