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December 7, 2025
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Moving Truck Crash in DeWitt Leaves Texas Resident Without Belongings: A retired police officer moving from Texas to Montreal lost all her possessions after the moving truck transporting them crashed on I-690 in DeWitt. The crash, attributed to driver inattention, destroyed her belongings and left her with minimal compensation from the moving company. Facing significant personal loss, she is now seeking legal assistance and donations. The incident also raises questions about broader issues of corporate responsibility in moving services. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 7)
December 3, 2025
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I-90 Pavement Upgrade Completed in Seneca and Ontario Counties for $6 Million: A significant highway improvement project has been finalized on Interstate 90 between Geneva and Victor, enhancing over 20 miles of roadway in Seneca and Ontario counties. This $6 million initiative addressed both full- and partial-depth pavement repairs and added new safety features such as reflective line striping and milled-in audible roadway delineators. The upgrades are aimed at improving road durability and safety for the estimated 28,000 vehicles using this route daily. The project was completed on schedule and within budget. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 3)
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DeWitt Post Office Manager Sentenced for Stealing $81,000 in Stamps: A former manager of the DeWitt Post Office in the Syracuse area has been sentenced after admitting to stealing over $81,000 in stamps. Emilio Chirico, age 57, was found to have taken the stamps between January 2021 and March 2023 and then altered records to conceal the theft. He received a six-month prison sentence and two years of supervised release, along with orders to repay the stolen amount and pay a $5,500 fine. Federal authorities led the investigation and prosecution. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 3)