Eighth grader from Ontario out in second round of National Spelling Bee

Published: 05/31/2017 @ 04:00 am

A local student was eliminated from the National Spelling Bee during the second round. Thirteen-year-old Charley Wiggins, of Ontario, was asked to spell the word “ocotillo.” Charley gave the incorrect answer of “ocatillo.” Ocotillo is a plant indigenous to the southwest U.S. Several other students were eliminated in the second round for misspelling words such as wobbulator, malfeasance, and sirenomelus,... more

GALLERY: Memorial Day program successful at Midlakes Primary School

Published: 05/28/2017 @ 04:00 am

On Thursday, May 25th Midlakes Primary School first graders remembered the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces during its 30th Annual Memorial Day Program. Students carried flags and flowers, presented the history of Memorial Day, and recited poems to honor our nation’s brave men and women. They also sang patriotic songs, including “This Land... more

Canandaigua’s Kershaw beach opens Saturday

Published: 05/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

Buoys are out on Canandaigua Lake. Sand is in place. The beach house is spruced up. And everyone is ramped up and excited for the opening of the Kershaw Park swimming beach on Saturday, according to Dan Mackey, the city’s recreation supervisor. “The only thing we need is some decent weather,” Mackey said. The good news: The Accuweather forecast calls... more

Beverly Animal Shelter’s 13th Annual HUGE Garage Sale

Published: 05/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

Beverly Animal Shelter’s 13th Annual HUGE Garage Sale will be held once again at the Rodman Lott & Son Farm (site of Empire Farm Days), 2973 Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY on June 1, 2 & 3 from 9am-5 pm each day (NO EARLY BIRDS!!). We are still taking donations of good, clean, sellable items for the sale. Please, no:... more

Americana Winery’s Woofstock benefits local shelters

Published: 05/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

Americana Vineyards Winery is is very proud to announce that their new rescue dogs and official winery greeters, Maverick and Lilly, will be hosting their first Woofstock, now in its fifth year, to benefit local shelters and rescues on June 3, from 12 to 7 p.m. at the winery. Kids, pets and parents are all invited and asked to bring... more

Experience! The Finger Lakes announces culinary festival in Ithaca to celebrate 10 year anniversary!

Published: 05/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

For the past 10 years, Experience! The Finger Lakes has produced some of best culinary tours and events in the Finger Lakes Region by vetting out the top food and beverage producers in the area. As a way to show their thanks to their partners and customers, this June, Experience! is bringing everyone together for a celebration in Ithaca to... more

Workshop to focus on Islam, Muslim stereotypes

Published: 05/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

A workshop to address common stereotypes about Muslims and Islam in today’s America will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Wesleyan Chapel at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall St. Etin Anwar, associate professor and chairwoman of the Religious Studies program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, will lead the workshop. Participants will be... more

FLX WEEKLY: Memorial Day Weekend 2017 in the Finger Lakes (podcast)

Published: 05/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

Memorial Day Weekend 2017 is nearly upon us. Learn about all the events in Waterloo and across the region and get the weather outlook for the three day holiday weekend. Also, some of the great local photos sent in by our users over the last week, a warning for area boaters, and this weekend’s sports line-up. Join Jessica Lahr, Jim... more

‘Poverty simulation’ a lesson in empathy

Published: 05/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

There is plenty of poverty in Seneca County, and a special project will allow the public to learn what it’s like to live in poverty. The Cayuga Seneca Community Action Agency at 23 Center St. will sponsor a “poverty simulation” from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the gymnasium of the former St. Mary’s School at 25 Center St. ... more

Waterloo Little Free Libraries seeking young adult books

Published: 05/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

With the end of the year looming, it’s time to bring in those books for the book drive at Waterloo High School and Little Free Libraries around the community before it ends. In celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the school kicked off a book drive on March 2nd to help fill the Little Free Libraries in the school and community. As... more

Watkins Glen International, New York State Fair announce marketing partnership

Published: 05/21/2017 @ 04:00 am

Watkins Glen International and the New York State Fair announced a partnership that will allow two of the state’s largest attractions to promote one another to visitors. Watkins Glen International and the Fair will promote each other’s major events through ticket giveaways on their social media channels, including the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race weekend, August 4-7, and the... more

Port Byron students tie ribbons as tribute to fallen Vietnam War soldiers

Published: 05/21/2017 @ 04:00 am

Cars along Route 31 in Port Byron drove noticeably slower upon reaching the sight of 25 Dana West Junior-Senior High School students tying yellow ribbons to a fence Friday morning. The ribbons set up along the Port Byron Central School District’s campus fence are meant to honor the 4,126 New York state soldiers who died in the Vietnam War. The... more

Fleur De Lis Brew Works opens their doors in Seneca Falls (video)

Published: 05/21/2017 @ 04:00 am

Fleur De Lis Brew Works located at 3630 Route 414 in Seneca Falls held their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday. The new craft brewey occupies a unique space in Seneca Falls. As the town’s only farm brewery uses locally grown and sourced ingredients including hops & grains to brew craft beer in a unique, rural setting. The brewery’s... more

UR Medicine Home Care wins operational excellence award

Published: 05/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

On May 11th UR Medicine Home Care received the George K. Hansen Exemplar Platinum Award for Operations Excellence at the 11th Annual Greater Rochester Quality Council Showcase and Performance Excellence Awards. GRQC is a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate. The George K. Hansen Exemplar Award is the highest level of achievement, and is only given when an organization demonstrates exceptional... more

Lyons businesses set to kick off ‘Night Out’ experience

Published: 05/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

If you’re looking for something to do on Friday, May 26 from 5 pm to 8 pm; Lyons will be the place to be. The downtown business community will be kicking off their first Lyons Night Out for 2017 featuring Two Herons Drum Circle and a Karaoke Contest with a $200 prize. Friday’s event will be the first of six... more

Community gets involved in Newark

Published: 05/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Village of Newark streets, front yards and parks got cleaner and greener recently when more than 100 people showed up for the village’s 11th Annual Community Pride Day. Volunteers planted flowers, pulled weeds and picked up trash throughout the village on Community Pride Day, May 20th. Residents and business owners all over the village showed their pride by cleaning... more

Historic arch is back in good standing in Geneva

Published: 05/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

It’s said that all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again. But the same cannot be said for an iconic piece that once again stands over a historic city cemetery. Eight years after a city public works truck inadvertently knocked it down, the cast-iron arch at the entrance to the Washington Street... more

CMAC announces community valet shuttle coming this season

Published: 05/23/2017 @ 04:00 am

Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) announced a shuttle service to and from CMAC will be available on select show nights this season. The shuttle will run during the following 2017 season shows: June 17: Elvis Costello; July 2, Tom Petty; July 23, Sam Hunt; July 29, Rod Stewart & Cyndi Lauper; and August 18, Santana. Shuttle riders will... more

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