Former Waterloo convent to house homeless women

Published: 01/09/2017 @ 05:00 am

The St. Mary’s convent was built in 1964 to shelter nuns who taught at the former St. Mary’s School. While the Sisters of St. Joseph departed long ago, the building at 23 Center St. will once again serve as a shelter — this time for homeless women. The current occupant of the former convent, the Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency, has... more

TRINITY CLOSURE A POSSIBILITY: City zoning board rejects request for use variance

Published: 03/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

Trinity Episcopal Church officials said a plan to redevelop the historic building into an inn, events center and restaurant was their only hope for keeping its doors open. That hope was dashed Tuesday night. The city Zoning Board of Appeals rejected Trinity’s application for a use variance following a nearly three-hour public hearing and a series of votes that were... more

Seneca Falls pastor to speak at event celebrating women’s history

Published: 03/06/2017 @ 05:00 am

Women TIES LLC, a woman-owned business promoting and supporting New York women for two decades, with a newly added “Women’s Equality Division,” is hosting a special Women’s History Month Celebration on International Women’s Day event. From 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at the Maplewood Extended Stay, 7th North St., Women TIES “International Women’s Day and Women’s History... more

Women’s group honors Seneca Falls pastor

Published: 03/16/2017 @ 04:00 am

March is Women’s History Month. Lake to Lake Women Inc., a chapter of New York State Women Inc., a professional women’s business organization, celebrates the month by honoring a woman of distinction. Honored this year is the Rev. Leah Ntuala, the first woman pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls. The Cayuga Street church named Ntuala its pastor... more

Kid-friendly St. Peter’s relishes its past, future

Published: 04/19/2017 @ 04:00 am

In a year when St. Peter’s Church is reflecting on its past, it also has its eyes firmly fixed on the future. And it’s a bright one, built through its emphasis on youth, family and music. Lots of music. The Episcopal church at the corner of Genesee and Lewis streets is celebrating its 150th year next month. “The church is... more

Ascension window at Trinity Church in Seneca Falls removed for repair

Published: 09/10/2016 @ 04:00 am

The ascension window at the Trinity Church in Seneca Falls was removed in 5 pieces for repair by Jerome Durr of Syracuse on Friday. Photo by Karen Barto more

Weber This Week: Diamonds & Denim fundraiser in Seneca Falls

Published: 09/12/2016 @ 04:00 am

Ellie Brown and Ted Flock of the Trinity Church in Seneca Falls were in-studio on Monday morning as guests on Weber This Week on FingerLakes1.TV to discuss the upcoming annual Diamonds & Denim fundraiser set for September 30th at Seneca Falls Country Club on Route 89 in Seneca Falls. AUDIO ONLY VERSION: more

St. Francis-St. Stephen’s begins year with 4 new teachers

Published: 09/14/2016 @ 04:00 am

Eleven people were arrested during a welfare fraud crackdown conducted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. In their monthly “snapshot” for August, Sheriff Tim Luce and Undersheriff John Cleere said the sting start at the end of July and continued throughout August. The crackdown resulted in 37 charges — most of them felonies — for welfare fraud, making false statements,... more

Yates County forum to promote understanding of Muslim faith

Published: 09/20/2016 @ 04:00 am

Two local organizations are sponsoring a forum to counter negativity aimed at the Muslim community due to ISIS and the presidential campaign. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Yates County office building auditorium. It is being put on by the Penn Yan Area Council of Churches and Yates Progressives. Read More more

United Ministry of Aurora to host ‘End of Life’ meetings

Published: 12/09/2015 @ 05:00 am

The United Ministry of Aurora is sponsoring a series of meetings addressing questions older citizens may have about their legal, medical and spiritual options concerning “End of Life.” Our first meeting will be Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 in the church social room to address the legal aspect. Representatives of the law firm Karpinski, Stapleton & Tehan PC, members of... more

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