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State agrees to return Willard Psychiatric Center suitcase contents to families

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State agrees to return Willard Psychiatric Center suitcase contents to families
When Willard Psychiatric Center closed in 1995, workers discovered hundreds of suitcases in the attic of an abandoned building. Many appeared untouched, looking just like they had been since their owners packed them before arriving as patients at Willard. And, many of those people never left, having died at the Seneca County facility. The suitcases were photographed and catalogued by... more

‘Not just a cookout’: Community celebrates Memorial Day parade in Auburn

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‘Not just a cookout’: Community celebrates Memorial Day parade in Auburn
Sitting on the steps of the Cayuga County Courthouse, Reece Coates held her dog Church and told her children why they were there: to pay their respects. Late Monday morning, Coates was one of hundreds of people who attended the Memorial Day parade in downtown Auburn, and while her son and daughter were excited to see the police cars and... more

Freedom Parade honors Sampson’s 75th anniversary

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Freedom Parade honors Sampson’s 75th anniversary
This year’s honor float in the Freedom Parade pays tribute to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Sampson Naval Training Station, now Sampson State Park. Parade Co-Chair Sarah Smolinski and Nicole Hunsberger invite all veterans of Sampson Naval Training Station and Sampson Air Force Base to ride on the float, being constructed by Romulus Girl Scouts. An estimated that... more

Living History to show Civil War Engineering

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Living History to show Civil War Engineering
History comes alive on Oak Island when area reenactors set up their tents at Celebrate Commemorate on Friday-Sunday, May 25th-28th. “We are excited that this year, the encampment will focus on the engineering that developed during the Civil War,” said Living History chair Marty Hillman. “ The encampment will attract reenactors from around the region and across the country, “... more

National Travel and Tourism Week

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National Travel and Tourism Week
National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off May 6-12, 2018 celebrating the value of travel and its impact on the economy, local businesses, and personal well-being. This year’s theme, “Travel Then and Now,” focuses on the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. Travel Community – a $2.4 trillion-dollar industry in the United States. The Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council (FLRTC),... more

Rural Life Sunday

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Rural Life Sunday
Seneca County Pomona Grange will be hosting it’s 72nd annual Rural Life Sunday program May 20th, 2018 at 3pm at Interlaken Grange hall in Covert. Grange hall is just off 96 between Interlaken and Trumansburg. Rural Life Sunday ties together the grange’s commitment to our Americans heritage through readings, singing, and celebrating the new spring season of the year. Members from... more

TOURING DEER HAVEN: Looking behind the fences at the former Seneca Army Depot (video)

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TOURING DEER HAVEN: Looking behind the fences at the former Seneca Army Depot (video)
If you asked Dennis Money what the herd of white-tailed deer would look like now at the former Seneca Army Depot a few years ago – he might have been uncertain about an answer. That uncertainty is gone now. Money, who is the president of Seneca White Deer, Inc., an organization dedicated to preserving and showcasing the world’s largest herd... more

Not ‘just some old building’: Auburn’s Osborne Library could face demolition if not repaired

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Not ‘just some old building’: Auburn’s Osborne Library could face demolition if not repaired
A library that was once part of one of Auburn's most well-known families' home has been sitting vacant for over 20 years and although plans to save the historic building have been proposed in the past, none have come to fruition. Now, the library that was once home to Thomas Mott Osborne and his family is in danger of being... more

YE OLDE NOSTALGIA: Check out this video of the Ye Olde Wood Shoppe Village in Waterloo from the early 1990’s

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YE OLDE NOSTALGIA: Check out this video of the Ye Olde Wood Shoppe Village in Waterloo from the early 1990’s
Ye Olde Wood Shoppe Village was a unique shopping experience located in Waterloo, New York. From 1969 to 1995 the Nelson family greeted travelers and the community to a “World of Wood and Good Food.” Enjoy the memory of these shoppes, filled with candy, gifts, craft items and furniture that were captured in this video produced by Dave Duprey using... more

Geneva’s Parrott Hall: Storied past, troubled future

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Geneva’s Parrott Hall: Storied past, troubled future
It was the place where one of the world’s preeminent agricultural research facilities got its start. And despite the orange fencing, the “Keep Out” sign and a big “X” indicating condemnation by its owner (the state of New York), the Victorian-era Italianate’s impressive architecture is undeniable even in its deteriorated state. Although Parrott Hall, which faces North Street on the... more

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Michele Jones Galvin, co-author of ‘Beyond the Underground. Aunt Harriet, Moses of Her People’ (podcast)

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LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Michele Jones Galvin, co-author of ‘Beyond the Underground. Aunt Harriet, Moses of Her People’ (podcast)
Join Gwen Weber-McLoud for the March edition of The Leadership Journey Podcast where her guest will be Michele Jones Galvin. Michele is the co-author of the book, ‘Beyond the Underground. Aunt Harriet, Moses of Her People’ and is featured on the cover of this month’s Syracuse Woman Magazine. . more

Seneca Falls Women’s Coalition honors Elizabeth Becht as Woman of the Year

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Seneca Falls Women’s Coalition honors Elizabeth Becht as Woman of the Year
Retired teacher Elizabeth Becht will be honored as Woman of the Year by the Seneca Falls Women’s Coalition. A Seneca Falls native, Becht graduated from Mynderse Academy and received a degree in physical education and recreation from State University College at Brockport. She returned to her hometown and taught physical education at the middle and high schools for 33 years... more

400 AND COUNTING: Seneca Falls woman honored for marathon fundraising

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400 AND COUNTING: Seneca Falls woman honored for marathon fundraising
When Cathy Troisi lined up for her first Boston Marathon in 1995, little did she know she’d still be at it more than two decades later at the age of 71. This year’s marathon on April 16 will mark Troisi’s 401st marathon overall and her 24th consecutive one as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, which raises money for... more
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