Flutter Bug in Ontario County (photo)
A male tiger swallowtail butterfly was enjoying the last of the catmint blooms in our South Bristol garden on Friday afternoon. Photo by Nancy Jacobs.
View ArticleSunday Dinner in Ontario County (photo)
A Great Blue Heron spent over an hour fishing our pond in South Bristol late Sunday afternoon, completely circling the pond before departing. Though many frogs and fish jumped out of its reach, others...
View ArticleINSIDE THE FLX: Kevin Henderson talks campaign for Ontario Co. Sheriff (podcast)
Taking more than three decades of experience with him, Ontario County Sheriff Candidate Kevin Henderson wants residents to know that he cares about the community and its future. Sitting down with Josh...
View ArticlePRIMARY PREVIEW: Candidates for sheriff in Ontario County face off this week
Two candidates vying to succeed longtime Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero say voters have an important choice to make this week. On Thursday, a Republican primary will be held to determine the...
View ArticleDeputies find dog unable to walk while serving eviction notice in Bristol;...
The Ontario County Humane Society reports that a 57-year-old Honeoye man was charged with animal cruelty after it was determined that a black lab had an infected paw, and wasn’t being cared for...
View ArticleRushville driver goes off road in front of deputies, charged with felony DWI
Deputies say a 57-year-old Rushville resident was arrested for felony DWI after a traffic stop in the Town of Seneca. Prior to the stop deputies observed Gloria S. Dunton, 57, of Rushville driving off...
View ArticleDeputies: Snowy conditions lead to accident on Rt. 21 in Bristol
Deputies say a Canandaigua woman suffered minor injuries after failing to negotiate an ‘S’ curve on a snowy Route 21 on Saturday. The accident, in the Town of Bristol, involved Deboarah Massey, 65,...
View ArticleSUNDAY CONVERSATION: Povero reflects on nearly half-century in law...
Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero has made serving the community a career. He has also made it a lifetime achievement, setting the standard for what long-term, successful leadership looks like in a...
View ArticleMultiple establishments hit in Ontario County for selling alcohol to underage...
Deputies say that nine employees at nine bars, eateries and stores in Ontario County last week were busted for selling alcohol to minors. It followed a countywide crackdown on selling to underage...
View ArticleDeputies: Bloomfield woman charged with grand larceny after stolen credit...
Deputies say a 25-year-old Bloomfield woman was arrested on a grand larceny charge on New Years Eve after an investigation. Jillian A. Atwood, 25, of Bloomfield was arrested on Monday at approximately...
View ArticleFire in the sky over Bristol (photo)
The dark, angry clouds and brilliant sunrise evoked a fiery sky Monday morning in South Bristol. Photo by Nancy Jacobs.
View ArticleBrother returns to “Mikey’s Jump” at Bristol Mountain
People fly on Bristol Mountain like they never have before. It even leaves veterans of the ski aerial circuit breathless. “This is the first time I’ve seen it in action, with people hittin’ it,” Chris...
View ArticleBristol Mountain at night (photo)
Bristol Mountain looked stunning in this shot captured during a wintry evening last week. Photo by Jill Nunes Madden.
View ArticleUPDATE: Home destroyed by fire in South Bristol
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the structure fire reported on Mosher Road in the Town of South Bristol on Tuesday. Around 3:50 p.m. first responders were called to a...
View ArticleHappy bird in the middle of winter (photo)
Braving the frigid -8 degrees on Thursday morning, a tufted titmouse enjoyed sunflower seeds at our window feeder in South Bristol. Photo by Nancy Jacobs.
View ArticleSUNDAY CONVERSATION: Victor Supervisor Jack Marren discusses landfill,...
Victor Town Supervisor Jack Marren, who will seek another term in this year’s election, and serves as the Chairman of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors has become a regional leader for the...
View ArticleINSIDE THE FLX: Sheriff Kevin Henderson discusses potential policy changes,...
When Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson succeeded longtime Sheriff Philip Povero, the focus was on transitioning smoothly. Now, more than 50 days after taking office – Sheriff Henderson is...
View ArticleCanandaigua driver struck woman with a snow plow during domestic incident
Deputies say a 42-year-old Canandaigua driver was charged with felony driving while intoxicated and aggravated family offense after a domestic incident in the Town of Bristol on Saturday. The incident...
View ArticleArbor Hill founder, beloved winemaker dies suddenly in accident
John H. Brahm III, co-owner of Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery and legendary Finger Lakes winemaker died suddenly over the weekend. D&C Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson says emergency crews...
View ArticleElite Aerial ski team training for world championships at Bristol Mountain
This season, Bristol Mountain opened its new freestyle aerial training center. The U.S. Elite Aerial Development Team has been training this week at the mountain's High Point Terrain Park. Patrick...
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