ORLEANS COUNTY/Ierlan sentenced to weekends in jail and 5 years probation in Clarendon Historical Society theft of funds

Melissa Ierlan,60, appeared before Orleans County Court Judge Sanford Church on Wednesday morning for sentencing. Ierlan was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Orleans County Jail, beginning this weekend, and five years probation. She will pay restitution in the amount of $62,000 to the Clarendon Historical Society. Ierlan …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Assemblyman Steve Hawley to host Town Hall Meetings in Barre, Clarendon, Murray, Holley and Kendall on Aug. 8th

Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) will host three town hall meetings on Saturday, Aug. 8, providing residents with an opportunity to receive updates on state and local issues, ask questions and share their concerns. “One of the best parts of representing our communities is having the opportunity to meet …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Ierlan pleads guilty to grand larceny in Clarendon Historical Society theft of funds

Melissa Ierlan walking into Orleans County Court on Friday surrounded by family and friends Melissa Ierlan, 59, appeared before Orleans County Court Judge Sanford Church on Friday morning and accepted a plea deal in the case of stolen funds at the Clarendon Historical Society over a period of five years. …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Clarendon Historical Society moves forward after meeting on Wednesday evening

Clarendon Historical Society member Raymond Santoro has been filling in as temporary treasurer since February, after the Clarendon Historical Society was turned upside down and President and Financial Controller Melissa Ierlan allegedly stole more than $50,000 in Society funds which was allegedly used for personal gain. According to the felony complaint, …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Two arrested, one at large in Brockport-Clarendon Self-Storage burglary investigation

Press release The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is announcing significant developments in an ongoing investigation into a series of burglaries at Brockport-Clarendon Self-Storage, located at 4510 Hall Road in the Town of Clarendon. On January 4, 2026, deputies responded to the storage facility following a report of a burglary. Upon …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/The Campaign of a previous candidate for Clarendon Town Council is asking a Councilman to step down after building inspector/wife charged

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/Provided Statement Statement from the Campaign of Cecelia Pacheco Stevens  The campaign of Cecelia Pacheco Stevens wishes to address recent developments affecting the Town Board with care, respect, and a continued focus on the best interests of our Community  Recent news reports have indicated that Melissa lerlan, a …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Rochester man arrested after investigation into multiple burglaries

Press release On September 28th, 2023, Orleans County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Angel L. Marrero (46) of Rochester, NY, after a 3-month investigation into multiple burglaries on Orleans County’s eastside. Between June 28th, and July 5th, Marrero is alleged to have entered and stole property from three homes within the Towns …

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