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Salt shortage persists for FLX towns as two winter storms approach, Canandaigua family rebuilding after fire, dog attack case delayed until March, and Waterloo officials' cases also see new timeline.

Feb 12, 2025

American Rock Salt responds to claims of increased contracts; Palmyra faces salt shortage

Palmyra and other municipalities are struggling with a road salt shortage, prompting concerns about delayed deliveries from American Rock Salt. The company attributes the issue to persistent cold weather driving historic demand across the Northeast, though it denies that expanded contracts caused the shortage. Gov. Kathy Hochul has suspended trucking service limits to expedite deliveries, but officials stress the need for long-term solutions.

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Finger Lakes Forecast: Winter Weather Advisory Active

Winter Weather Advisory: Alerts active for Finger Lakes, as rounds of wintry weather forecasted | Fingerlakes1.com

A mix of snow, ice, and strong winds is expected to impact communities across the Finger Lakes region over the next several days as multiple weather systems move through the area. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for several counties, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect for areas expecting heavy lake-effect snow later this week. Hazardous travel conditions, gusty winds, and accumulating snowfall could persist into the weekend, with another major storm expected Saturday night into Sunday.

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Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?

Ryan Havranek and his family are facing a long road to recovery after a fire destroyed their Canandaigua home. Now living in a hotel, they must gut and rebuild the house, a daunting process made harder by the loss of personal belongings and essentials. The community has rallied behind them, donating over $2,000 and offering help with cleanup.
The court cases for Waterloo Town Supervisor Don Trout and Board Member Rob Lotz, charged with third-degree burglary, have been delayed until March 10. The charges stem from their alleged unauthorized entry into the town Highway Department building on March 25, 2024, where they reportedly damaged a television. Both officials have pleaded innocent and stated they will not resign, claiming they acted to remove the TV after the highway superintendent failed to do so.
A pre-trial hearing for Casey Murphy and Madison Herendeen, charged in a pit bull attack that injured a father and son in Canandaigua, has been postponed to March 3. The pair face assault and reckless endangerment charges after their unleashed dog attacked Ryan VanGrol and his 10-year-old son last August. The dog involved was euthanized, and the victims suffered significant injuries, particularly the father, who shielded his son from the attack.
The Town of Scipio Board will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall on Route 34 in Scipio Center. A presentation from Liberty Renewable’s Scott Biggar on the Agricola Project—a large-scale renewable energy initiative—will be a focal point of the meeting. The board will also review its January 8 session minutes, hear reports from town officers, and open the floor to community members for questions and concerns.
Veteran prosecutor Jason MacBride has officially launched his campaign to challenge current District Attorney Jim Ritts in the upcoming election. A Republican with over two decades of experience, MacBride emphasizes restoring integrity to the DA’s office and taking aggressive action against violent crime, drug trafficking, and drunk driving. Republican primaries are scheduled to take place on June 24.

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TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Washburn drops 47 as Honeoye wins 15th straight; Mynderse tops Whitman in Seneca Falls

Tuesday night delivered 11 Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball games, featuring standout performances and key victories. The Mynderse boys secured a home win over Marcus Whitman to split their season series, while Honeoye extended its winning streak to 15 games behind a dominant 47-point performance from sophomore Landon Washburn. Other matchups saw Geneva, South Seneca, and Dundee/Bradford picking up wins, with more action slated for Wednesday night.

SCORES FROM LAST NIGHT

Boys

Mynderse 58 - Marcus Whitman 51
Geneva 56 - Palmyra-Macedon 41
Honeoye 82 - Red Jacket 58
South Seneca 73 - Bloomfield 42
Dundee/Bradford 50 - HAC 29
Gananda 62 - Red Creek 53
Clyde-Savannah 56 - North Rose-Wolcott 47
Sodus 54 - Marion 31

Girls

Wayne 60 - Red Jacket 30
Victor 60 - Brighton 36
Canandaigua 47 - Spencerport 28

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STREAMING LIVE AT 7 PM: Waterloo, Mynderse reignite boys basketball rivalry Wednesday night

FL1 Radio returns to the Arthur L. Baker Gym in Seneca Falls for Wednesday night action in Finger Lakes East boys basketball. The week continues for Mynderse Academy as the Blue Devils welcome the Waterloo Tigers to town and reignite a classic rivalry. Paul Russo and Nate Sharman have the call courtside, tipoff is scheduled for 7 pm.

Ontario County Conservative Party selects new chairman as Reid Robbins steps down

After nearly a decade at the helm, Reid Robbins has stepped down as chairman of the Ontario County Conservative Party, citing personal and health-related reasons. His resignation, effective February 10, marked the end of an era for the party, which saw both victories and challenges under his leadership. Mario Fratto has been unanimously elected as the new chairman, pledging to continue the party’s mission of upholding conservative values.