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Seneca Co. Board of Supervisors could see major election year shakeup

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Seneca Co. Board of Supervisors could see major election year shakeup
Nine seats on the Seneca County Board of Supervisors are up for election this year. In theory, it could mean nine new faces — as many vie for two- and four-year terms. The Seats The board, which has four at-large seats — are two-year terms. Covert Supervisor Michael Reynolds, who is up for re-election this year — also carries a... more

South Seneca HS introduces athletic trainers

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South Seneca HS introduces athletic trainers
As athletics at South Seneca High School get back underway, the new assets to the program will be busy becoming a vital part of Falcon life. The high school has contracted with BrownStone Physical Therapy to provide open training hours one day a week as well as an athletic trainer on busy sports days. South Seneca Athletic Director Heather Mott... more

Multiple felony charges for man who violated order of protection, sent threatening voicemails to victim

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Multiple felony charges for man who violated order of protection, sent threatening voicemails to victim
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 26 at 6:29 pm a Montour Falls man was arrested following a domestic incident. The incident allegedly occurred on August 26 at a residence on County Road 139. Deputies say that Kenton Jones-Watkins, 22, of Montour Falls violated an order of protection by sending threatening voice and text messages to a... more

Seneca Chamber, IDA join forces to create ‘strategic plan’ for economic growth

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Seneca Chamber, IDA join forces to create ‘strategic plan’ for economic growth
There is going to be a significant, across the board effort made to empower and develop Seneca County. That was the clear message from three key agencies involved in bolstering economic development. On Monday, the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency and the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce announced the start of a joint strategic planning process to grow the local... more

South Seneca production of The Wiz receives six TANYS Awards

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South Seneca production of The Wiz receives six TANYS Awards
Following a weekend with record setting audiences, the South Seneca Falcon Players received six awards from the Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS) for their production of Charlie Smalls and William Brown’s The Wiz. TANYS’ mission is to foster the contribution of theatre to the lives of the citizens of New York State, promote high standards of theatre practice... more

27 acres of hydrilla found in Cayuga Lake

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27 acres of hydrilla found in Cayuga Lake
Surveys from the Department of Environmental Conservation and Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management reveal 27 acres of Cayuga Lake are infested with an aquatic weed. The surveys, which were completed last fall, state there is a hydrilla infestation in 27 acres of the eastern portion of the lake by Aurora. Before last fall, hydrilla was found only... more

Latest from FLX as water levels continue to rise (full-coverage)

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Latest from FLX as water levels continue to rise (full-coverage)
It’s a bad situation. As a whole, the region is several inches over “normal” rainfall amounts for the last two months. While the Finger Lakes didn’t see the snowmelt that sometimes contributes to springtime flooding — we have seen plenty of spring rains. On Thursday a road washed out in Geneva. Coastal communities along Lake Ontario have been on edge... more

Deal struck between Airbnb and Seneca Co.

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Deal struck between Airbnb and Seneca Co.
An agreement between Seneca County and Airbnb is expected to grow the tax base and allow the Airbnb to contribute “its fair share” of taxes. That’s the word that came down from officials from both organizations on Wednesday, as the deal, which will go into effect on May 1st — becomes reality. Seneca Airbnb hosts cater to a range of... more

Seneca County Arts Council scholarship available for 2017

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Seneca County Arts Council scholarship available for 2017
The Seneca County Arts Council is offering a $500 scholarship to a 2017 high school graduate who plans to attend a college with a major in the arts. Applicants must be a resident of Seneca County. Applicants must be accepted and attending a college, university or post-secondary professional school to study either the visual, performing or written arts. Examples of... more

Complete History of the Seneca Army Depot on Our Finger Lakes History with Walter Gable on FingerLakes1.TV

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Complete History of the Seneca Army Depot on Our Finger Lakes History with Walter Gable on FingerLakes1.TV
The Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, NY played a major role in the United States’ defense plans during the major conflicts of the 20th century as well as the nuclear arms race and Cold War with the Soviet Union. In the premiere episode of Our Finger Lakes History on FingerLakes1.TV, Seneca County Historian Walter Gable takes an in-depth look at... more

Our FL History: The Ku Klux Klan in the Finger Lakes

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Our FL History: The Ku Klux Klan in the Finger Lakes
The history of the Ku Klux Klan presence in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York in the 1920’s as narrated by Walter Gable, Seneca County Historian. more

11 arrested in Seneca County fraud crackdown

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11 arrested in Seneca County fraud crackdown
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

South Seneca Falcon sisters put on a show

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South Seneca Falcon sisters put on a show
One particular comment on a game-report email stuck out to me this week. “It was a Shaulis Sisters Show tonight,” wrote South Seneca girls soccer coach Nicole Hayward. The emoticon next to it was what first drew my attention instead of actually reading the scoring report. I glanced at that next, and it became clear the Shaulis family had a... more

Our Finger Lakes History Podcast: Cobblestone buildings in the Finger Lakes

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Our Finger Lakes History Podcast: Cobblestone buildings in the Finger Lakes
Seneca County Historian Walter Gable discusses the various styles and types of Cobblestone buildings and structures found in the Finger Lakes region on Episode 003 of Our Finger Lakes History on FingerLakes1.TV. Click here for the episode page and complete archives at FingerLakes1.TV. more

Trumansburg man charged with DWI on State Route 96

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Trumansburg man charged with DWI on State Route 96
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on October 9th at 3:15 am deputies arrested Nicholas T. Thurston, 18, of Trumansburg for driving while intoxicated. The arrest stems from an investigation on State Route 96 in the Town of Covert after deputies stopped to check on a vehicle that was pulled over on the side of the road. Following the... more
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