Christmas Day at Sampson
Christmas Day at Sampson Veterans Cemetery in Romulus on Sunday. Photo by Bob Hayssen.
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Category: Romulus
Firefighters called back to the scene of Christmas Day fire in Romulus (photos)
Crews were called back to the scene of a Christmas Day fire on West Blaine Road in Romulus. The Ovid Fire Department notes that the house was saved. Several photos from the scene Friday morning were sent by Rachel Burkholder, who regularly contributes to FingerLakes1.com. The images she shared are below: Deputies in Seneca County say on Christmas Day they...
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It’s A Wonderful Run 5K donates $10,000 to Seneca County House of Concern
On Thursday, the It’s A Wonderful Run 5K Committee made their first donation of the season when they presented a check for $10,000 to Olan Mack, the Executive Director of the Seneca County House of Concern. In all, the committee will donate $50,000 to local charities this year. Pictured below are the race director’s children, Caitlyn, William and Chelsea Korzeniewski...
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Mynderse Academy’s Doell, Brown-Trice selected to All-State soccer team
Mynderse Academy junior Hannah Brown-Trice and sophomore Mary Doell were recent selections to the NYS Class B All-State Girls Soccer team. Hannah and Mary were among the 55 girls selected from across the state to receive this recognition. Both girls were selected to receive 5th team honors. Hannah and Mary were also 1st Team All-Finger Lakes League Selections following the...
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Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Happy Adoptions
The end of 2016 means it is the time to celebrate the year’s Happy & Successful Adoptions from the Beverly Animal Shelter. Here is a small sample of the many pets who are celebrating their new furever homes. SARG first featured April 2016 Coming from the Syracuse area, Sarg was taken in for a second chance at life at BAS....
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Lease agreement for former Seneca Army Depot land causes stir among former bidders
While assessors work out a new tax arrangement for the 7,000 acres of the former Seneca Army Depot land’s current $28 million value, a purchase and sale agreement has been signed by the winning bidder, Earl Martin. The property is the home of a rare herd of white, white-tailed deer, and was subject to an extensive bidding process that closed...
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IN FOCUS: Seneca Army Depot deal stirs the pot
The former Seneca Army Depot property will be leased for a year, or two. Late in December, municipalities hold meetings to wrap up the year’s activity, pay bills and take care of any outstanding issues that remain on the table. One practice that should be made regular is taking stock of the year. It should mean looking at everything that...
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W-FL Wednesday: Bloomfield over Naples, Waterloo girls top Avon
Eight Finger Lakes West teams were in action on Wednesday night and in the most anticipated match-up of the evening, host Bloomfield scored a convincing 15-point win over Naples. Also, the HAC Wolves recorded their first victory of the season as they ran away from Honeoye 70-56. Full results for the boys and the girls in action on Wednesday night, upcoming...
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Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Time to find a home
The start of 2017 brings a review of the pets that were received and became residents of the Beverly Animal Shelter during 2016. 427 cats entered the ranks. Most required vaccinations and spay or neutering. In addition, they were tested for diseases and microchipped for adoption. 275 dogs went through the ranks. They too required vaccinations and spay or neutering....
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Seneca IDA gives go ahead for Depot’s Deer Haven Park
The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency gave the green light to begin Phase 1 of the Deer Haven Park project that will ultimately make way for planned development of the 7,000 acres at the Seneca Army Depot. At their regular meeting January 5th, the board agreed to a $50,000 Payment In Lieu of Taxes from Earl Martin, of Deer Haven...
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W-FL Thursday: Golden Eagles stay undefeated in Wayne County, Lyons & ER keep pace
Clyde-Savannah maintained their 1.5 game lead and stayed undefeated in Wayne County league play with a 40 point win at home over Red Creek on Thursday night in Clyde. East Rochester kept pace in second place by knocking off North Rose-Wolcott and Lyons remains 2 games back of C-S after winning at Gananda behind a second straight box-score-stuffing performance by...
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Pair charged with trespass after entering Lodi business illegally
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two residents following an investigation into an incident in Ovid. Deputies say that Christine M. Collins, 46, of Romulus and Steven M. Bennett, 36, of Lodi were charged with one count of third-degree criminal trespass. The pair allegedly entered a locked business in the Town of Ovid after hours and remained...
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Frozen shore at Sampson State Park
Sampson was looking very winter-like on Monday with the hydrant and grass covered in ice after the windy days we had over the weekend. It was a cold, beautiful evening at my favorite park. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.
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Depot bid process, IDA get spotlight at Seneca Co. BOS meeting
It’s hard to identify an issue that has been more polarizing in Seneca County than the handling of the former-Seneca Army Depot property. Those 7,000-acres were put through a bid process, which ended last year with a winner — and initially — a buyer. The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency, who owns the Depot property, which is in Romulus and...
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W-FL Wednesday: Sodus shocks Clyde-Savannah, Whitman takes it to Naples
With most of Tuesday’s scheduled contests rescheduled to Wednesday night, it was a busy night across the Wayne-Finger Lakes leagues for boys and girls. The theme of the night was upsets with Clyde-Savannah dropping a 10 point decision at Sodus, Gananda defeating rival ER, and the HAC girls topping Romulus. Full results for the boys and the girls in action...
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HAYSSEN: Varick Supervisor responds to ‘FACTS’ issued by Seneca Co. IDA
I’d like to comment on an article in the Finger Lakes Times regarding the facts about the Seneca Army Depot sale and bid process. (Monday, January 9th, 2017) Mr. Earl Martin says he needs time to finalize the assessment. I want to reassure the Board of Supervisors and the public that the assessment, or also known as a ‘REVAL’, will...
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Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Old and Young
You’ve heard it before, you can find the oldest and the youngest at the Beverly Animal Shelter. This week we present opposites. Two recent arrivals said to be older dogs, which are full of energy are looking for foster homes. While a shy, young feline is waiting for the gentle human of his dreams. MEGAN A dark gray Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle),...
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W-FL Thursday: Newark hands Mynderse first loss to force tie atop FL East
For the fourth straight season, the Newark Reds defended their home court against the Mynderse Blue Devils with a 50-42 win on Thursday night in a game that was streamed live on FingerLakes1.com. The loss, was Mynderse Academy’s first of the season and creates a tie with the Reds at the top of the Finger Lakes East. Also on Thursday...
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