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Marren to Casella officials: Be ‘honest’ with supervisors’ committee

Published: 03/21/2018 @ 08:00 am

Ontario County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jack Marren lectured Casella Waste Services officials Monday, telling them to be “forthright and honest” in dealing with the Planning & Environmental Quality Committee about the county landfill. Marren’s admonition came as landfill manager Rob Fadden gave the Casella operations report on the 389-acre county landfill in the town of Seneca to the committee... more

Geneva duo looks to revive Hall Diner

Published: 02/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

A Geneva duo has plans to reopen a venerable eatery in this town of Seneca hamlet, and they’re looking for a little help from the public to make it happen. Dan Bullock said he and Tamarie Cataldo are expecting to reopen the Hall Diner in March. The restaurant, which had opened its doors for a spell last year under former... more

Geneva woman sent to hospital after crash on 5&20

Published: 01/31/2018 @ 10:00 am

Deputies in Ontario County say a 48-year-old Geneva woman was transported to a local hospital after a crash at the intersection of State Route 5&20 and County Road 20 in the Town of Seneca. Deputies say that Derek Trank, 28, of Himrod was traveling south on County Road 20 and stopped at the intersection with Route 5 when he proceeded... more

No happy ending for Christmas tree donation effort

Published: 12/23/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Darling Tree Farm takes a lot of pride in supporting U.S. troops during the holidays through the national Trees for Troops program. This year, that program, partnering with FedEx, delivered its 200,000th tree to soldiers and/or their families at 69 U.S. military bases. Dick Darling chairs the national effort. He was at Fort Drum in Watertown with his wife... more

Casella says new landfill cell is complete and awaiting DEC approval

Published: 12/21/2017 @ 05:00 am

Casella Waste Systems has completed construction of a second new trash disposal cell at the Ontario County Landfill. The new cell is part of a 43.5-acre expansion of the 389-acre landfill approved by the state Department of Environmental Conservation in January 2016. The expansion calls for construction of several new cells within the existing footprint of the landfill, plus the... more

Pair injured in Stanley accident on Rt. 5

Published: 12/13/2017 @ 05:00 am

Deputies in Ontario County say a 33-year-old Stanley man was traveling west on State Route 5 when he lost control of his vehicle in the Town of Seneca on Tuesday. The driver, identified as Gabriel Rayburn, and his passenger Morgan Miense, 30, required medical treatment. Miense was transported to Thompson Hospital for treatment by Finger Lakes Ambulance. Deputies say airbags... more

Once again, no town tax for town of Seneca property owners

Published: 11/16/2017 @ 05:00 am

For the 14th consecutive year, town property owners will not pay a penny in town taxes. They also will get a break on their Ontario County tax bill. The reason? The presence of the Ontario County Landfill in the town. The county entered into an Operations, Management and Lease agreement with Casella Waste Systems in 2003 to run the 389-acre... more

Ritts is new DA in Ontario County

Published: 11/08/2017 @ 05:00 am

Ontario County has a new district attorney for the first time in 28 years. First Assistant District Attorney Jim Ritts, running on the Republican line, defeated Kristina “Kitty” Karle, 12,194 to 8,936, in unofficial results posted by the Ontario County Board of Elections Tuesday evening. Ritts had defeated Karle in the GOP primary in September and following that primary, Karle... more

New Friendly Ford to open Tuesday in Seneca

Published: 11/02/2017 @ 04:00 am

For months, motorists traveling on Routes 5&20 near the Seneca-Geneva town line have watched a massive, new building being erected. On Tuesday, the Friendly Ford dealership opens at its new location, three days after it closes up shop just down the road in the town of Geneva. A grand opening is planned for Nov. 18. The new dealership is between... more

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)

Published: 11/04/2017 @ 04:00 am

Josh Durso, Jackie Augustine & Jim Sinicropi were live inside the all-new FingerLakes1.com Studio on Election Night for results, reaction, interviews and analysis from Tuesday’s vote in Cayuga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties. Hear from Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, successful Seneca Falls Town Council candidate Doug Avery, Geneva City Supervisor candidates Lou Guard & Dom... more

$10K offered for info leading to recovery of six stolen guns in Ontario Co.

Published: 10/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

ATF is offering a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the recovery of six stolen guns. The guns were stolen from a Seneca gunshop, which included six handguns. Officials say the guns were stolen from the Turnpike Lodge Guns on Rt. 5&20 on October 5th and October 6th. Anyone with information is asked to call 1 (800) ATF-GUNS or... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Charlie Evangelista talks elections, Ontario County (podcast)

Published: 10/10/2017 @ 04:00 am

On episode #73 of the Inside the FLX podcast Josh Durso is joined by Ontario County Elections Commissioner Charlie Evangelista to discuss a host of local issues, including some local races taking shape. Over the summer, Evangelista transitioned from serving on the Ontario County Board of Supervisors to serving as the chief elections official for Ontario County. The Democrat has... more

Deputies: Drunk driver was going over 90 mph on SR 5 in Geneva

Published: 09/05/2017 @ 04:00 am

Deputies arrested a 28-year-old Geneva resident after his vehicle was observed traveling 90 mph on State Route 5. Sean E. Beyea, 28, of Geneva was arrested for driving while intoxicated after his vehicle was observed by deputies crossing the middle line, while traveling at more than 90 mph. He was issued several traffic tickets, including aggravated driving while intoxicated. His... more

Elderly couple seriously injured in Seneca crash, one sent to Strong

Published: 09/05/2017 @ 04:00 am

Deputies say 64-year-old Paul Stormo, of Elma, Washington State was traveling south on County Rd. 20 in the Town of Seneca, approaching County Rd. 4 when he entered the intersection — colliding with a pickup truck. The pickup truck was being operated by 78-year-old John C. Jones, of Geneva. Both vehicles left the roadway and entered a field, according to... more

Ontario Co. DA Tantillo talks career, prosecution, future on Inside the FLX (podcast)

Published: 06/27/2017 @ 04:00 am

It’s been 38 years prosecuting for District Attorney Michael Tantillo. He has served as District Attorney for 28 of those 38 years. “It’s not an easy job. I’ve continued handling trial prosecution on felony cases, but have developed an incredibly talented team that has made our office run incredibly well,” Tantillo explained. “While this is my last year as DA,... more

Efforts to find Blue-Green Algae to increase this summer in the FLX

Published: 06/09/2017 @ 04:00 am

There is an increased effort to keep you safe from harmful algae in the water this summer. This is bacteria that’s not safe to swim in. Officials on Seneca Lake are stepping up efforts to find it before it makes you sick. Harmful Algal Blooms, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, irritated skin, and make it... more

Hall Diner reopens with new menu, same old charm

Published: 06/04/2017 @ 04:00 am

Time seems to stand still in the quiet country hamlet of Hall. That feeling is certainly evident in the venerable Hall Diner on Route 14A, which, through a variety of owners, has been serving up simple, affordable fare for more years than many can remember. However, the diner had gone dark for nearly a year, leaving the Seneca hamlet without... more

Bridge in Town of Seneca will be closed throughout summer

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

Officials in Ontario County say that Ferguson Rd. Bridge over Flint Creek in the Town of Seneca will be closed beginning June 7th. It’s not slated to re-open until early-October. In a message to residents on Wednesday, officials say that detour routes will be established on County Rd. 20, Vogt Rd., and Seneca Castle Rd. They say message boards will... more

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