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Sheriff Luce: Seneca Falls woman accused of trafficking pills, faces two felony counts

Sheriff Luce: Seneca Falls woman accused of trafficking pills, faces two felony counts
On Tuesday at approximately 2:30 p.m. the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit took a 46-year-old Seneca Falls woman into custody on felony charges related to trafficking Vicodin. Sheriff Tim Luce says Amy M. Weeman, 46, of Seneca Falls was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree possession of a controlled substance after selling Hydrocodone on... more

Supervisor Hayssen opposes multi-million dollar overhaul of facilities in Waterloo

Supervisor Hayssen opposes multi-million dollar overhaul of facilities in Waterloo
Purchasing the former BonaDent building — known now as the ‘Health & Senior Services Building’ for $3.2 was controversial. Since then, Seneca County obtained a Facilities Master Plan for Design & Engineering of the County Office Building — located at 1 DiPronio Dr. — and the new ‘Health & Senior Services’ space. The plan was put together by Passero Associates,... more

UPDATE: Walmart re-opened in Waterloo after temporary evacuation

UPDATE: Walmart re-opened in Waterloo after temporary evacuation
While details are still sporadic, the Walmart located on North Road in Seneca Falls was temporarily evacuated on Saturday. A pipe is located on the outside of the building caused the evacuation. A fire alarm went off around 11 a.m. and customers were told by store associates that it ‘was not a false alarm’. They were instructed to leave immediately.... more

Shipley encouraged, skeptical about Medicaid reform

Shipley encouraged, skeptical about Medicaid reform
Seneca County pays more than $111,000 per week for its share of the federal Medicaid program. That equals about 60 percent of the county’s 2018 tax levy, according to Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley. Speaking at the March 13 board meeting, Shipley, R-Waterloo, cited the Assembly Minority Conference March 12 unveiling of a plan to restructure Medicaid with a... more

Waterloo man charged with DWI after property damage accident

Waterloo man charged with DWI after property damage accident
Police say on March 2nd at approximately 2:42 a.m. a 21-year-old Waterloo resident was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a property damage accident. Thomas J. Meeks, 21, of Waterloo was charged with DWI and issued appearance tickets after an investigation into a property damage accident where he is accused of driving off the roadway. Subsequent investigation determined that Meeks... more

Second draft of Waterloo school budget shows 3.9 percent tax levy hike

Second draft of Waterloo school budget shows 3.9 percent tax levy hike
Final state aid revenue could change the numbers dramatically, but the second draft of a 2018-19 school budget shows a 4-percent increase in spending and a 3.9-percent increase in the tax levy. The latest budget figures were presented to the school board Monday by Business Administrator Joanne Slauson. She said the budget is now at $40.2 million, up $1.3 million... more

Sheriff: Romulus man stole vehicle, attempted to have it scrapped

Sheriff: Romulus man stole vehicle, attempted to have it scrapped
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says a 25-year-old Romulus man was taken into custody on charges to the theft of property, which included a vehicle. Dylan C. Slack, 25, of Romulus was charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property and fourth-degree grand larceny after alleging stealing property, which included a vehicle — from a residence in Romulus. Slack then... more

H&M, Michael Kors will open at Waterloo Premium Outlets; Eddie Bauer will relocate

H&M, Michael Kors will open at Waterloo Premium Outlets; Eddie Bauer will relocate
Changes are coming to the Waterloo Premium Outlets. Eddie Bauer is relocating — and along with the closure of other stores in the northwest corner of the shopping center — a new store will open. H&M was announced as that store, which has a slated opening date of August 1st. The H&M store will take over the former Eddie Bauer... more

Waterloo town supervisor pleads guilty to a pair of charges

Waterloo town supervisor pleads guilty to a pair of charges
Waterloo Town Supervisor Don Trout has pleaded guilty to a pair of vehicle and traffic charges in connection with a December incident. Trout, 33, of Route 96, Waterloo, pleaded guilty Wednesday night in town court to leaving the scene of a property damage accident and moving from lane unsafely. Tickets for unreasonable speed and driving across hazard markings were dismissed.... more

