Category: Seneca

Deputies: Branchport man charged with aggravated DWI after sick or intoxicated driver complaint in Seneca
Deputies arrested a 41-year-old Branchport man after a roadside investigation in the town of Seneca. Peter Nichiporuk, 41, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, and consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle. The stop occurred on Rt. 14A in the town of ... MORE

What’s next for Ontario County Landfill? Solid waste plan up for debate, as closure looms
What’s next for the Ontario County Landfill? Well, elected leaders are mulling over the future, particularly the days after the 386-acre facility in the town of Seneca is shut down. Ontario County’s plan expires in 2023 and will have to be renewed ... MORE

Deputies: Minor damage to house after fire starts at electric meter in Seneca
Firefighters in Ontario County were called to a home on Little Church Rd. in the town of Seneca for a residential fire. Deputies say Stanley and Seneca Castle fire departments were called to the scene, as well as Stanley-Hall-Gorham Volunteer Ambulance. Firefighters ... MORE

One-car crash in Seneca leads to aggravated DWI charges
Deputies say that on January 26th around 7 p.m. they were called to Old Mill Rd. in the town of Seneca for a one-car property damage crash. A vehicle operated by Richard DeLong, 25, of Stanley was traveling north when he failed ... MORE

ICYMI: Jeff Gallahan, Matt Miller meet in debate on FingerLakes1.com (watch or listen)
On Tuesday FingerLakes1.com hosted a live-streamed debate between two candidates for New York State Assembly District 131. The district, which includes Ontario and Seneca counties has had a single representative for two decades. At the conclusion of 2020, Assemblyman Brian Kolb will ... MORE
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Deputies: One driver ticketed, sent to hospital after two-car crash in Ontario County
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation of a personal injury crash that happened at the intersection of State Route 5 and Yagel Road in the town of Seneca. Deputies say Toni Gergos, 70, of Seneca Castle attempted to pass Randall ... MORE

Fatal crash remains under investigation in Ontario County
A Clifton Springs man was killed in a weekend crash that shut down an intersection in the town of Seneca for upwards of three hours. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office says that the crash happened at the intersection of County Road 4 ... MORE

Officials growing worried about ‘slow increase’ in COVID-19 cases in Ontario County
Officials in Ontario County are concerned with the slow increase in COVID-19 cases over the last several weeks. The County reported 36 active cases, where residents were in isolation, as of Wednesday. There were seven new cases that day. While not as ... MORE

DEBRIEF: Canandaigua Emergency Squad feels pinch of COVID-19 (podcast)
The Canandaigua Emergency Squad is the busiest 911 response center in Ontario County. It’s been that way for more than 80 years. Chief Matt Sproul says his team responds to more than 6,000 calls for service per year. Their coverage area includes ... MORE

Police: Seneca Castle man arrested on several charges after incident at Seneca Falls apartment complex
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 29-year-old Seneca Castle resident following a disorderly conduct complaint. Police say Joseph Pollino, 29, was shouting loudly and kicking a door of a local resident at an apartment complex in Seneca Falls ... MORE

Casella ramps up efforts to suppress foul odors at Ontario County Landfill
Can a mega-dump ever control it’s rotten-egg stench? That remains to be seen, but Casella Waste Systems Inc. finally appears to be responding to a combination of legal actions, public pressure and state enforcement. The company is energetically working to suppress the ... MORE

Deputies: Fast response by local firefighters saved property, livestock in Ontario County
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that first responders were called to 3379 Seneca Castle Road for a skid steer on fire. Upon arrival, deputies observed a newer model skid steer engulfed in flames within feet of a large pole barn. The ... MORE

Ontario County Board of Supervisors implements hiring freeze
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors met Thursday making significant moves amid concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board originally planned to meet at the Finger Lakes Community College, but the meeting was held online via the WebEx conferencing service due to ... MORE

DEC cites Ontario County Landfill for odors again
The landfill in Ontario County has been cited again. The state Department of Environmental Conservation issued the notice of violation April 10, citing excessive hydrogen sulfide emissions at the landfill off Routes 5&20 during the first quarter of this year, according to ... MORE

Barn destroyed by fire in Ontario County
First responders were called to a structure fire near the intersection of County Road 4 and Orleans Road in Seneca Castle on Friday. Officials say a barn on the property was destroyed. High winds made battling the fire difficult, according to those ... MORE

UPDATE: Firefighter suffers minor injuries battling Seneca Castle blaze (video)
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has provided new details on the fire that was reported Sunday afternoon in Seneca Castle. Deputies say that they were called to 2152 County Road 4 for the report of a structure fire. Occupants of the residence ... MORE

Supervisor Lou Guard continues advocacy on environmental, economic issues in Ontario County
Geneva City Supervisor Lou Guard believes Ontario County is 'healthy', but don't take that assessment as complacency. Guard talked about the progress and growth in Ontario, and the opportunities county government still has in front of it. "It's one of the growing ... MORE

Supervisor from Manchester focuses on infrastructure, taxes in campaign
Manchester Town Supervisor Mike Gallahan says running for New York State Assembly in the 131st District first crossed his mind a couple years ago. Then-Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua, was contemplating a gubernatorial run. That was when Gallahan says he was ... MORE
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