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Weedsport school district holds open house for new fitness center

Trish Frost didn't wait long after entering the Weedsport school district's new fitness center to try the equipment. After testing out the shoulder press and chest press machines, among others, Frost said she was impressed ... more
Academic awards handed out at NR-W

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District recently recognized the academic achievements of high school students at an academic awards night. “We are so proud of these students for showing grit and determination both in and out ... more
Labatt to feature Seneca Lake, other New York waterways in limited edition cans
Labatt USA will partner with Riverkeeper to further its efforts to sustain the Hudson River and its tributaries, and safeguard the drinking water for nine million New Yorkers. Labatt USA will make a $10,000 investment ... more
Flag Day record set at Waterloo High School

A new record has been set in Waterloo. Flag Day was one to remember in the Town of Waterloo where hundreds turned out to Waterloo High School for the attempt at a world record. More ... more
del Lago Resort & Casino hosts 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit

del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce it will host the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit June 20th-26th. This is the first time the traveling exhibit has been to the region as it ... more
South Seneca seniors graduating with honors

This year, 17 South Seneca seniors have been awarded the distinction of honor graduate by earning a grade point average of 88 or higher. Honor graduates will wear a colored stole around their neck during ... more
Weedsport High School to hold vigil for recent graduate killed in crash

Earlier this week, a car crash claimed the life of a 19-year-old Cayuga County resident, and now her alma mater will host a candlelight vigil in her memory. Late Monday afternoon, Cayuga County sheriff's deputies ... more
Waterloo High students win STEM award for landfill research

Seneca Meadows Landfill looms large over the Waterloo school district campus, clearly visible from north-facing windows of the high and middle schools. In addition to being seen, the landfill often can be smelled. A group ... more
Lyons plans big party for historic designation
The town is celebrating the placement of its downtown on the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. But the community is doing more than celebrating, said Joan Delaro, it’s looking to see how it can ... more
Burger Theory: New restaurant among Auburn Holiday Inn’s $3.6 million in renovations

The name of the Holiday Inn's new restaurant, Burger Theory, isn't just a name. It's a hint at how you can experiment there. The restaurant, which opens Friday, features a build-a-burger menu option with enough ... more
Moravia students pitch product ideas in scholastic business competition

Instead of students counting down the seconds until the last day of school, Moravia Middle School principal Bruce MacBain wanted to keep students' minds focused. So seventh-grade students spent Tuesday presenting product ideas to businesspeople ... more
AROUND THE LAKES: Exploring the Keuka Outlet Trail with Friends of the Trail, Inc.

Getting engaged in the Finger Lakes has never been easier. The Keuka Outlet Trail is one of the region's most-celebrated historical attractions, and the organization behind it is asking that the public continue getting involved ... more
Seneca Sailing Academy awarded grant for 2018 Sailing Camp Scholarships

Seneca Sailing Academy in Geneva Wins Grant Award from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports at Rochester Area Community Foundation Who: The Seneca Sailing Academy, hosted by the Seneca Yacht Club, on ... more
Instant Admission Days a great time to enroll at Cayuga Community College

There is no better time for students to enroll in Cayuga Community College than the College’s upcoming summer Instant Admission Days that offer students one-stop shopping and answers all their enrollment questions. Cayuga’s Instant Admission ... more
New Audubon Educator at Seneca Meadows Education Center

Seneca Meadows, Inc. today announced that Mary Jo Doyle has accepted the position of Audubon Environmental Educator for the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve & Education Center. Mary Jo is a native of Syracuse, but is ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Father’s Day Weekend & U-pick strawberries in the Finger Lakes (podcast)

Round-up your mid-June week in the Finger Lakes and look ahead to Father's Day Weekend with Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso and Jim Sinicropi. We'll share some great local events on-tap this weekend and some awesome ... more
Aurora native launches Cayuga Lake boat tour business

Whether you call him an entrepreneur, a trustee, a minister or a captain, you'd be right. Matt Bianconi, an Aurora native, was born and raised on Cayuga Lake. In the summers, his day would start ... more
Wayne Co. to host showing of documentary ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’

This week the Wayne County Department of Mental Health and the Wayne County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a showing of the documentary “Suicide: The Ripple Effect”, a feature length documentary film and MOVEMENT, focusing ... more
‘This truck brought to you by…’

Race-car drivers and golfers are walking advertisements for an array of products. Without those sponsorships, it would be difficult to survive. FL Times: Read More ... more
Yates board honors ‘super senior’

If you live in Yates County, chances are you know Eleanor Parker. Following a long career as an area nurse and teacher, Parker now volunteers for numerous organizations including the county Office for the Aging ... more
Enfield food pantry closes temporarily; needs to raise $17K to reopen
The Enfield Food Pantry has temporarily closed after not passing a recent inspection by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. Enfield's food pantry has been continuously operating for nearly 40 years and is a ... more
