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December 27, 2025
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Clyde Launches Holiday Season with Parade and Fireworks: The village of Clyde ushered in the holiday season on November 22 with a series of community festivities. Residents gathered to enjoy a parade through local streets followed by a firework display to mark the occasion. These events were part of an annual tradition aimed at bringing together neighbors and families during the festive period. The celebrations provided an opportunity for the community to connect as the holiday season began. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Dec 27)
December 18, 2025
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Mynderse Boys Top Marcus Whitman, Lyons Girls Extend Win Streak in Basketball Action: Thursday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball schedule included noteworthy performances despite a lighter slate. The Mynderse boys snapped a two-game losing streak in Seneca Falls by defeating Marcus Whitman, led by Nick Mansell’s 27 points and seven three-pointers. Meanwhile, the Lyons girls continued their strong season, improving to 4-0 after a decisive fourth quarter against Red Creek. The region saw a mix of close contests and standout individual efforts. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 18)
December 16, 2025
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Clyde-Savannah Volleyball Fundraiser Supports Cancer Research: Clyde-Savannah High School organized a special fundraiser on October 24 as part of its Community Service Night, with proceeds directed to the Lipson Cancer Institute. The volleyball team played a central role in the event, focusing on raising resources and awareness for cancer research. The initiative aimed to involve local residents in supporting vital medical efforts. The evening’s activities concluded with a donation benefiting the institute’s ongoing work. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Dec 16)
December 12, 2025
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Wayne County Man Charged After Child Exploitation Investigation by State Police: A 34-year-old man from Clyde in Wayne County was arrested by New York State Police after an extended investigation into suspected online child exploitation. The inquiry began in July 2024 when several CyberTipline reports were forwarded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, leading authorities to identify and search the suspect's property. Multiple files of suspected child sexual abuse material were found, resulting in felony charges. The accused is set to appear in Clyde Town Court in January. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 12)
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Clyde Resident Arrested After Investigation Into Child Sexual Abuse Material: New York State Police in Lyons have arrested a 34-year-old Clyde resident after an investigation into suspected child sexual exploitation. Authorities identified the individual through online accounts linked to multiple reports of illegal material. The arrest followed efforts to track digital evidence related to child sexual abuse. Law enforcement continues to address these offenses as part of their ongoing commitment to community safety. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 12)
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Wayne County Resident Arrested on Child Exploitation Material Charges: A man from Wayne County has been arrested after State Police alleged he possessed child exploitation material on an electronic device. Authorities say the investigation led to his arrest following the discovery of the illicit material in Clyde. Law enforcement officials are continuing their inquiry into the case. No additional details about the suspect or the investigation have been released at this time. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Dec 12)
December 10, 2025
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Local Authors to Appear at Clyde-Savannah Public Library on December 11: The Clyde-Savannah Public Library, located at 204 Glasgow Street, will host an event featuring three authors from the local area on December 11. The gathering is scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 p.m. and gives community members the opportunity to meet the writers and learn about their work. The event aims to support local talent and strengthen connections within the literary community. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Dec 10)
December 8, 2025
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Firefighters Contain Attic Blaze Near Clyde Amid Freezing Temperatures: Fire crews responded to a rapidly spreading attic fire on Route 414, just north of Clyde, amid challenging freezing conditions. Beginning Thursday evening, multiple departments from Wayne County collaborated to transport water and battle the flames, as the fire was outside the hydrant district. Despite their efforts, the home sustained significant smoke and water damage, though the blaze was confined to the upper floors. The response was further complicated by the harsh weather and limited water access. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8)
December 1, 2025
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Clyde Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Seneca Falls Traffic Stop: A 40-year-old woman from Clyde was arrested in Seneca Falls following a traffic stop on State Route 5 in the early hours of November 29. Authorities reported that the suspect was found to be driving while intoxicated and was also charged with speeding, driving without insurance, and possessing an open container of alcohol. The individual was released with an appearance ticket and will be required to face the charges in Seneca Falls Town Court. No injuries or further incidents were reported. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 1)
November 21, 2025
