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Three charged after Ovid altercation in presence of child, deputies say
Three people were charged after Seneca County sheriff's deputies said they were involved in a physical altercation in Ovid while a child was present and a knife was drawn. Deputies arrested Corey J. Pond, Alexis ... more
Ovid walk will honor Kristin O’Connell 41 years after murder
A memorial walk will be held Sunday in Ovid to remember Kristin O’Connell, whose 1985 murder remains unsolved 41 years later, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The walk begins at 4 p.m. at the ... more
Three Ovid residents charged after family dispute, deputies say
Three Ovid residents were arrested Thursday night after deputies said they were involved in a physical altercation in front of a child and a knife was drawn. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded ... more
Ovid woman charged after six dogs found dead, seven animals seized
An Ovid woman faces six felony animal cruelty charges after deputies said six dogs were found dead and seven other animals needed immediate veterinary care at a residence. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office arrested Mary ... more
Ovid medical student, Syracuse doctoral student push primary care investment bill
An Ovid native studying medicine and a Syracuse University doctoral student are urging state lawmakers to advance legislation they say would direct more health care spending toward primary care in New York. Lucas Hooker, a ... more
Ovid redevelopment benefit concert set for Aug. 1 in Lodi
The Seneca Summer Music Festival Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert Aug. 1 at Boundary Breaks Vineyard in Lodi to support downtown Ovid redevelopment. The concert begins at 7 in the evening at the ... more
Ovid residents prioritize downtown growth in comprehensive plan
About 50 people attended Ovid’s first public workshop to help shape a comprehensive plan for the village, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Participants identified downtown revitalization, job creation and additional businesses as leading priorities, ... more
North Carolina woman arrested on Seneca County warrant
A North Carolina woman was arrested in Romulus last week on a warrant issued after she failed to appear in Ovid Town Court, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Lesley Howe, 50, ... more
CCE Seneca to host DIY condiment workshop in Ovid
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County will host a DIY Condiment Workshop on July 16 in Ovid. The class will teach residents how to make condiments and pantry staples at home, with registration required and ... more
Family launches fundraiser to support DNA testing in 1985 Kristin O’Connell murder
More than four decades after Kristin O'Connell was killed in Seneca County, her family is turning to the public in hopes that advances in forensic science can finally help solve one of New York's oldest ... more
Free mug-making classes planned at Three Bears in Ovid
A two-part mug-making class in Ovid will give residents a chance to shape and glaze their own ceramic mug during free sessions at the Three Bears complex in August. Friends of the Three Bears will ... more
Ovid man arrested on probation violation warrant
A warrant investigation in the Town of Ovid resulted in the arrest of a local man wanted on a probation violation warrant, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Douglas S. Griffen, 64, of Ovid, ... more
Flag Day rally in Seneca Falls draws protesters despite rain
A rainy afternoon did little to dampen enthusiasm as dozens of residents gathered along Fall Street in Seneca Falls on Sunday for a Flag Day rally that combined celebrations of Pride Month with opposition to ... more
Geneva man charged with DWI after rollover crash in Ovid
A rollover crash in the Town of Ovid left a Geneva man injured and facing a driving while intoxicated charge, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Anthony C. Do, 28, of Geneva, was arrested ... more
Three Bears to host free still-life painting class in Ovid
Local artists and community members will have an opportunity to create their own artwork next month during a free painting class hosted by Friends of the Three Bears in Ovid. The Three Bears Still-Life Painting ... more
Ovid man jailed after domestic incident involving children, deputies say
A domestic dispute in Ovid resulted in multiple charges and a jail stay for a local man after deputies said the incident occurred in front of two young children. Kyle J. Jackson, 36, of Ovid, ... more
Ovid man charged with failing to register address change as sex offender
A 55-year-old Ovid man was jailed after Seneca County investigators alleged he failed to report a change of address as required under New York's sex offender registration laws. Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Thompson said investigators ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 27 scoreboard
Championship matchups continued to take shape Wednesday across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. Penn Yan boys lacrosse powered into the Class D final with a balanced scoring effort, while Geneva held off Wayne behind a four-goal ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 21 scoreboard
Thursday’s sectional slate brought plenty of tense postseason moments across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several local teams surviving and advancing in dramatic fashion. Bloomfield softball edged Byron-Bergen in a back-and-forth battle highlighted by Addison Falsone’s ... more
