Springwater News

Families in Springwater are busy cleaning up after a heavy rainstorm which caused flash flooding Monday night.

Route 15 in Springwater, Livingston County is back open Tuesday morning after a sudden downpour brought down two inches of rain in just a half hour around 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Flooding shut down a part of Route 15 in Livingston County, near the town of Springwater Monday night.

Albany Awaits Golisano Announcement A big announcement is expected in Albany Tuesday from local billionaire Tom Golisano.

Route 15A in Springwater, Livingston County, was temporarily closed last night following a heavy rainstorm and flooding in the area, according to Livingston County sheriff's deputies.

Hundreds of people gathered for the Annual Springwater Gala at the Larry J. Canute Memorial Park in Springwater, Livingston County.

A western New York man is dead after his car went off the road and hit a tree early Sunday.

The holiday weekend ends with these Fourth of July events today: Spirit of America Day: Patriotic songs and music celebrating the nation's birthday.

It happened Saturday morning in Livonia. A 62-year-old man was killed after his car went off the road and hit a tree.

Two people suffered minor injuries last night after a tractor-trailer loaded with dried milk overturned in Dansville, Livingston County.

*Randy Brown, 50, of Chestnut Street in Corning, was sentenced April 14 to one to three years in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny. *Rondelle Moore, 23, of Baberry Terrace in Rochester, was sentenced April 14 to six years in jail and a suspended license after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug. *Brandon Grover, 26, of Main Street in Genesee, Pa., was sentenced April 14 to five days in jail, five years of probation, a revoked license and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. *Chad Conklin, 38, of Muck Road in Prattsburgh, was sentenced April 14 to six months in jail and five years of probation after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal possession of stolen property. *Brandon Stilts, 19, of East Corning Road in Corning, was sentenced April 14 to six months in jail after pleading guilty to second-degree rape. *David Dale, 21, of Springwater, N.Y., was sentenced April 16 to four to six months in jail after pleading guilty to first-degree rape. *Joshua Withrow, 21, of South Division Street in Hornell, was sentenced April 16 to four years in jail and a suspended license after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug. *Nicholas McManus, 23, of Main Street in Hornell, was sentenced April 16 to two years in jail and a suspended license after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. *Michael Cragg, 26, of Fenderson Street in Corning, was sentenced April 16 to three years in jail and a suspended license after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug. *David Hughes, 40, of Willis Road in Hornell, was sentenced April 16 to 30 days and 150 hours in jail, five years of probation, a revoked license and a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. *Thomas Davis, 27, of Burns Road in Arkport, was sentenced April 17 to one to three years in jail after pleading guilty to first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated. *Allen Lafler, 28, of Green Acres Court in Bath, was sentenced April 17 to 10 days in jail, five years of probation, a revoked license and a $1,500 fine after pleading guilty to first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated. *Steven Brady Jr., 22, of North Street in Canisteo, was sentenced April 17 to five days in jail, five years of probation, a revoked license and a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. The addresses listed in record items -- the last known residence of the accused or the address the person gave to law enforcement officers -- are obtained by the Star-Gazette from police or court records. via Star-Gazette

“The demand is up, the supply is down and the U.S. dollar is weak”

So far, so good for the state's maple syrup production this year, a $32 million-a-year industry concentrated in western New York. via Democrat & Chronicle

“To broaden the base of support for this unpopular move”

Question: In doing some family research, we came across some interesting documents about my great grandfather, James Holihan, who was a soldier during the Civil War. via Democrat & Chronicle

“My supply is down 15 to 20 percent, and sales are up 26 percent”

If you'll be giving or serving New York maple syrup this holiday season, you probably paid more for it this year. via Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

“This is how we fund this program and it's how we fund operations that we do year around is by the fact that people care enough about their fellow citizens to give”

For some of Rochester's less fortunate, a merry Christmas will be possible because of the community's generosity and the Salvation Army. via R News

The holiday spirit snowballed at an outdoor fundraiser held by some fearless Fairport teachers. via R News

Palmyra fire officials responded to the Rite Aid on East Main Street at around 2:30 for reports of several people suffering mysterious symptoms. via R News

“I think just a daycare for kids would be great”

Employees and their families watched movies, made arts and crafts and waited in line to see Santa. via R News

It happened in this home on Genesee Street around 1 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the first floor of a two-story house. via R News

Wife Kelly, daughter Jennifer and grandson Daniel are homeless, and Dale is now facing a potential 15-year sentence on the arson count alone since the additional felonies put him in the category of "repeat ... via WYSL