Ovid still struggles year after fire
A year after a massive Main Street fire, parts of Ovid still feel empty and unsettled, according to new reporting this week from WSTM and WHAM. The January 2025 blaze destroyed key buildings, displaced up ... more
102-year-old vet from Phelps earns France’s highest honor
A quiet D-Day hero who never fired a shot will soon receive France’s top military medal, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Addison “Cal” Sheckler, 102, will receive the French Legion of Honor on Jan ... more
Tompkins area fire auxiliary marks 78 years
Nearly eight decades of community service took center stage in McLean this month, according to Tompkins Weekly. The McLean Fire Department Auxiliary celebrated its 78th anniversary during a Jan. 11 banquet that also installed new ... more
Watkins Glen honors racing historian at 90
A packed room of family, friends, and racing fans celebrated a 90-year milestone for lifelong Watkins Glen resident James J. Scaptura, according to the Odessa File. The party unfolded Saturday at the International Motor Racing ... more
Auburn schools push steep Y discounts
Auburn students can now get a YMCA membership for a fraction of the usual cost, according to Ed Vivenzio. The Auburn Enlarged City School District is promoting a program that cuts youth memberships by 76.5% ... more
Senator Helming receives PAWS recognition
A surprise presentation at a Finger Lakes school opening-day program turned into a moment of recognition for a longtime advocate for students. State Sen. Pam Helming received the “Paying Attention to the Whole Student” PAWS ... more
Veterans gather for holiday support night
A pizza dinner in Waterloo brought local veterans and their families together for an evening focused on connection and support. Seneca County hosted a holiday gathering through the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program ... more
Retired Schuyler DA earns statewide honor
A lifetime of work in a small, rural prosecutor’s office earned statewide recognition for a longtime Schuyler County leader. Retired Schuyler County District Attorney Joseph G. Fazzary received the 2025 Outstanding Prosecutor award from the ... more
Fire department raffle aims to help Seneca Falls firefighter
A custom leather fire helmet raffle is raising money to support a Seneca Falls firefighter facing serious medical challenges. The Seneca Falls Fire Department announced the fundraiser to help Mike Richards, a longtime member of ... more
Seneca Meadows donates $15K to SF fire department
Reliable fire protection in Seneca Falls just got a boost thanks to a new donation aimed at keeping trucks supplied with water when it matters most. The Seneca Falls Fire Department announced it received a ... more
Keuka College seeks Stork Award nominees
Keuka College is asking the community to help spotlight people who make the Finger Lakes a better place to live. The College’s Community Associates Board has opened nominations for the 2026 Donald and Corinne Stork ... more
Excellus opens health equity awards
Nonprofits across upstate New York can now apply for new funding aimed at closing health gaps in their communities. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield opened applications Wednesday for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards. The program supports ... more
HWS, Geneva honor MLK legacy together
Hobart and William Smith Colleges will join the City of Geneva to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full day of community events on Monday, Jan. 19. In ... more
Yates undersheriff marks 25 years of service
Yates County Undersheriff Brandon Jensen is being recognized for 25 years of service with the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Jensen received his service award during the county’s Employee Recognition Ceremony on Jan. 12, held in ... more
United Way launches local interview series
A new local video series will spotlight nonprofit work across Cayuga County, starting later this month. United Way of Cayuga County announced a partnership with Auburn Regional Media Access to launch Cayuga Connections: Conversations with ... more
Livingston County awards $52K for youth sports
Youth sports programs across Livingston County are getting a financial boost after the county awarded nearly $52,000 to local organizations. The Livingston County Youth Bureau announced it distributed $51,921.40 to 16 youth-focused groups to help ... more
Geneva hospital plans January blood drive
Winter weather and busy schedules often drain blood supplies, and local organizers hope a January drive will help close the gap. Geneva General Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Jan ... more
Tiny home becomes Christmas miracle in Wayne County
A downsizing plan turned into a holiday homecoming when Susan Salvaggio moved into a custom tiny house just in time for Christmas, according to the Times of Wayne County. After years in larger homes and ... more
Auburn Public Theater warns of ticket scams
Fake ticket listings are popping up online for local shows, and they could cost fans real money, according to Auburn Public Theater officials. The theater says third-party sellers and scalpers are advertising tickets for past ... more
