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Cornell boot camp helps veterans prepare for college
A group of active-duty military members, reservists and veterans spent a week at Cornell University in late June through a national program designed to help enlisted service members build confidence for college. Cornell hosted the ... more
FOIL’d emails fuel concern over possible data center interest at former Camp Monterey site
A series of emails obtained by Seneca Lake Guardian through a Freedom of Information Law request is raising new questions about whether a prospective buyer of the former Camp Monterey property in Schuyler County has ... more
Bedroom fire damages Reading home
Flames broke out Tuesday morning in a bedroom at 3272 Reading Road but didn’t spread beyond that room, according to the Watkins Glen Fire Department. The 8:30 a.m. fire left behind smoke, heat, and water ... more
Train hits truck in Schuyler County, road temporarily closed
A train collided with a truck Sunday morning in Reading, blocking Chase Road for hours, according to officials. The crash happened around 10 a.m. on Norfolk Southern tracks near Chase Road. The truck ended up ... more
Passenger airlifted after rollover crash in Schuyler County
A passenger was airlifted with injuries Thursday morning after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Irelandville Road and Cross Road in the Town of Reading, according to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say ... more
Meth lab dismantled, felon arrested in Schuyler County drug raid
A multi-agency operation led by New York State Police uncovered a methamphetamine lab and seized a stockpile of drugs and manufacturing materials in Schuyler County last week, resulting in the arrest of a convicted felon ... more
Montour Falls man arrested on warrant at Yates-Schuyler county line
A Montour Falls man was taken into custody early Friday morning on an outstanding bench warrant, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Seneca Gun Sports in the Town of Reading around ... more
Watkins Glen Man Arrested After Standoff With Deputies at Reading Home
Deputies from the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Watkins Glen man after a tense standoff at his residence on Wednesday. The incident began at around 9:20 a.m. when deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident ... more
Fire breaks out at Schuyler motel: No injuries reported
A fire broke out at the Longhouse Lodge Motel in the Town of Reading on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage to several rooms. Emergency services responded to the scene around 5:45 p.m., following reports of ... more
Overnight Reading traffic stop leads to arrest, troopers say
State police arrested a Watkins Glen man following a traffic stop during the overnight hours on April 22. According to a news release, Walker Richtymer, 22, was arrested for DWI and other traffic infractions. The ... more
Penn Yan man charged with DWI after traffic stop
Deputies arrested a Penn Yan man following a traffic stop in Schuyler County. Mitchell Potts, 23, of Penn Yan was arrested in Reading after a traffic stop where it was determined he was intoxicated. Potts ... more
Canisteo man violated court order by contacting person on social media
Deputies report the arrest of a Canisteo man following an incident in Schuyler County. Charles Dorn, 38, was arrested on February 19th and charged with criminal contempt and harassment. The charges stem from Dorn violating ... more
Sheriff’s office investigating after stolen truck from Seneca County abandoned in Schuyler wildlife area
Forest rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation say they recovered a stolen truck in Schuyler County. On January 6th around 2:20 p.m. while patrolling Connecticut Hill Wildlife area rangers found an abandoned vehicle ... more
Dundee resident faces felony DWI charge after stop in Reading
Deputies say a Dundee resident faces felony charges after a traffic stop on Route 14 in Reading. Chad Pickering, age 47, of Dundee was arrested on November 24th, according to the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office ... more
Unlicensed driver ticketed after property damage crash in Schuyler
Deputies say a 33-year-old Trumansburg resident was arrested after a property damage crash in Schuyler County on November 17th. According to a news release, Destiny Stevenson, age 33, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation after ... more
Troopers: One dead after crash in Schuyler County, investigation continues
State police say they are investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Route 14A last week in the town of Reading. Around 7:16 p.m. on July 9 police were called to a stretch of ... more
Geneva man charged with DWAI drugs
A Geneva resident was arrested following a traffic stop on State Route 14. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alomond A. Whitfield, 21, of Geneva for driving while ability impaired ... more
Schuyler County to distribute COVID home rapid tests on March 2
Schuyler County will distribute COVID home (rapid) tests and N-95 masks at the following location(s) on March 2, 2022: Town of Reading Town Hall, from 10am to Noon ... more
Deputies: One dead following motorcycle accident in Town of Reading
The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office reports a fatal motorcycle accident involving one motorcycle occurred on the southbound lanes of State Route 14 near the Watkins Glen Golf Course in the Town of Reading on Friday, ... more
