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Sheriff: Romulus man charged after domestic incident, following hospital tip

Sheriff: Romulus man charged after domestic incident, following hospital tip
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of a 28-year-old Romulus man following a domestic incident that occurred on May 27th. Luce says Timothy M. Patchen, 28, of Romulus was arrested on Tuesday, May 29th after a 911 call was made by Geneva General Hospital – who reported that a female arrived in the emergency room early Sunday morning... more

Romulus man accused of choking woman during domestic incident

Romulus man accused of choking woman during domestic incident
Deputies arrested a 39-year-old Romulus man after a domestic incident on Sunday. Christopher A. Naused, 39, of Romulus was charged with criminal obstruction a breathing. The charges is a misdemeanor, according to deputies, who say that he is accused of choking a female during a domestic incident. Due to her breathing being obstructed – he was arraigned on the aforementioned... more

Cuomo joins chorus of opposition to Circular enerG incinerator

Cuomo joins chorus of opposition to Circular enerG incinerator
Governor Andrew Cuomo has joined the list of officials voicing opposition to the incinerator proposed for Romulus. The Governor issued a statement on Tuesday, which was an unexpected measure. The proposed facility, led by a group from Rochester, is going through an Article 10 process, which could circumvent local law and zoning. A potential piece of state legislation would prevent... more

Inmate charged with felony after graffiti incident at Seneca Co. Correctional Facility

Inmate charged with felony after graffiti incident at Seneca Co. Correctional Facility
Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators say a 37-year-old Syracuse man was arrested on felony harassment charges after an incident at the Seneca County Correctional Facility. Albert L. Serhman, Jr., 37, of Syracuse was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated harassment — a felony; and fourth-degree criminal mischief. He is accused of drawing an offensive Nazi emblem and writing racially derogatory language... more

UPDATE: State Rt. 89 re-opened after tractor-trailer overturns in Romulus

UPDATE: State Rt. 89 re-opened after tractor-trailer overturns in Romulus
New York State Department of Transportation officials say State Route 89 between North Cayuga Lake Road and South Cayuga Lake Road was closed on Monday for more than five hours after a tractor-trailer overturned. All lanes were closed, but re-opened around 1:30 p.m. No additional details were available. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. more

Sheriff Luce: Deputy, local resident credited with save drowning victims from Seneca Lake

Sheriff Luce: Deputy, local resident credited with save drowning victims from Seneca Lake
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce is crediting an off-duty deputy and local resident with saving the life of multiple individuals who had fallen into Seneca Lake in the area of 5816 East Lake Road in Romulus. On Saturday, around 10 p.m. multiple agencies were dispatched for the report of multiple females in distress — possibly drowning in Seneca Lake. Upon... more

Deputies: Romulus teen threatened two people, damaged two cars

Deputies: Romulus teen threatened two people, damaged two cars
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. deputies arrested a 16-year-old Romulus resident on multiple charges after making a physical threat. Williek R. Reese, 16, of Romulus was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal mischief – a Class E felony, and two counts of second-degree menacing. Reese is accused of threatening physical harm on... more

Seneca District Attorney Barry Porsch running for County Judge

Seneca District Attorney Barry Porsch running for County Judge
Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch announced that he is seeking election to the office of Seneca County Court Judge in this fall’s election. Last November, Porsch was soundly re-elected to a third term as District Attorney, winning as the candidate of both the Republican and Democratic Parties and making Porsch the only District Attorney in New York State who... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Reporter Peter Mantius gives update on Circular enerG incinerator (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Reporter Peter Mantius gives update on Circular enerG incinerator (podcast)
The proposed incinerator to be built in Romulus, New York if approved has dominated headlines throughout the winter. Peter Mantius, publisher of WaterFront.blog, dedicated to covering environmental issues in the Finger Lakes – was in-studio talking about the story, and how it’s evolved over the months. Now, heading into the Article 10 process – residents have more questions than answers.... more

Romulus ZBA reverses code official, says incinerator not a renewable energy project

Romulus ZBA reverses code official, says incinerator not a renewable energy project
The 2017 ruling by Zoning Officer Adam Schrader that the proposed waste-to-energy incinerator is a source of renewable energy and allowed under town zoning has been reversed. Meeting April 26, the town Zoning Board of Appeals upheld an appeal of Schrader’s decision filed by town resident Alan Kiehle. The board declared letters written by Schrader March 16 and Aug. 28,... more

Buttonwood Grove Winery Named March Business of the Month

Buttonwood Grove Winery Named March Business of the Month
Located along Cayuga Lake in Romulus, Buttonwood Grove Winery was purchased by in 2014 by David and Melissa Pittard. Under their leadership, several enhancements have been made including the expansion of the winery’s production facility, the expansion of their signature summer music series and the addition of hard cider to compliment their award-winning wines. In 2017, Buttonwood Grove Winery won... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Seneca County Judge Dennis Bender on his retirement (podcast)

WEBER THIS WEEK: Seneca County Judge Dennis Bender on his retirement (podcast)
Seneca County Judge Dennis Bender retired on Friday after 25 years on the bench. He steps down as the longest-serving jurist in the county’s 214-year history. On Monday afternoon he is in-studio with Harold Weber to talk about his career, memories, and plans for the future on Weber This Week. . more

Despite local opposition, group plans to move ahead with Romulus incinerator

Despite local opposition, group plans to move ahead with Romulus incinerator
Despite growing — and very vocal — local opposition, Circular EnerG officials say they will forge ahead with their plan to obtain a permit for a waste-to-energy incinerator at the former Seneca Army Depot. “This is a great project for the environment and the economy,” insisted the company’s legal counsel, Alan Knauf of Rochester, in a conversation last week. “It... more

Ontario Supervisors committee to consider comment opposing incinerator

Ontario Supervisors committee to consider comment opposing incinerator
Serious concerns over potential impacts on the Finger Lakes are being cited in proposed comments on Circular EnerG LLC’s proposal to build and operate a $356 million waste-to-energy incinerator in Romulus in neighboring Seneca County. The Ontario County Board of Supervisors Planning and Environmental Quality Committee will consider adopting those comments today at its meeting. FL Times: Read More more

Woman arrested at Five Points after trying to smuggle drugs into facility

Woman arrested at Five Points after trying to smuggle drugs into facility
State Police say a 24-year-old Rochester woman was arrested at Five Points State Correctional Facility in Romulus after attempting to enter with prison contraband. Ceptimber M. Wallace, 24, was charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and possession of synthetic marijauna. Wallace was found to be possessing... more
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