Kidding Around in Yates County (photo)
A group of goats hanging out by Fulkerson Winery. Photo by Robert Kurz.
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Category: Dundee
Glenora to release second wine in ‘SpokesPup’ series to raise funds for local animal charities
On July 26th, Glenora Wine Cellars will release a new wine called, “GG’s Reserve,” which will join “Chase’s Reserve” in their SpokesPup series. GG’s Reserve is a semi-sweet white blend featuring GG, the winery’s second SpokesPup, and a rescue pup from rural Georgia, on the label. A portion of each bottle sold will be donated to local animal charities across...
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Tony Stewart to race in Dundee & Weedsport this weekend
Former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart is coming to the Finger Lakes region this weekend. He will compete at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee on Friday night and then will return to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday for the first time since 2010 to compete with his own Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car Series. ICYMI: .@TonyStewart will join the...
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Spring Beauty at the canal near Glenora Falls in Yates County (photo)
It was foggy and the colorful Spring trees were in full bloom at the canal near Glenora Falls, just North of Watkins Glen on Sunday. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.
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Sheppard makes it two for two at Outlaw to start the season
Outlaw Speedway was able to survive the storm front that moved through the area Friday afternoon and evening, and though the start of racing was signifcantly delayed, the track crew worked hard to get the surface in racing shape and fans were treated to a tacky, fast track on Little League Night. Steve Paine held the lead through restarts and...
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2,400 plus make chilly 77.7 mile relay around Seneca Lake on Sunday
The eighth-annual Seneca7, a 77.7-mile relay race, consisting of 348 seven-member teams running the circumference of Seneca Lake, was held Sunday, April 29. The event began in downtown Geneva, with runners heading south along the west side of Seneca Lake, through Yates County, Schuyler County including Watkins Glen, and Seneca County, before returning to Geneva for a finish line celebration...
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Police: Woman stole thousands from Dundee Central School District
Authorities say a Canandaigua woman has been indicted on felony charges after stealing thousands of dollars from the Dundee Central School District. After a two-year investigation — a grand jury indicted 44-year-old Amy Corron on third-degree grand larceny and first-degree scheme to defraud charges. She is accused of stealing more than $3,000 in student funds between September 2015 and December...
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Outlaw Speedway 3rd Annual Spring Nationals (results)
With sunny skies overhead and over 170 cars in the pit area, spring finally came at Outlaw Speedway as the Nut Up and Out Ball Em 3rd Annual Spring Nationals took place. Jason Barney captured the win in the caution-free Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint feature event. The race took just a little over 9 minutes to complete on a...
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FLX WEEKLY: West side Seneca wine trailin’ & weekend warm-up? (podcast)
Join Sydney Rogers, Jim Sinicropi & Josh Durso for a round-up of your week, and a warmer weekend ahead, here in the Finger Lakes. Check out a photo gallery of a Saturday spend on the wineries along the west side of Seneca Lake, get your weekend forecast, discuss the top local news of the week and enjoy some great local...
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Dundee duo arrested after meth lab discovered on Thursday
Two Yates County residents were arrested after deputies investigated a reported meth lab on Thursday. Shannon Rosemier, 31, of Dundee was arrested on a parole warrant — after being located on Dombrowski Road in Barrington. While deputies were at the home — a suspected meth lab was found, and as result, 30-year-old Spencer Hines, of Dundee was arrested. He was...
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Dundee getting EPA funds for new bus
The Dundee Central School District will be getting a new bus through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding. Nationwide, the EPA is awarding $8.7 million to replace or retrofit 452 older diesel buses. In New York, $460,000 is going to replace or retrofit 23 buses, including one in Dundee. Stephanie Cleveland, Dundee’s transportation director, learned of...
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WEBER THIS WEEK: Jennifer Venuti Harris of Thrive to Survive (podcast)
Meet the Vice-President of Thrive to Survive, Jennifer Venuti Harris on Monday afternoon’s edition of Weber This Week. Thrive to Survive is dedicated to providing support in a variety of ways to adults living in Geneva, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Stanley, Clifton Springs, Phelps, Dundee, Keuka Park, and Penn Yan diagnosed and being treated for cancer. Through this support, Thrive to...
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First round of Sectional basketball underway for boys & girls in Section V (W-FL round-up 2/20)
First round games in the 2018 Section V boys and girls tournaments were contested on Tuesday night across the region with many Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advancing to the quarterfinals, and others seeing their season come to an end. Check out all the results by classification below along with Wednesday night’s schedule. FL1 Sports will bring you live coverage of two...
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Dundee man charged with DWI in Watkins Glen
A 40-year-old Dundee man was arrested over the weekend on DWI charges following a traffic stop in Watkins Glen. Police say Robert L. Getman, of Dundee was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher and unlawful possession of marijuana after the stop. He was issued appearance tickets and will answer the charges in Watkins Glen...
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Mynderse wins at Wayne; Justice Smith of Lyons hits 1,000 point mark (W-FL round-up 2/6)
The Mynderse Blue Devils evened up their season series with the Wayne Eagles on Tuesday night at Wayne High School earning a 51-42 win to take a half-game lead in the Finger Lakes East race with just over a week remaining in the regular season. For Mynderse, Quinten Battle led the way with 20 point including 5 three-pointers. Senior big man...
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Romulus girls stun Bloomfield in 2 OT; Irondequoit pulls away from Wayne in 2nd half (W-FL round-up 2/8)
Despite Bloomfield’s big win over the South Seneca Lady Falcons on Friday night, the Lady Bombers still aren’t able to claim sole possession of the Finger Lakes West title. The Romulus Lady Warriors played spoiler on Saturday afternoon in the Tony Alvaro Gymnasium, overcoming a 34 point, 24 rebound effort from Braelin Scott, to defeat Bloomfield in double-overtime. Meanwhile, South...
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Wayne clinches share of East title; Bloomfield girls win FL West; Midlakes completes perfect regular season (W-FL round-up 2/13)
With just two days remaining in the Section V boys and girls basketball regular season, several Wayne-Finger Lakes wrapped up their schedule on Tuesday night. The Midlakes girls varsity team has been the story of the season, having clinched the Finger Lakes East title over the weekend, completed their regular season with a perfect 20-0 record after defeating Pal-Mac 58-49...
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Marcus Chance has game for the ages as Clyde-Savannah clinches Wayne title (W-FL round-up 2/14)
Clyde-Savannah senior Marcus Chance broke the Clyde-Savannah single game scoring record previously held by Terry Brown with a 55 point outburst in the Golden Eagles season finale at Marion. Chance also dished out 11 assists, recorded 11 steals and buried 8 three-pointers as Clyde-Savannah won the game 101-47 to clinch their second consecutive Wayne County title. Fellow senior and brother...
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