News across Wayne County

The Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour returns for its 29th year
Nothing says Fall like apple season and there’s no better place to experience it than Wayne County. From crisp, freshly picked apples and warm cider to family-friendly farm experiences, the Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour returns Oct. 1–30 for its 29th year, inviting visitors to…

Domestic incident in Palmyra leads to a .30% DWI arrest
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest on Monday (9/7) at 6:22 p.m. of Brett M. Houck, age 37, of Palmyra following an investigation into a traffic stop. Deputies responded to an address on Lyon Road in the Town of Palmyra for a domestic dispute. Prior to Deputies…

The push to remove lead pipes is on
Kathryn Pilgrim knew the century-old Victorian she bought in Dunkirk, New York, came with old plumbing. She replaced pipes she suspected of containing lead and later installed a kitchen filter designed to remove heavy metals. But six years after buying the house, she still can’t…

Newark girls varsity soccer takes Taylor Bliss Championship
During the first round of the Taylor Bliss Memorial Tournament, the Newark Girls Varsity Soccer team played North Rose Wolcott and won 2-1. Scoring for Newark was Brooklyn Crego unassisted & Adrianna Smith unassisted. Ryann LaRue in goal had 6 saves. The Newark Girls Varsity…

Orbaker, Sally J.
Arcadia, Florida / Pultneyville, NY: Sally J. Orbaker, 83, of Arcadia, Florida and Pultneyville, NY passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. Born on January 28, 1943 to the late William and Jean Fanning Stevenson, and a graduate of Leroy High School Class of 1961. She was a…

Foster, Laurie
Hudson Beach, FL /Thousand Islands, NY: Laurie passed on August 16, 2026, following surgery, with her loving family by her side. She is survived by John, her devoted husband of 44 years; daughters, Kimberly (Tim) Strickland of Ontario, NY and Kristina (Dan) Vermeulen of Hudson…

Riegel, Candace Margaret (Jones)
8/28/1988 – 9/2/2026 Newark - Candace Margaret (Jones) Riegel, known to those closest to her as Neen, passed away on September 2nd at the age of 38, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at home. Candace was born on August 28,…

Route 31 vehicle stop leads to arrest of four with suspected crack cocaine
State Troopers out of Lyons reported stopping a vehicle on Route 31 in Lyons on Saturday (8/29) at 9 p.m. for vehicle and traffic violations. The vehicle operator, Bill E. Ridley, age 41, was charged with three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the…

Following closure of birthing unit, what’s next at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Following the approval from the New York State Department of Health, Inpatient Labor & Delivery, newborn nursery, and postpartum services at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital were formally suspended on September 3. Rochester Regional Hospital (RRH), who operates Newark-Wayne, says…

Former Health Economics owner to appear in both Sodus and Rose town courts
On Wednesday (9/2) at 1:56 p.m. State Police Investigators, as part of an ongoing investigation involving both Monroe and Wayne County, reported the arrest of Zachary Weber, age 49, of 231 Barrington Street in Rochester. The investigation, which began last year, involved…

Kinda bright but also very stupid
I am a relatively smart person. Ok, maybe not “didn’t go to summer school” smart, but by my own barometer based solely on my personal opinion. So why would an otherwise smart (and humble) man such as myself do very dumb things? Shouldn’t I be intelligent enough to realize…

NYC, the nation’s largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade
By Anthony IzaguirreAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s public schools will temporarily ban elementary and middle school students from using generative artificial intelligence tools during the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday. The…