Huge fire at Cahoon Farms in Wolcott farms destroys 500-600 bins
It was started accidentally by an employee depositing ashes near 10 to 20 plastic bins at the Cahoon Farms on Lummisville Road in the Town of Wolcott on Thursday (3/12) morning just after 9 a.m. The...
View ArticleWayne County and the Coronavirus: The latest closures and information
On Friday afternoon, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo instructed non-essential businesses in the state to keep all of their employees home amid the coronavirus outbreak as of Sunday, March 22. Below is a...
View ArticleWayne County Strong: How our community is coming together while staying apart
As frightening numbers and a seemingly endless parade of press conferences fill our daily lives, it’s often difficult to find light through all of the gloom surrounding COVID-19. While the severity of...
View ArticleWayne County Corrections Officer tests positive for COVID-19
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts announced yesterday that a corrections officer working at the Wayne County Jail as tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the positive test, Sheriff Virts has furloughed...
View ArticleFifteen Cases of COVID-19 in Wayne County as of Monday (3/30)
At this time, in Wayne County, 15 confirmed cases are being treated and continue to be monitored by Wayne County Public Health. As with any case, any possible contacts to a positive case are...
View ArticleTime to move outdoors: Garden Centers Ready for the Season
Break out the tools and garden your way to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Gardeners know and research proves that getting outdoors, digging in the soil and gardening help strengthen muscles,...
View ArticlePublic Health Updates in Wayne County
It is crucial for our residents to continue to practice Social Distancing guidelines, such as staying 6 feet apart and hand washing or sanitizing frequently. As part of ongoing Social Distancing...
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State of the County from County Administrator Rick House
The combination of COVID-19 and the recently enacted New York state budget is creating probably the most difficult time in recent history (definitely in my 40 year County career) for County government....
View ArticleLocal car dealerships trying to adapt during COVID-19 shutdown
COVID-19 has altered nearly every aspect of modern society. Each day, we’re inundated with information around the number of cases, the economic impact, as well as new rules and guidance coming form...
View ArticleTwo food distribution sites open this week for area residents
In response to community needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a second round of emergency food distributions will take place in Wayne County. Distribution will take place as follows: – Tuesday,...
View ArticleFor local nurse, a home away from home
Jennifer Cotterman, who lives in Gananda, has been working 12 hour shifts, for 14 straight days, as a Nurse and Unit Supervisor at Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fairport. She is on...
View ArticleFirst COVID-19 Death recorded in Wayne County
Wayne County Public Health can confirm at this time that a Wayne County Resident who had tested positive to COVID-19 has died in an area hospital. This individual was in their 60s, and were facing...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Testing for Wayne County residents
According to Wayne County Public Health, there are currently no sites in Wayne County for testing for the COVID-19 virus. Any Wayne County resident who is symptomatic AND has a doctor referral from...
View ArticleNo matter where… the boy likes to read with his teacher
Like any educator, Mikey Davanzo has experienced some pretty amazing moments during her career as a reading teacher. But nothing, in her nearly 13 years in the Newark Central School District as a...
View ArticleCounty hiring freeze to stay in place as workers transition back to jobs
Wayne County Administrator, Rick House stated that County workers were being transitioned back to work in stages that began on May 4. House also stressed that the County’s hiring freeze will remain in...
View ArticleSchool Budgets And Voting To Be Held June 9th
How are local school districts preparing their school budgets in lieu of the pandemic and social distancing. The State budget may decrease aid to schools and the County may not provide the sales tax...
View ArticleWhere’s the Beef? With shortages and limitations, buying local/direct may be...
The USDA Ag Census of 2018 says that there are more than 300 livestock farms in Wayne County, growing beef, sheep, swine and goats. As you drive around the county, you can see all of these animals in...
View ArticleCold Case: Where is Sandra Sollie?
To commemorate the memory of a local woman, who disappeared 26 years ago, with no answers…please stop by the corner of Route 350 and Route 31 in Macedon at the Sandra Cervone-Sollie banner, on...
View ArticleGarbage truck driver hit by driver in Macedon in stable condition
The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff investigated a motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred on State Route 350 near Route 31F in the Town of Macedon Wednesday morning at 7:51 a.m. A...
View ArticleUPDATED COVID numbers in in Wayne County
Below is the update to the current COVID-19 statistics. As of 5/20/20, Wayne County Public Health can confirm that our total number of positive cases of COVID-19 is now 107. They can also confirm...
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