Category: News Archive

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday morning, at approximately 12:54 am deputies arrested an East Bloomfield man on DWI charges.Michael Holihan, 44, of East Bloomfield was traveling on County Road 2, in the Town of Bristol when deputies say they received a complaint for a sick or intoxicated driver on Oakmount Road in the Town of East... more

On February 13th at approximately 5:58 am the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency crews responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident on County Road 28. Leslie Smith, 33, of Canandaigua was operating a Toyota SUV traveling northbound on County Road 28 when she lost control of the vehicle, going off the road and striking a fence post... more

When Ed Collins’ Geneva varsity girls basketball team lost Mia Morrison, Janee Joyner and Becky Smith to to graduation, many predicted a down year for the Lady Panthers in a tough Finger Lakes East League. On Wednesday night, Erin Guinan, Eliza Maher and a roster of talented young players showed that Geneva isn’t ready to roll over and relinquish their... more

Jessica Lahr fills you in on the top five Christmas weekend events on-tap across the Finger Lakes region. Merry Christmas! more

Michael Warren Thomas, radio host and enthusiast of the Finger Lakes has been wanted to learn more about the smell permeating from the Seneca Meadows landfill. He thought, “there must be data out there — or more specifically a map that reveals where the odors are most-predominant.” To his surprise, there was a surprisingly limited about of data. That led... more

On Wednesday at approximately 8:54 pm the Ontario County Sherrif’s Deputies arrested Cody R. Seeley, age 19 of Hemlock, in the Town of Canadice for criminal mischief in the 4th degree sub section 1 and criminal mischief in the 4th degree sub section 4, following a domestic incident.It is alleged that Seeley damaged a door in the residence and took... more

On Sunday at approximately 8:06 am the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Jesse C. Bowdoin, age 39 of 23 Amherst Road in Waterloo, on an bench warrant for failure to pay fine for an original charge of petit larceny. Bowdoin was arraigned in Town of Seneca Falls Court and committed to the Seneca County Correctional Facility in lieu... more

On February 6th around 1:30 pm the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies arrested Joshua Folino, 30, of Rochester for petit larceny after concealing $110 worth of fragrance from Von Maur at the East View Mall in Victor.Folino was arraigned in Victor Town Court and remanded to the Ontario County Jail in lieu of bail. He will appear in... more

Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim responded to the NCAA’s decision on an appeal that was heard back in October on Thursday. Here’s what he said in a statement through SU Athletics…”Today, the NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee rightfully determined that the NCAA Committee on Infractions abused its discretion in imposing a nine conference-game suspension based upon my alleged violation of... more

Are you a survivor? Would you like to help others feel better? RSVP (Retired and/or Senior Volunteer Program) is looking for people. 55 and better, who are interested in volunteering to be Peer Leaders for these valuable Living Healthy workshops. Whether you have a background in health care, experience chronic health issues or know someone who does, you can help... more

On Saturday at 2:53 am the Town of Seneca Falls Police arrested Carrie A. Austin, age 25 of 52 Church Street in Waterloo, for driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI .18 or more, and drove across hazard markings. Austin was located passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle with the engine running on Peterman Road in the Town of Seneca... more

When the Arc of Seneca Cayuga opens its much-loved Camp Columbus this July, campers, staff and volunteers will notice a lot of updates in and around the campgrounds, thanks to electrical students from Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES. Under the guidance of Ray Ludemann, Electrical Instructor for Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, a team of electrical students has been hard at work installing new receptacles, overhead... more

Syracuse will look to extend its two-game winning streak when the Orange faces Duke at 7:00 pm tonight at Cameron Indoor Stadium in North Carolina. Duke, on the other hand, is coming of back-to-back losses to Clemson and Notre Dame. The Blue Devils haven’t lost three straight in nearly eight years.As always, the game will be as much about the... more

The following arrests were made by the Watkins Glen Police Department. All individuals are guilty until proven innocent.Carletta S Cotto, age 20 of Newfield, was arrested by Watkins Glen Police on February 4th and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Cotto will appear in the Village of Watkins Glen Court to answer the charge.Sean M Phillips, age 27of Dundee, was... more

A teen was arrested and charged with assault after a fight with a co-worker at Taco Bell on Canandaigua Road in Geneva on Thursday.The Ontario County Sheriff’s Department reports that the 16-year-old girl punched the victim, a fellow employee at the Geneva fast food restaurant, and dragged her by her hair.The teen was issued an appearance ticket and will answer... more

Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Luce issued his monthly report for February 2016, which outlined and highlighted the action of the Seneca County Sheriff’s Department during the shortest month of the calendar year.Law EnforcementTotal Calls for Service: 1,224Total Arrests: 52NarcoticsNew Drug Cases: 13Total arrests: 19Corrections: Average Number of Inmates: 74Monthly Total Made for Boarding In: $46,116.00; Yearly Total: $89,981.52CIVIL: Total Summons/Complaints/Services:... more

Michael Gbinije scored 20 points and Trevor Cooney had 15 as Syracuse (22-13) advanced to the Elite Eight for the third time in the last five seasons. The 10th-seeded Orange will face No. 1 Virginia at 6:09 pm on Sunday in an all-ACC matchup with a spot in the Final Four on the line.– Post Standard: Syracuse men rally to... more

On Saturday at about 12:50 am, the Waterloo Police Department arrest Daniel R. Paulsen, age 49 of 29 Wycliffe Road in Waterloo, for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree, unregistered motor vehicle, uninspected motor vehicle, operating without insurance, operating without a license and improper plates.The... more