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December 26, 2025
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Wolcott Teen Charged After Investigation Into Missing Juvenile: The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has arrested an 18-year-old from Wolcott after investigating a missing juvenile case. Authorities charged the teen with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree. The investigation began following a report about the missing youth from the Village of Wolcott. Law enforcement has not disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding the arrest. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 26)
December 24, 2025
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Wolcott Teen Charged After Providing False Information in Missing Juvenile Case: An 18-year-old from Wolcott was arrested after authorities determined he gave false information during a search for a missing juvenile. Deputies reported that the teen knowingly withheld critical details, which delayed the investigation. The missing child was later located safe inside the teen's apartment and returned to her parents. The teen faces an obstruction charge and will appear in Village of Wolcott Court at a future date. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 24)
December 19, 2025
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North Rose-Wolcott School District Approves $30 Million Improvement Project: Voters in the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District approved a $30 million capital improvement project on December 17, following a close decision. The project aims to address facility upgrades and modernization within the district's schools. District officials have indicated priorities include improved learning environments and infrastructure enhancements. The plan will move forward after community approval at the recent vote. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Dec 19)
December 18, 2025
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North Rose-Wolcott Voters Approve $30 Million School Capital Project: Residents in the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District have approved a $30 million capital improvement project by a narrow margin. The plan includes construction of a new transportation facility and upgrades at both the elementary and high schools, aiming to modernize educational spaces without impacting local taxes. Funding will primarily come from state aid, supplemented by a capital reserve fund previously approved by voters. Work will address longstanding facilities issues throughout the district. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 18)
December 17, 2025
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Oswego County Man Arrested for Identity Theft Following Wayne County Probe: State police have arrested a 35-year-old Oswego County resident, Thomas R. Alnutt, after an investigation into identity theft that began in Red Creek, Wayne County. Authorities found that several credit accounts had been opened using a victim's personal information without their consent. Financial records confirmed the fraudulent activity, leading to a felony charge of second-degree identity theft. Alnutt was issued an appearance ticket and will appear in Wolcott Town Court on Thursday. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 17)
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Wolcott Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Town of Ontario: A woman from Wolcott sustained injuries following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 350 and Paddy Lane in the Town of Ontario on Tuesday. Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident, which resulted in the woman being transported for medical evaluation. Details regarding the cause of the crash and the condition of other individuals involved have not been disclosed. Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 17)
December 16, 2025
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NR-W Voters to Decide on $30 Million School Facilities Improvement Plan: Residents of the North Rose-Wolcott school district are set to vote on December 17 regarding a proposed $30 million capital improvement project. If approved, the plan would fund a new transportation facility and make significant upgrades to both the district's elementary and high school buildings. The initiative aims to modernize school infrastructure and improve learning environments for students. The outcome of the vote will determine whether these projects move forward. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Dec 16)
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North Rose-Wolcott Residents to Vote on $30 Million School Improvement Plan: Residents of the North Rose-Wolcott school district will vote on a proposed $30 million project to upgrade local schools and construct a new transportation facility. The majority of funding, approximately $23 million, would come from state aid, while the remainder was set aside in previously approved capital reserves. School officials state that the project will not lead to increased taxes. Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at the high school for district-eligible voters. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 16)
December 9, 2025
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Wolcott Resident Charged After Reported Theft at Local Dollar General: A 36-year-old Wolcott man was arrested after a reported theft at a Dollar General in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office responded to a larceny in progress and subsequently detained the suspect on charges of petit larceny. Authorities identified the man as Cory Chase and took him into custody following the investigation. No additional details regarding the incident or court proceedings have been released at this time. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 9)
December 7, 2025
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Wolcott Resident Apprehended After Exiting Fleeing Vehicle in Waterloo: A 43-year-old Wolcott man was arrested in Waterloo after jumping from a moving vehicle that was attempting to evade police early Saturday morning. According to authorities, Michael J. Wade was found with a small amount of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia at the time of his arrest. He faces charges including criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia. Wade was released with a court appearance ticket as police continue to investigate the incident. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 7)
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Wolcott to Celebrate 25 Years of Annual Christmas Concert Tradition: Wolcott is set to mark the 25th anniversary of its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14. The free event, sponsored by Lyons National Bank, will take place at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on West Main Street. Organized by Chris Kenyon and Kelley Patchen-Loveless, the concert welcomes attendees of all ages and upholds a long-standing local holiday tradition. The celebration highlights the community's commitment to festive gatherings. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 7)
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Wolcott Man Charged With Petit Larceny After Theft at Dollar General: Law enforcement in Wolcott arrested a 36-year-old local resident following a reported theft incident at a Dollar General store. Authorities allege the man stole a 25-ounce can of beer and a package of lighters during the incident on December 4. He faces a charge of petit larceny and has been released with an appearance ticket. The individual is scheduled to appear in Wolcott Village Court later this month to address the charge. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 7)
December 3, 2025
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Driver from Fairport Charged After Early Morning Crash in Wolcott: A 33-year-old man from Fairport was taken into custody after a single-vehicle accident in Wolcott, where his car left the roadway and struck a telephone pole around 2 a.m. on Monday. Authorities indicated the driver did not pass field sobriety tests at the scene. The incident led to his arrest, and further details are expected following official proceedings. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 3)
November 17, 2025
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Wolcott Man Arrested After Alleged Threat During Domestic Incident: A Wolcott resident was taken into custody after allegedly making a threat to kill another individual during a domestic disturbance. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of Alexander R. King, who now faces a menacing charge following an investigation. The incident took place on Williams Street in the Village of Wolcott, and King is set to appear in court at a later date. Authorities have not disclosed all details regarding the charges at this time. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 17)
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Wolcott Resident Charged After Investigation Into Domestic Threats: Authorities in Wayne County arrested a man from the Village of Wolcott after looking into claims of threats made during a domestic incident. Deputies allege the individual, Alexander King, threatened to harm a victim while they slept. The sheriff's office took action following their inquiry into the situation. Local officials emphasized that the case is being handled through appropriate legal channels. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Nov 17)
November 10, 2025
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Wolcott Elks Lodge Faces Funding Shortfall Following Lottery Ticket Incident: The Wolcott Elks Lodge is experiencing a financial shortfall after a member was charged with running nearly $10,000 in unpaid lottery tickets through the lodge's bar terminal. Authorities allege that Village Justice David Miller was responsible for the unpaid tickets, leaving the lodge to cover the loss. The financial setback arrives as the Elks typically support youth sports and local veterans during the holiday season. To recover, the lodge is emphasizing community fundraising efforts this year. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 10)
November 2, 2025
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Wolcott Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $10,000 in Lottery Tickets from Local Bar: A 67-year-old Wolcott resident was charged after state police alleged he stole close to $10,000 in lottery tickets from the Wolcott Elks Lodge. Authorities say the suspect, employed at the establishment, used the bar terminal to print $9,498 in Quick Draw tickets without payment. Some of these tickets yielded over $4,000 in winnings, with the outstanding balance unpaid. He was charged with grand larceny and released following arraignment in Wayne County. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 2)
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 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)