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CBS features Seneca White Deer on national segment (full segment)

CBS features Seneca White Deer on national segment (full segment)
Earlier this month film makers from CBS were in Seneca County filming a segment, which aired on Sunday. The segment, which was featured during the 10 a.m. hour on CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley – is now available in extended format by clicking here. Dennis Money, President of Seneca White Deer, Inc., called the attention a ‘big deal’ for... more

W-FL TUESDAY: Waterloo takes home 71-64 win from Newark; Marion girls stay undefeated

W-FL TUESDAY: Waterloo takes home 71-64 win from Newark; Lyons
The Waterloo Indians boys basketball team made a big statement in the Finger Lakes East taking home a 71-64 win as Derek Slywka scored 10 of his 20 points in the final period in a raucous gymnasium in Newark. The loss was the Reds first of the season. Full results from all the boys and girls action on Tuesday night... more

CBS to feature ‘Seneca White Deer’ in segment on Dec. 30

CBS to feature ‘Seneca White Deer’ in segment on Dec. 30
On Wednesday filmmakers for a program on CBS visited the former Seneca Army Depot, where Seneca White Deer, Inc. has been working overtime to preserve and grow the white deer population. Dennis Money, president of Seneca White Deer, Inc. said that his organization is overwhelmed with excitement at the prospect of receiving some national attention. “We are delighted for this... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: How do libraries shape communities in rural settings?

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing the role of libraries in rural settings
Tens of thousands visit libraries each year in the Finger Lakes region. Local libraries host community events – both educational and recreational – frequently serving under-served populations. In rural settings these facilities are even more important. Entering the home-stretch of a busy holiday season – we caught up with two individuals tasked with leading the daily operations of two local... more

‘ONE SENECA’: Initiative to drive economic development, tourism looks for revival in 2019

‘ONE SENECA’: Initiative to drive economic development, tourism looks for revival in 2019
On Thursday, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors renewed one of their longest standing debates. It centrally revolved around ‘how’ funding used for the County’s Tourism Promotion Agency should be handed out. Occupancy Tax, or ‘Bed Tax’ as it’s called in other municipalities – takes monies that would otherwise go to the County for general use; and allocates them to... more

W-FL MONDAY: Waterloo wins third straight, Romulus wins by a point & Red Creek beats Clyde

W-FL MONDAY: Waterloo wins third straight, Romulus wins by a point & Red Creek beats Clyde
It was a light slate of games on Monday night in the world of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball with just three games on the schedule for the boys and two on the girls side. The bug news of the night was an impressive win for the Waterloo Indians over World of Inquiry and a league victory for Red Creek... more

Supervisors ponder ‘Water & Sewer Authority’ while looking for consensus in 2019 (video)

Supervisors ponder ‘Water & Sewer Authority’ while looking for consensus in 2019 (video)
It was the last regular session of the calendar year; and it’s been an active one for the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. While the supervisors will have a couple special sessions before the end of the year to take care of some clerical items – the lion share of legislating has concluded. Board Chairman Bob Shipley (R-Waterloo) said it... more

W-FL THURSDAY: Justice Smith lights up ER; Bloomfield, Whitman & Naples notch West wins

W-FL THURSDAY: Justice Smith lights up ER; Bloomfield, Whitman & Naples notch West wins
Lyons senior standout Justice Smith had his way against the East Rochester Bombers, scoring 39 points, as the Lions defending home court in the face-off between two teams that were unbeaten in Wayne County League play. The game was streamed live on FingerLakes1.com. It was a light slate of games with action in the Finger Lakes West, two other games... more

W-FL FRIDAY: Red Creek sophomore joins 1,000 point club; Wayne tops Geneva; Waterloo beats Penn Yan

W-FL FRIDAY: Red Creek sophomore joins 1,000 point club; Wayne tops Geneva; Waterloo beats Penn Yan
Red Creek sophomore Isabella Wilbur scored her 1,000th career point in the Rams loss at Lyons on Friday night. Meanwhile in girls action, Midlakes pulls away from Mynderse late and Red Jacket survives at Marcus Whitman. On the boys side of things it was Wayne defeating Geneva, Newark improving to 5-0, and Waterloo defeating Penn Yan. Full results and more... more

Helming, Palmesano asked to set up south Seneca County sewer meeting

Helming, Palmesano asked to set up south Seneca County sewer meeting
The former administrator of Seneca County’s water and sewer districts is asking two state lawmakers to set up a public meeting in the south end of the county discuss a proposal to centralize the county’s two sewer districts. Mary Anne Kowalski, a Romulus resident, sewer district customer and administrator of the districts in 2014 and 2015, made the appeal to... more

W-FL SATURDAY: Newark tops Victor for tournament crown; Lyons offense ignites in win over Wilson

W-FL SATURDAY: Newark tops Victor for tournament crown; Lyons offense ignites in win over Wilson
Some big time early season match-ups were on the slate Saturday night. Two of the biggest involved a pair of Wayne-Finger Lakes boys teams playing up in classification. Newark defeated Class AA Victor in overtime in the final of the Finger Lakes Tip-Off Tournament in Canandaigua. Lyons used a full court, frenetic pace to put up 86 points on Class... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Mitch Rowe discusses the current, future state of Seneca County (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Mitch Rowe discusses the current, future state of Seneca County (podcast)
There aren’t any hardline philosophies, and there has been a noticeable reduction in contention between the County Manager’s Office, and the Board of Supervisors since Acting County Manager Mitch Rowe took the helm in September. After the unexpected resignation of former County Manager John Sheppard — Rowe was tapped as an interim solution to the board’s short-term problem: Finding someone... more

W-FL MONDAY: Penn Yan improves to 3-0; Geneva girls top East High

W-FL MONDAY: Penn Yan improves to 3-0; Geneva girls top East High
A light slate of games in the Wayne-Finger Lakes boys and girls basketball leagues on Monday night saw the Penn Yan Mustangs improve to 3-0 on the young season with a 1 point victory over the World of Inquiry Griffins. Naples also won their second game in as many contests with a 57-39 win over Hammondsport. Pal-Mac rolled over Williamson... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing how tourism and economic development are linked (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing how tourism and economic development are linked (podcast)
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new community guide aimed at connecting those staying and living in the Finger Lakes — with valuable local services. In this case, the most-recent publication – known as the “Finger Lakes Gateway Connections Community Guide” is aimed at decision makers who might be considering doing business or living in Seneca County.... more

W-FL TUESDAY: Waterloo bounces back; Wayne falls to Leadership, VanAken drops 29 to lift Red Jacket girls

W-FL TUESDAY: Waterloo bounces back; Wayne falls to Leadership, VanAken drops 29 to lift Red Jacket girls
In a clash of Class A2 titans, the two-time defending Sectional champion Wayne Eagles lost to a tough Leadership team at Wayne Central Tuesday night, 83-72. After falling behind 26-9 after the first quarter, Wayne came back to tie the game early in the fourth quarter. They would never take the lead, however, as Leadership pulled away for the 11... more
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