Mike Hibbard

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Corrections officer takes action against Ontario County, sheriff

Sep 6, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

CANANDAIGUA — The Ontario County sheriff’s corrections officer accused of eavesdropping — but exonerated by a grand jury — has taken legal action against the county and Sheriff David Cirencione over the sheriff’s determination of guilt and discipline in the matter. Daniel DeBolt, an attorney for the union representing county corrections officers, filed the Article 78 petition recently in State Supreme Court on behalf of Adam Broadwell.
'She is a legend': Lucile Mallard honored on retirement from treatment court

Aug 31, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

CANANDAIGUA — It was almost 10 years ago that Lucile Mallard’s colleagues in the Ontario County Court system threw a surprise party on her 70th birthday. That was a small gathering compared to Thursday. More than 100 people — judges, attorneys, co-workers, family, and friends — packed the building’s south courtroom to honor the well-known Geneva resident on her retirement after 23 years as coordinator of the county’s treatment court, commonly called drug court.
FRIDAY CONVERSATION WITH ... Alfred Appiah

Aug 30, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

Reporter Mike Hibbard interviewed Alfred Appiah, the new Youth and Family Ministry director at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Before his education in the United States, Appiah held different leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Youth Ministry. Here is what Alfred had to say:MH: Where did you grow up, and can you give us some background and thoughts on what your childhood was like? AA: I grew up in a small town called Breman Essiam in Ghana, West Africa.
Marbletown FD suing fire chief, wife

Aug 29, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

ARCADIA — A fire department based in this Wayne County town is suing a recent fire chief and his wife, claiming they took more than $100,000 in department funds for their personal use. Syracuse-based attorney Bradley Pinsky filed the lawsuit Monday in State Supreme Court on behalf of the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department. The defendants are William and Nicole Storrs, who live in Arcadia. In an email to the Finger Lakes Times, Pinsky declined to comment on the lawsuit beyond the court papers.
Geneva Y, many others to get 'bridge' funds from United Way

Aug 28, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

GENEVA — While details aren’t known at this time, it appears the impact of funding cuts by the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes to the Geneva Family YMCA — and other area organizations — will not be as severe as previously thought.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Starting small ... and building from there: Non-profit grocery in the works for Dundee

Aug 26, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

DUNDEE — This Yates County village has not had a true grocery store since the Save-A-Lot closed five years ago, and some residents realize the days of a business that even resembles a supermarket may never be seen here again. However, there is a growing group of local residents who want to fill that void — to an extent — by establishing a non-profit grocery store in the near future. “People just miss having a grocery store here,” said Alice Shoemaker, board president of Dundee Fresh Grocery Inc.
United Way cuts concern Geneva YMCA officials

Aug 22, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

GENEVA — Officials at the Geneva Family YMCA are discussing their options in light of funding cuts by the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes. According to Rochester television station WHAM, the United Way is “evolving” its Community Impact Fund. The agency plans to provide nearly $6 million in multi-year grants to 97 of its non-profit partner organizations next year, a cut of nearly half from previous years.
Training on daycare issues at SCSO

Aug 21, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

ROMULUS — The Seneca County sheriff's office is hosting a training session for daycare providers from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Law Enforcement Center. The session will cover topics on how to respond to hostile situations and enact safety measures to lessen the risk of being victimized. The sheriff's office is limiting the session to two people from each daycare facility in the county, and it is only inviting providers in Seneca County.
Rabies cases prompt notification in Seneca County

Aug 20, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

WATERLOO — Seven people and four pets have been treated after being exposed to rabid wild animals this summer in Seneca County. Scott King, the county’s public health director, said the people and animals were exposed by being bitten or scratched by the wild animals, or by having direct exposure to bodily fluids — saliva or blood — from interactions with the rabid animals.
Greenidge sues DEC over air permit denial

Aug 18, 2024 | fltimes.com | Mike Hibbard

PENN YAN — As expected, Greenidge Generation has taken legal action against the the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation over the agency’s refusal to renew an air permit at the plant. The Article 78 petition was filed Thursday in State Supreme Court of Yates County by the law firm of Barclay Damon. An Article 78 is a proceeding used to challenge an action — or inaction — by agencies of New York State or local governments.