Your Morning Edition for Tuesday, October 17th presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
FLX candidate series continues with Erich Dittmar talking Canandaigua re-election, latest on dead body found in Auburn, and 12th indictment in Ithaca/Thomas Rath murder case.
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EXCLUSIVE: Erich Dittmar talks goals amid Canandaigua City Council re-election campaign
Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by shining the spotlight on Canandaigua. Erich Dittmar is seeking re-election to Canandaigua City Council this November, and he says his motivation is simple: Make Canandaigua a better place for everyone. While major flooding in his ward made headlines over the summer – an array of issues remain priorities as he looks at a second term.
Dead body found in Auburn parking garage, investigation underway
Authorities in Auburn say they’re investigating after a dead body was discovered in a parking garage. On October 15 around 6:47 p.m. APD responded to the City Parking Garage on Lincoln Street for the report of a deceased person. Upon arrival they found a man on the first level of the parking garage in a small stairwell.
Newfield man becomes 12th indicted in Thomas Rath murder
A Tioga County Grand Jury indicted a 12th individual, 37-year-old Joseph M. Howell of Newfield, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Thomas Rath from Ithaca. Howell now faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, and three counts of intimidating a witness. Thomas Rath was abducted from an Ithaca homeless encampment known as “The Jungle” on May 20.
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More headlines for Tuesday, October 17th!
Community remembers, mourns loss of Generations Bank CEO Menzo Case
Bath man faces felony charges after violating court order from jail
Wayne County to purchase more land for EMS sub stations in Walworth and Rose
Geneva City Council budget talks involve future of marina project
Is fall foliage fading? Experts say colors will be less robust in future for variety of reasons
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