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Cayuga County’s Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts

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Cayuga County’s Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts
Families in need were once again given boxes full of Christmas gifts Monday by volunteers with the Cayuga County Christmas Elf program. Boxes stuffed with toys, food and gift cards were distributed at Currier Plastic’s garage in Auburn. This year’s most popular toys included Paw Patrol sets and L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. Supplies for arts and crafts were also given in... more

Natl. Women’s Hall of Fame honors three with ‘Keeper of the Flame’ award

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Natl. Women’s Hall of Fame honors three with ‘Keeper of the Flame’ award
The National Women’s Hall of Fame honored three local women Monday night. Susan Houde-Walter, Alexis Vogt and Carol Ritter Wright received the hall’s “Keeper of the Flame” award. It honors women who are courageous, trustworthy and brave. Ritter-Wright was a longtime reporter and columnist at the Democrat and Chronicle. “I and my three sisters, we were told we were worthless... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Students bring positive change to community through interactive program (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Students bring positive change to community through interactive program (podcast)
“Rachel’s Challenge” is coming to Seneca Falls. Thanks to a joint-effort between school officials, students, and community partners – a national program will be making its way to Seneca Falls – allowing members of the community, parents, and students to learn about kindness and respect toward others. The event will take place on January 8th, 2019 and will be open... more

del Lago Resort & Casino announces Air Supply to perform at The Vine

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del Lago Resort & Casino announces Air Supply to perform at The Vine
del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce soft-rock duo Air Supply will perform at The Vine on Friday, February 22nd at 8PM. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 21st at noon and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or at dellagoresort.com/entertainment. With... more

Holiday Shoppe and Movie Night held December 12th at Perkins School

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Holiday Shoppe and Movie Night held December 12th at Perkins School
Perkins School PTA ran it’s annual, non-profit Holiday Shoppe for students differently this year and it proved to be very successful. In recent years, it has been held in the school for a week in December and classes, accompanied by their teachers, took turns visiting it and purchasing all kinds of very inexpensive holiday gift items for family members. Gift... more

Skaneateles businesses grateful to Dickens Christmas events for sales boost

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Skaneateles businesses grateful to Dickens Christmas events for sales boost
Charles Dickens and his cast of over 50 characters caroled their final holiday tunes Monday. The Dickens Christmas events in Skaneateles wrapped up after five weekends of horse-drawn wagon rides, live music and performances put on by the Dickens team. Carolers spread their holiday cheer outside shops and businesses on the corner of Jordan and Fennel streets. Because of the... more

Webster community, firefighters mark sixth anniversary of firefighter ambush

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Webster community, firefighters mark sixth anniversary of firefighter ambush
Driving down Lake Rd. in Webster never gets easier for firefighters like Al Sinkiewicz. “You drive by the scene down there, and you can’t help but flash back to what happened that day,” he said. He’s talking about the Christmas Eve tragedy in 2012, when a man set his own home on fire, and later shot at first responders. “It... more

Auburn student organizes pajama fundraiser to help cancer patients

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Auburn student organizes pajama fundraiser to help cancer patients
Sixth-grade student Addison Lange gasped and cupped her hands around her mouth Friday when she realized how much money her fundraiser at Herman Avenue Elementary School raised. Addison, 12, organized a fundraiser for Paige’s Butterfly Run, which supports central New York pediatric cancer patients “through the sponsorship of pediatric oncology research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in... more

TONS TO DO: Montezuma Audubon Center announces January, February, and March programs

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TONS TO DO: Montezuma Audubon Center announces January, February, and March programs
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this winter? The Montezuma Audubon Center’s programs are a great way to explore the winter wonderland with friends and family! Join us for hot cocoa and snowshoe programs to explore the wild side of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Hop in our van and tour Montezuma to experience majestic raptors, migratory... more

Suicide Prevention Coalition participates in It’s a Wonderful Life festival

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Suicide Prevention Coalition participates in It’s a Wonderful Life festival
It was a powerful weekend for everyone involved. The Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition took part in this year’s “It’s a Wonderful Life Festival,” which was held in Seneca Falls over the weekend. The festival is based around Frank Capra’s classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which is an uplifting tale about community, coming together, and perseverance. That participation included... more

Event in Seneca Falls will target opioid addiction, suicide prevention

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Event in Seneca Falls will target opioid addiction, suicide prevention
There are universal truths in our lives. One of them is that we are born into this world and gifted with ‘life’. The definition of life is controversial and alludes to a living organism maintaining homeostasis or balance. Living is further defined as … a cycle, which through process, action, reaction, evaluation and growth we adapt and evolve in our environment. The quality of... more

del Lago Resort & Casino announces Clint Black to perform at The Vine

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del Lago Resort & Casino announces Clint Black to perform at The Vine
del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce country music legend Clint Black will perform on Friday, March 29th at 8PM. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 14th at noon and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or at dellagoresort.com/entertainment. Prolific singer-songwriter Clint... more
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