Seeking cover in Varick (photo)
This fawn was taking cover underneath a wheelbarrow. Photo by Bob Hayssen.
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Category: Varick
Rochester-area woman gave fake name, birth date to deputies in Varick
An Irondequoit woman was arrested after providing a fake name and date of birth after a traffic stop on State Route 96 in Varick. Deputies say Larrussa C. Davis, 24, was charged with false personation after giving fake information during a routine traffic stop. Davis was released on appearance tickets and will answer the charges at a later date in...
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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...
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THE LOVING CUP: Rhonda Jasper & Rose Giovannini of Seneca County United Way (podcast)
Rhonda Jasper & Rose Giovannini of Seneca County United Way talk about the upcoming Taste of Spring event at del Lago and gratitude on this week’s episode of The Loving Cup Podcast. .
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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. .
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Moon setting over Sheldrake Point on Cayuga Lake in Seneca County (photo)
Moon setting at 5:30am, Saturday, April 28th, over Sheldrake Point on Cayuga Lake as seen from Elmwood Point. Photo by Tim Fessenden.
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Minor charged with felony criminal mischief in Varick
On April 26th at about 4:45 p.m. investigators arrested a 16-year-old male on a charge of Criminal Michief in the Third Degree, a Class E Felony. It is alleged that the male intentionally damaged numerous windows, causing damage in excess of $250. The identity of the male has been withheld due to his age. He is to appear in the...
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Waterloo man charged with DWI, AUO after accident in Varick
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Thursday around 12:30 a.m. deputies arrested a 24-year-old Waterloo man — charging him with driving while intoxicated. Deputies say Alejandro S. Aguilera, 24, of Waterloo was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 percent, and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. The arrest stems from an investigation into a one-car property damage...
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TOURING DEER HAVEN: Looking behind the fences at the former Seneca Army Depot (video)
If you asked Dennis Money what the herd of white-tailed deer would look like now at the former Seneca Army Depot a few years ago – he might have been uncertain about an answer. That uncertainty is gone now. Money, who is the president of Seneca White Deer, Inc., an organization dedicated to preserving and showcasing the world’s largest herd...
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WEBER THIS WEEK: Fayette Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti in-studio (podcast)
Fayette Town Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti is in her third term on the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, one of only two democrats on the board. On Monday afternoon she was in-studio as a guest on Weber This Week… .
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Route 96 crash leads to DWI charge for Varick driver
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports that on Saturday at 3 a.m. deputies arrested a Varick resident following an investigation into a proeprty damage accident on State Route 96. Jamie M Eldredge, 24, of Varick was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with .08 percent BAC or more and having an Expired Registration. Eldredge was traveling southbound on State Route...
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Ex-Varick court clerk gets jail after stealing $166K
A former clerk with the Town of Varick is now at the Seneca County Correctional Facility for embezzling thousands of dollars after sentencing on Monday. Julie Dougherty, who was accused of stealing $166,999 over the course of eight years — was ordered to pay full-restitution; and will also serve six months in jail. She will also serve five years’ probation,...
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Attorney denies plea coercion in Wilson case
Two of the claims made by a Romulus man accused of killing two people in a 2015 accident were debunked Tuesday in Seneca County Court. Assistant Public Defender John Nabinger, Earl Wilson’s former attorney, emphatically denied pressuring Wilson to plead guilty to killing Steve Lester of Manchester and Patty Perryman of Canandaigua in the Sept. 16 crash on Route 96A...
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Joe Siccardi, former Reveille publisher, launches first book, “Heaven Shining Through”
Joe Siccardi, a recent mid-Maine transplant from Seneca Falls, has announced the public book launch of his first book, Heaven Shining Through. It will be held April 29, noon-2 p.m. at The Mill Inn & Café, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. In addition, Siccardi will be presenting a copy of the book to the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft on May 2 at...
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DEBRIEF: Breaking down del Lago, incinerator legislation & Geneva’s search (podcast)
On Episode #21 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate the future of a piece of state legislation, del Lago Resort & Casino, as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group. Watch or listen below: . *** STORIES DISCUSSED ON LATEST DEBRIEF *** Lifton, O’Mara Incinerator Legislation Debate Around del Lago Resort & Casino’s ‘Bailout’ Sinclair Broadcast Group Controversy...
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Beautiful despite the cold (photo)
A simple shot of a magnificent morning, cold but beautiful. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.
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Sheriff: Auburn man had sexual contact with teen at Varick treatment facility
Investigators with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old Auburn man after alleged sexual abuse. According to the Sheriff’s Office Corey A. Jones, 28, was charged with two counts of forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from an alleged relationship and sexual contact that Jones had with a 16-year-old female while he was...
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Waterloo man convicted after theft of lawn equipment, building materials on Rt. 89
After a three-day jury trial in Seneca County Court, David Brownell, 54, of Waterloo was found guilty of third-degree criminal mischief, a class E felony, and two counts of petit larceny, class A misdemeanors. Brownell was charged on December 7th, 2016 by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into the theft of lawn equipment and building materials from...
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