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Ontario man charged with breaking vehicle window during domestic incident
Frederick Burgess, 25, of Ontario, was arrested Monday and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief following a domestic incident. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported that Burgess intentionally broke a…

No injuries reported in Berg Road house fire in Ontario
No injuries were reported following a house fire on Berg Road in the town of Ontario, New York, on Sunday. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies arrived at the scene around 4:55 p.m. to find heavy…

Ontario Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident Investigation
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 25-year-old Frederick Burgess on Monday following a domestic incident in the Town of Ontario. Burgess allegedly broke a motor vehicle window during a dispute. He has been charged…

Ontario Woman Arrested on Weapon Possession Charge
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 34-year-old Rachel Tuper of Ontario, New York, on Friday following a traffic stop on Route 104. During the investigation, authorities discovered a functioning handheld stun gun…

Ontario Man Arrested for Sodus Drug Possession
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 69-year-old Charles Downing of Ontario, New York, on Saturday following a traffic stop. The arrest stems from a May 14 investigation in Sodus, where Downing was allegedly found…

Aman holds narrow lead in Ontario supervisor race; Rice ahead in Rose
In Wayne County election results, Ben Aman holds a narrow lead over Jim Switzer in the Ontario supervisor race, while Christine Rice leads Kenan Baldridge in Rose. Additionally, Ontario voters have rejected a…

Multiple Fire Departments Battle House Fire in Ontario
Multiple fire departments are currently battling a residential structure fire in Ontario. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighboring properties. No…

Multiple fire agencies respond to scene on Berg Road in Wayne County
Multiple fire agencies, including units from Ontario, Webster, and Williamson, responded to an incident on Berg Road in the Town of Ontario, Wayne County, on Sunday night. A section of the road has been blocked off as…

61 homes planned in next phases of Villas by Barone in Ontario
The Ontario Planning Board has cleared the way for two new phases of the Villas by Barone subdivision, which will add 61 homes off Villa Fina Drive. The state Department of Environmental Conservation determined that the…

ELECTION LETTER: Trickler can be counted on as treasurer
A letter to the editor expresses support for Jeff Trickler in his bid for the position of treasurer. The author highlights Trickler's calm demeanor, professional efficiency, and meticulous attention to detail as key…

Motorcyclist Airlifted Following Crash With Pickup Truck in Ontario
A motorcyclist was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a collision with a pickup truck in the town of Ontario, Wayne County, on Monday evening. The crash occurred at the intersection of Lakeside…