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Chase Elliott wins first career race at Watkins Glen

Chase Elliott wins first career race at Watkins Glen
After eight career runner-up finishes, Chase Elliott is finally a winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. The 22-year-old took home his first checkered flag in his 99th start at Watkins Glen International on Sunday. Elliott and Kyle Busch had the strongest cars on the track, however Busch encountered a fuel issue early in the Final Stage, setting up a one-one-one... more

POLICE BLOTTER: Watkins Glen PD make harassment, DWI arrests

POLICE BLOTTER: Watkins Glen PD make harassment, DWI arrests
The Watkins Glen Police Department reports a series of misdemeanor arrests in the Village. – Marc A. Ciccone, 28, of Watkins Glen was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment on August 2nd. He was issued appearance tickets and will answer the charges at a later date. – Penny L. Luongo, 58, of Watkins Glen was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment on... more

Police: Watkins Glen man arrested after domestic incident

Police: Watkins Glen man arrested after domestic incident
The Watkins Glen Police Department reports the arrest of a 52-year-old Watkins Glen resident following a domestic incident. Investigation resulted int he arrest of Keith J. Peppard, who was arrested and charged on Monday. He was charged with criminal mischief, and arraigned in Watkins Glen Village Court. He will appear in Watkins Glen Village Court at a later date. more

Three arrests made after robbery at Dandy Mini Mart in Hector

Three arrests made after robbery at Dandy Mini Mart in Hector
Deputies say a trio of Schuyler County residents were arrested after an investigation into a robbery that happened on May 28th at the Dandy Mini Mart on State Route 414 in Hector. Thomas A. Aldrich, 28, of Watkins Glen, Samantha M. Rekczis, 28, of Hector, and Allison C. Gallow, 20, of Hector were all arrested after the investigation. Rekczis and... more

Watkins Glen teacher wins $2,500 grant, finishes second on Jeopardy!

Watkins Glen teacher wins ,500 grant, finishes second on Jeopardy!
Rachel Niegelberg, a Watkins Glen Elementary School teacher walked off the set of Jeopardy! with a $2,500 educational grant to help fund some projects in the district she teaches on Tuesday. She finished second on Tuesday’s semi-final round game of the gameshow, which featured educators from around the U.S. The Trumansburg resident was a winner in last week’s quarterfinal game.... more

Crestwood acknowledges possible leaks in Seneca Lake salt mines

Crestwood acknowledges possible leaks in Seneca Lake salt mines
An attempt to store liquefied propane gas in Seneca County salt mines, already stalled in the face of fierce opposition, has encountered further setbacks as the sponsors acknowledged the cavern may have leaks. The admission came in a May 17 letter to Department of Environmental Conservation Basil Seggos from a Syracuse-based lawyer representing Finger Lakes LPG Storage, a unit of... more

Watkins Glen man charged with harassment after investigation

Watkins Glen man charged with harassment after investigation
Members of the Watkins Glen Police Department report the arrest of a 34-year-old village resident after an investigation. Police charged Ryan E. MacFarlane, 34, of Watkins Glen with second-degree aggravated harassment after an undisclosed incident. Police did not detail the incident, but noted the charges in a recent release to media. MacFarlane was released and will appear in Watkins Glen... more

2,400 plus make chilly 77.7 mile relay around Seneca Lake on Sunday

2,400 plus make chilly 77.7 mile relay around Seneca Lake on Sunday
The eighth-annual Seneca7, a 77.7-mile relay race, consisting of 348 seven-member teams running the circumference of Seneca Lake, was held Sunday, April 29. The event began in downtown Geneva, with runners heading south along the west side of Seneca Lake, through Yates County, Schuyler County including Watkins Glen, and Seneca County, before returning to Geneva for a finish line celebration... more

Seneca7 relay around Seneca Lake set for Sunday (media guide)

Seneca7 relay around Seneca Lake set for Sunday (media guide)
On this coming Sunday, April 29th, the Finger Lakes will see 348 teams of seven runners each converge on Geneva, NY for a 77.7-mile relay. The Seneca7, now in its eighth year, will pass through Ontario, Yates, Schuyler, and Seneca Counties before finishing with a celebration on the banks of Seneca Lake on Sunday night. This year’s race filled to... more

SENECA7: 2,400+ athletes set to run around Seneca Lake in a 77.7-mile relay race Sunday

SENECA7: 2,400+ athletes set to run around Seneca Lake in a 77.7-mile relay race Sunday
The eighth-annual Seneca7, a 77.7-mile relay race, consisting of 348 seven-member teams running the circumference of Seneca Lake, will be held this Sunday, April 29. The event begins in downtown Geneva, with runners heading south along the west side of Seneca Lake, through Yates County, Schuyler County including Watkins Glen, and Seneca County, before returning to Geneva for a finish... more

FLX WEEKLY: When will the never-ending winter finally end? (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: When will the never-ending winter finally end? (podcast)
As we move into the second half of April, we’re still waiting for winter to end here in the Finger Lakes. On this week’s edition of FLX Weekly we’ll tell you if the end is in sight, round up the week’s top local stories, check out some of our favorite local photos from the past several days, round-up your sports... more

FLX WEEKLY: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Edition (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Edition (podcast)
More winter weather is delaying the start of spring, which officially begins next week in the Finger Lakes, but spirits should still be high with St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Saturday. Join Sydney Rogers, Jim Sinicropi & Josh Durso to find out some local options for finding Irish cheer, get the details on our coverage of Midlakes girls basketball... more

Milo woman charged with felony DWI, held at Schuyler County Jail

Milo woman charged with felony DWI, held at Schuyler County Jail
Police say a Milo woman was charged with felony driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in Watkins Glen on March 9th. Bonnie L. Doan, 58, of Milo was charged with moving from lane unsafely, unsafely passing, failure to keep right, and felony driving while intoxicated after the traffic stop. She will answer the charges in Watkins Glen Village Court,... more

Ithaca, Elmira duo charged in Watkins Glen larcenies; face felony drug charges

Ithaca, Elmira duo charged in Watkins Glen larcenies; face felony drug charges
An investigation into recent larcenies at the Watkins Glen Walmart has resulted in two arrests and multiple felony charges. Angel M. Pierson, 29, of Elmira and Corey D. Grace, 28, of Ithaca were both charged with third-degree unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, criminal possession of precursor of methamphetamine, fourth-degree grand larceny, two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... more

Walden driver charged with felony DWI after speed stop in Watkins Glen

Walden driver charged with felony DWI after speed stop in Watkins Glen
The Watkins Glen Police Department reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Walden resident following a traffic stop. Ali J. Henderson was arrested on March 3rd following a traffic stop. Henderson was charged with speed in zone, failure to use designated lane, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher and aggravated driving while intoxicated.... more
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