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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 ... more
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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Matt Miller talks NYS Assembly campaign in 131st District (podcast)
This week on Episode #212 of the Inside the FLX podcast - Matthew Miller is in-studio. He's talking about his campaign for Assembly District #131 after the announcement that Assemblyman Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) would not ... more
Ontario County continues push to recover $2.4M in funds
On Thursday the Ontario County Board of Supervisors met for its regular monthly meeting. The Board considered and approved a total of 52 resolutions. Board Chairman John Marren (Victor) said that the most important resolution ... more
Residents continue to hear that Ontario County Landfill odors will worsen before they improve
We're hearing again that odors may worsen, before they improve. Ontario County’s Director of Sustainability and Solid Waste Management Carla Jordan tells Finger Lakes News Radio that odors very well could worsen before they improve ... more
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Sheriff Henderson says accidents being reported, visibility becoming an issue
Sheriff Kevin M. Henderson has issued a Travel Advisory, due to increasing snow and hazardous driving conditions. Numerous accidents are being reported and visibility is also a concern. "The travel advisory does NOT restrict travel," ... more
