Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on October 24, 2023
Monday afternoon smoke was spotted coming from the windows of a house in Warsaw on Christ Rd by a mail carrier. Fire crews from Warsaw, Silver Springs, Perry Center, Wyoming, Attica and Varysburg responded to the residence owned by Darren and Tammy Long about 3:27p.m. Four family dogs were rescued from the home by firefighters. No injuries were reported and crews were on scene for about four hours. Both occupants are being assisted by the Red Cross after the home sustained significant damage from the fire. Estimated loss is $100,000.
Police in Pittsford are investigating a possible murder suicide on Tobey road. Deputies responded to an address on Tobey for a reported shooting. Once there, they found two adults, a man and woman, who were dead upon arrival. Their exact cause of death has not yet been determined. MCSO believes it may have been the result of a domestic violence incident, and they have responded to the address before. A young child was reportedly involved in the incident, but was not hurt. Deputies said the incident was contained to the household where it took place, and there is no danger to the community. MCSO said they do not believe there’s any suspects on the loose.
Police are looking for help finding 44-year-old Heikki Rantakari. They say he was last seen Friday in the 1000 block of Exchange Street after checking into his AirBnB following a flight in from Boston where he lives. Police have information indicating he may be in danger. Rantakari is an associate professor of economics and management at the University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business. The university said Rantakari was reported missing after he didn’t show up to teach a class Saturday morning. He is 5 foot 11 inches and speaks with a Finnish accent.
The City of Batavia Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants today from approximately 9:00am until 3:00pm in the general area of north of West Main Street and west of Bank Street. Homes and businesses nearby will be affected, tests may result in a temporary discoloration of water in that area. As is always the case, do not attempt to wash any clothing if your water appears discolored; if your water is discolored, run it cold for about five minutes or until it’s clear. If you have questions, or notice a hydrant in need of repair, please contact the fire department at 345-6375.
Tops Friendly market is giving veterans, military personnel and their families a discount on their purchases again this year. On Veterans day they can take 11 percent off their bill for the 11th year in a row. Customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. Veteran, active duty, reserve, or retired military personnel to automatically receive an 11 percent discount off of their total purchase that day.
Rochester is one of the 50 “rattiest” cities, according to a new list from pest control company Orkin. The list is based on the “number of new rodent services” and “the efforts that residents and businesses of the top cities have taken to treat rodent issues.” America’s largest cities take up the top spots in the list, with Chicago leading the way for the ninth consecutive year. Los Angeles is second, followed by New York City, Washington and San Francisco rounding out the top five. Rochester moved into the top 50, up five spots to 46th this year. Buffalo dropped five spots to 38th, while Albany fell six spots to 42nd and Syracuse dropped nine spots to 48th.
