Category: Life

One of the last things Auburn City Court Judge Michael McKeon took out of his office ahead of retiring after 20 years was a framed picture. At first glance it seems like a painting, but it’s actually a photograph, one that depicts McKeon’s father, a lawyer, leaving the Cayuga County Courthouse, decades before his son would spend two terms as... more

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

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

Retiring with honor in Steuben County

Published: 12/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

A man with 30 years of experience, in a challenging and dangerous occupation, was honored by the Steuben County Legislature and his department Monday (Dec. 17). Steuben County Captain Christopher Hand began his career in 1988 under Sheriff Jerry Dartt, and has been instrumental in the development of, and operations at, the current county Public Safety Building on Rumsey Street... more

Cayuga Community College negotiating to use Auburn space for culinary center

Cayuga Community College is negotiating to use the Plaza of the Arts in Auburn for the college’s proposed culinary center. CCC’s board of trustees unanimously gave the college approval to move forward with negotiations with The Plaza of the Arts in Auburn for the possible center at a trustees meeting Dec. 20. Dan Soules, of Soules & Dunn Development Group,... more

‘Best Christmas ever’: Children shop with cops for the holidays in Auburn

Marcus Penta’s eyes lit up when he finally found the Elf on the Shelf toy he had been looking for at Walmart Saturday. Marcus, 8, searched for the female elf to go with the male elf toy he carried around during the sixth annual Shop with a Cop, where deputies from the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office took children holiday shopping,... more

End of the dock (photo)

At the end of the working day on Friday, Canal Corp workers at the Lyons Drydock celebrated the Historic Tug Syracuse, launched in 1933. Photo by Robert Stopper. more

Christmas tree on Seneca Lake (photo)

The Christmas Tree at Seneca Lake looked particularly festive on this night. Photo by Thomas Liberio. more

Taking a look back at Deer Haven Park (photo)

This little fella captured the eye of the camera and the timing was perfect. Photo by Dennis Money. more

Grabbing a bite to eat at Deer Haven Park (photo)

Published: 12/14/2018 @ 10:00 am

It was a beautiful day out at Deer Haven Park in this shot captured last week. Photo by Dennis Money. more

THE LOVING CUP: Heather Zellers & Jen Stanton (podcast)

On the latest episode of The Loving Cup, your host Katie MacIntyre is joined by Heather Zellers (Right to Run 19k, Inc.) and Jen Stanton (Stanton Chiropractic) to discuss gratitude. . more

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

Published: 12/10/2018 @ 10:00 am

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

Donation to aid FLACRA’s Yates County expansion

The Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency is going to have a larger presence in Yates County, courtesy of a recent donation. On Thursday, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes donated more than $25,000 to help FLACRA expand its office and services at the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center on Route 54A. Tom Snow, who was... more

United Way of Seneca County annual campaign winding down

The annual United Way of Seneca County fundraising campaign is winding down. The goal: Raise $300,000. That money assists 22 agencies that provide programs to help children, families, and people in crisis; provide health and wellness; and offer programs that encourage self-sufficiency. “We are well on our way to this year’s goal, but need the public’s help to make it... more

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