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Clyde Resident Arrested by Wayne County Deputies on Probation Violation Warrant: Wayne County sheriff's deputies have arrested a 41-year-old man from Clyde after he was found to be wanted on a violation of probation warrant. The arrest followed his earlier detention by another law enforcement agency on an unrelated warrant. After being taken into custody, the individual was transferred to Wayne County authorities to address the probation matter. No additional details about the case or subsequent proceedings have been released at this time. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Nov 21)
November 20, 2025
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Clyde Resident Arrested in Lyons on Probation Violation Warrant: A 41-year-old man from Clyde was arrested by deputies after authorities learned he was sought for a probation violation. William B. Brownlee was taken into custody in Lyons following his apprehension by another agency on an unrelated warrant. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office confirmed the probation warrant and assumed custody of Brownlee. He is scheduled to appear in Wayne County Court on Thursday morning. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 20)
November 13, 2025
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Clyde Resident Charged With Vehicle Damage After Dispute at Apartment Complex: A 28-year-old woman from Clyde has been charged with criminal mischief after authorities say she intentionally damaged another person's vehicle during a dispute at Windy Hill Apartments on John Street. Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the woman on November 6, following their investigation into an incident that occurred nearly a month earlier. She was given an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Galen Town Court on November 19. The case remains under local jurisdiction. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 13)
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Clyde Resident Charged After Vehicle Damaged at Windy Hill Apartments: Authorities from Wayne County arrested a 28-year-old woman from Clyde following an investigation into criminal mischief at the Windy Hill Apartments. The incident, reported in October, involved intentional damage to another person's vehicle. The accused, identified as Taylor Larsen, faces related charges as the case proceeds through the local justice system. There were no reported injuries linked to the event. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Nov 13)
November 7, 2025
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Clyde Methodist Church Prepares Food Pantry for Holiday Season: The Methodist Church in Clyde is preparing its food pantry ahead of the holiday season. The pantry is organized to assist residents living in the towns of Savannah and Galen as well as those in the village of Clyde. Local community volunteers are gearing up to meet increased needs during the holidays, ensuring food assistance is available for households facing hardship. Preparations reflect ongoing efforts to support area families throughout the season. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Nov 7)
October 24, 2025
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Mynderse Girls Soccer Reaches Semifinals; Lyons/Sodus Football Wins Decisively: Several high school sports teams from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region competed in important games Friday night, as sectional soccer quarterfinals began and football and volleyball seasons concluded. The Mynderse girls soccer team advanced to the semifinals after a close victory against Attica, while the Lyons/Sodus football team ended its regular season strongly by shutting out Clyde-Savannah. Here is a summary of team performances as postseason action intensifies. The next rounds will determine which teams progress further. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 24)
October 22, 2025
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Pedestrian Injured in Clyde Crosswalk Incident; Driver Receives Citation: A pedestrian was injured Tuesday evening in the Village of Clyde after being struck by a vehicle at a crosswalk. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports the driver, identified as Mary Osborne, was cited for not yielding while turning onto Glasgow Street from Ford Street. The incident remains under (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 22)
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Pedestrian Injured in Crosswalk Collision on Glasgow Street in Clyde: A man was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Glasgow Street in Clyde. The driver, who was turning from Ford Street, did not see the pedestrian and was cited for failing to yield. Emergency services, including the Clyde Fire Department and Wayne County AM (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 22)
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Pedestrian Injured in Vehicle Incident in Clyde; Driver Issued Citation: A person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Clyde on Tuesday evening, according to Wayne County sheriff's deputies. The driver involved in the incident received a citation. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Oct 22)
October 21, 2025
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Wayne Boys Soccer Advances in Sectionals; Bloomfield Volleyball Remains Undefeated: High school sectional play began in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, with Wayne boys soccer achieving a decisive win over Rochester Prep to move to the quarterfinals. Bloomfield girls volleyball continued their unbeaten season, improving to 18-0 after defeating Midlakes. Multiple other local teams saw (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 21)
October 18, 2025
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Palmyra-Macedon football remains undefeated with win over Newark/Marion: Palmyra-Macedon High School's football team continued its unbeaten season by defeating Newark/Marion, improving their record to 5-0. In other local high school sports, Penn Yan's girls' soccer team saw Makenna Mullins score four goals in a victory over Marcus Whitman. Additional football and soccer, (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 3)