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Month: October 2018

Police: Geneva pair sold drugs in city, arrested on felony charges

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Police: Geneva pair sold drugs in city, arrested on felony charges
Police say that on October 19th at approximately 2:26 pm an investigation spanning three departments resulted in felony arrests in the city of Geneva. Jennifer A. Harrison, 40, of Geneva and Preston X. Lofton, 38, of Geneva were both charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. The duo is accused of selling crack cocaine in the city; and... more

Geneva man jailed on felony charges after violent domestic incident

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Geneva man jailed on felony charges after violent domestic incident
Police say a 37-year-old Geneva resident was arrested on felony assault charges after a violent domestic incident on October 16th. Around 2:41 pm Willis A. Bowles, Jr., 37, was charged with second-degree assault and held without bail due to previous felony convictions after intentionally causing physical injury to another person. Police say Bowles used a dangerous instrument to inflict the... more

Syracuse starts hoops campaign ranked #16

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Syracuse starts hoops campaign ranked #16
The Syracuse men’s basketball team grabbed the 16th spot in the Associated Press Preseason Poll announced on Monday afternoon. Kansas took the top spot in the ranking, with 37 first-place votes, followed by Kentucky (19 first-place nods). The Orange were one of seven ACC programs in the poll. In addition to Syracuse, Duke (4th), Virginia (5th), North Carolina (8th), Virginia... more

Dino Babers on Syracuse football QB situation: ‘You always want to be fair’

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Dino Babers on Syracuse football QB situation: ‘You always want to be fair’
Two days after Syracuse football came back to beat North Carolina 40-37 in double overtime behind redshirt freshman quarterback Tommy DeVito, head coach Dino Babers took to the podium once again on Monday. And once again, few newsworthy details were shared about SU’s quarterback situation. While senior Eric Dungey was listed atop the depth chart — those listings are generally... more

Groundbreaking for Falcon Park project held on Monday night

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Groundbreaking for Falcon Park project held on Monday night
Officials from Cayuga Community College and the City of Auburn were at Falcon Park early Monday evening to break ground on the turf field installation project at Falcon Park. The project will expand the park from being the home of the Auburn Doubledays to also being the winter, spring and fall home of the Cayuga Community College Spartans. The Doubledays... more

Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: Everything you need to know

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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: Everything you need to know
Lottery fever continues to grow across the nation almost as fast as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots. The two lotteries combined are currently valued at more than $2.2 billion. The Mega Millions payout is the biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. More: ‘Why not give it a try? You never know’: Mega Millions’ $1.6 billion jackpot creates a frenzy More: The numbers behind Mega Millions: Why lottery... more

Batman, Finch quizzed on issues at Southern Cayuga forum

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Batman, Finch quizzed on issues at Southern Cayuga forum
Before facing voters in two weeks, the candidates for the 126th Assembly District took questions from students at the Southern Cayuga High School auditorium Monday. Republican Assemblyman Gary Finch and Democratic challenger Keith Batman participated in the forum organized by the high school’s public affairs class. The questions covered a range of topics from gun laws and reproductive rights to... more

Police: Auburn man arrested for biting girlfriend

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Police: Auburn man arrested for biting girlfriend
An Auburn man was arrested early Monday morning for biting his girlfriend, city police said. Just before 4 a.m., Michael Smith, II, 26, was arrested at his apartment for violating an order of protection by biting a female victim, the Auburn Police Department said Monday. Smith was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, and second-degree harassment, a violation, APD... more

Newark Salvation Army store will close for good in December

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Newark Salvation Army store will close for good in December
After getting a reprieve in 2017, the Salvation Army said it is closing its Murray Street store — permanently. The store’s last day in business is Dec. 14. “After 18 months’ consideration, the decision has been made to close,” said Lt. Darlene Clark, administrator for business of the Salvation Army’s Rochester Adult Rehabilitation Center, who oversees area Family Stores for... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Rep. Tom Reed talks economy, jobs, and tackling education (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Rep. Tom Reed talks economy, jobs, and tackling education (podcast)
Hours after receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his race against Democratic Challenger Tracy Mitrano, Republican Congressman Tom Reed called it ‘humbling’. “The president’s endorsement, I think, tells us that what he’s doing with the economy, on the trade agenda, is something that I hope as all Americans we can celebrate,” explained Rep. Reed during an appearance on Inside the... more

Seneca Falls Water Department has temporarily discontinued Chloramines

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Seneca Falls Water Department has temporarily discontinued Chloramines
The Seneca Falls Water Department has temporarily discontinued Chloramines as of 10/23/18 as the disinfectant treatment process for our water supply. Due to the continued and unusual temperature of Cayuga Lake it is necessary for us to continue with Free Chlorine. This is a temporary change, and as soon as the lake temperature returns to normal we will gradually return... more

11-year-old airlifted to Upstate Medical with serious arm injuries after Tyre farm accident

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11-year-old airlifted to Upstate Medical with serious arm injuries after Tyre farm accident
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce has provided new insight into the incident in Tyre Tuesday morning. Around 9:56 a.m. deputies and investigators were called to 534 Pucker Road in Tyre for the report of a farming accident. Upon arrival, deputies found that the 11-year-old victim’s arm was stuck in a chain-operated shaft in a conveyor-style wood planing machine. The Magee... more

REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS: Wayne County deals with numerous life-altering tragedies over years

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REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS: Wayne County deals with numerous life-altering tragedies over years
It’s been a difficult, and violent few years for residents in Wayne County. In Sodus alone six people have been killed in violent incidents since last November. A 17-year-old Sodus High School student was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend – another Sodus resident after she rejected his attempts to rekindle their relationship. Alyssa Taft became the first victim in... more
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