Sheriff: Waterloo sex offender failed to update his registry with NYS

Sheriff: Waterloo sex offender failed to update his registry with NYS
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says a 56-year-old Waterloo man was arrested after violating New York State Corrections Law pertaining to sex offenders. Robert J. Law, 56, of Waterloo is a registered Level 3 Sex Offender and is required to update his photograph with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office on an annual basis. Law was due to update his photo... more

Supervisors spar over incinerator, landfill at committee session

Supervisors spar over incinerator, landfill at committee session
Tempers flared during Tuesday’s Agriculture and Environmental Affairs standing committee meeting, which saw board members spar over two of the most-controversial issues in Seneca County. The first involved a resolution, which started out as a proposed local law. While proposed Local Law C of 2018 never made it across the finish line during the session — a resolution opposing the... more

Waterloo man charged with seven felonies after heroin, fentanyl trafficking investigation

Waterloo man charged with seven felonies after heroin, fentanyl trafficking investigation
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says a Waterloo man was taken into custody on Tuesday after an investigation into the trafficking of heroin and fentanyl in the area concluded with a traffic stop. At approximately 2:30 p.m. members of the Narcotics Unit arrested Brian K. McDermott, 34, of Waterloo following an investigation in to the possession and trafficking of Heroin... more

Sheriff Luce: Former Waterloo trio charged after major investigation into string of burglaries

Sheriff Luce: Former Waterloo trio charged after major investigation into string of burglaries
An extensive investigation into burglaries and larcenies in Seneca County has been concluded with the arrest of three former Waterloo residents. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says the the crimes committed in this case encompassed the Towns of Fayette, Junius, Seneca Falls, Tyre, Waterloo, and the Village of Waterloo. However, due to the size, scope and complexity of the crimes... more

FLX WEEKLY: March coming in like a lion or lamb & CVDesigns expands in Seneca Falls (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: March coming in like a lion or lamb & CVDesigns expands in Seneca Falls (podcast)
On FLX Weekly Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi, Josh Durso, and Sydney Rogers look ahead to an exciting first weekend of March, some changes taking shape on the show, and the changes at CVDesigns Boutique in Downtown Seneca Falls as they celebrate a launch and re-locate. . more

POSTPONED: March 2nd performance rescheduled at del Lago due to illness

POSTPONED: March 2nd performance rescheduled at del Lago due to illness
del Lago Resort & Casino announced on Wednesday that Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot have postponed their March 2nd performance at The Vine due to illness. The show has been rescheduled for Oct. 5th, 2018. Refunds will be honored at the point of purchase, while those wishing to attend the Oct. 5th show may hold onto their tickets for the... more

Waterloo man, Phelps woman sent to area hospitals after Ontario County crash

Waterloo man, Phelps woman sent to area hospitals after Ontario County crash
Deputies say they were called to the scene of a two-car crash in Phelps on Wednesday around 3:06 p.m. The accident took place at the intersection of County Road 23 and Forthill Road when a vehicle being operated by Linda Aman, 66, of Phelps was traveling north on Forthill and stopped at the ‘stop sign’ at the intersection. She then... more

Waterloo school board to hear firm’s proposal to buy Main Street building

Waterloo school board to hear firm’s proposal to buy Main Street building
A Syracuse firm with a background in housing development could soon be the new owner of the historic Main Street School. At Monday’s school board meeting, Sue Kimmel of Lakewood Development and Two Plus Four Construction will outline Lakewood’s proposal to acquire the vacant school, built in 1928, and convert it to housing units. Later, the board will consider accepting... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Meet the owners at Connie’s Diner in Waterloo (podcast)

WEBER THIS WEEK: Meet the owners at Connie’s Diner in Waterloo (podcast)
Carmen Caratozzolo is in-studio on Monday afternoon as a guest on Weber This Week with Harold “Web Dog” Weber to talk about their long-time, very successful family business. Connie’s Diner has been a staple in downtown Waterloo for almost thirty years. Hear the story of Carmen’s mother Connie who purchased the former Chick’s Diner from former owner Sharon Podgorny in... more
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