Your Morning Edition for Tuesday, December 12th presented by DiSanto Propane!
We have your FIVE biggest stories of the morning - including one local legislator calling it quits after yesterday's meeting, as well as new budget approvals and Wayne-FLX HS hoops scores!
Each day we bring you the biggest headlines and the stories that matter from the heart of the Finger Lakes. Our newsroom is locally owned-and-operated — keeping you informed and up-to-date every day of the year.
Quick hits to get your Tuesday started!
First up, Yates County Legislator Dr. Timothy Cutler unexpectedly resigned on Monday at the body’s final regular meeting of 2023. He called it an honor and privilege to serve on the board, but didn’t disclose his reasoning for exiting. [Read More]
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors has approved a $213.3 million budget for 2024, marking a significant decrease in the tax levy by $2 million and lowering the tax rate. The budget, which reflects a 6.4% increase from the current $200 million, was adopted following a public hearing. [Read More]
The new week started with seven Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball games, and one was decided in the final seconds. Kyle Evans has the latest from an exciting night in local sports! We even have video from a last-minute, game-winning shot. [Read More]
Canandaigua City Council, in a unanimous decision, approved the city’s budget for 2024, setting the spending plan at $20.7 million, marking a notable increase of 10.8% from the 2023 budget of $18.7 million. This new budget will result in a slight uptick in the tax burden for city property owners, with the tax rate now set at $7.74 per $1,000 of assessed property value, up by 7 cents from the current rate. [Read More]
Lastly, if you’re out shopping at Eastview Mall between now and New Years Day — don’t be surprised by boosted security. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has increased patrols during the holiday season in an effort to clamp down on rising retail theft. [Read More]
UPSTATE HOOPS: Unveiling the Power Rankings, Highlights from the Hardwood
Join Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo on the Upstate Hoops Podcast as they dive into the exciting opening weeks of the high school basketball season in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region.
More headlines across the Finger Lakes!
Teen threatens uncle with a knife in Lyons; later charged with menacing, weapon possession
Livingston County man will be sentenced for murder of infant son later today
BILLS WEEKLY: Breaking down Buffalo’s dramatic win over Kansas City on Bills Weekly
Environmental cleanup of former dry-cleaning business at Canandaigua plaza complete
Waterloo man called protected party on jail phone while incarcerated
State launching campaign to alert workers, businesses about pending minimum wage hike
Horseheads trustee facing vehicular assault, DWI charges in Yates County turns down plea deal
Driver passed out in vehicle at Victor Kwik Fill, deputies say
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