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High winds, thunderstorms and power outage across Finger Lakes and Central New York today
An unusually powerful storm system is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy downpours and scattered thunderstorms across the Finger Lakes and Central New York today, creating hazardous travel conditions and increasing the risk of power ... more
Burdett man sentenced after child was present during property damage incident
A Schuyler County man has been sentenced to jail and probation after being convicted of criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with a property damage incident at a residence in ... more
Odessa-Montour voters approve revised school budget after initial rejection
Odessa-Montour Central School District voters approved a revised 2026-27 budget Tuesday, nearly a month after rejecting an earlier spending plan that carried a larger tax increase. The revised budget passed by a 279-91 margin, with ... more
Man sentenced to prison for repeated threats, violation of Schuyler court order
A Painted Post man has been sentenced to state prison after admitting he repeatedly threatened a protected individual in violation of a court-issued order of protection. Trevor J. Dobson, 43, pleaded guilty in Schuyler County ... more
Watkins Glen farmers market to launch alongside summer concert series
A new weekly farmers market is coming to downtown Watkins Glen this summer, bringing local vendors, food trucks and community organizations together in Lafayette Park. The Finger Lakes Gateway Community Development Corporation announced the Watkins ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Heat, storms and a weekend cooldown
Summer is making itself felt across the Finger Lakes and Central New York this week, with forecasters warning of dangerous heat, rounds of thunderstorms and the potential for severe weather before a cooler air mass ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Heat builds before storms return later this week
A stretch of warm, pleasant weather will give way to summer heat and increasing humidity across the Finger Lakes this week, with temperatures potentially climbing into the 90s before rounds of showers and thunderstorms arrive ... more
Ithaca man pleads guilty in Schuyler County fatal crash
An 18-year-old Ithaca man has admitted responsibility in a Schuyler County crash that killed his passenger, according to the Schuyler County District Attorney's Office. Michael A. Blake Jr. pleaded guilty in Schuyler County Court to ... more
Watkins Glen waterfront festival returns June 20 with cardboard boat regatta
Summer will officially kick off along Seneca Lake later this month as the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival returns for its 33rd year at Seneca Harbor Park. The annual event, organized by Watkins Glen Promotions, will ... more
Nine Watkins Glen seniors sign to continue athletic careers in college
Nine Watkins Glen High School seniors took a major step toward their futures Wednesday, signing letters of intent to continue competing in college athletics while pursuing degrees in fields ranging from nursing and biology to ... more
Farm Sanctuary plans July 4 Pignic in Watkins Glen
Farm Sanctuary will celebrate Independence Day and its 40th anniversary with the return of its annual Pignic event in Watkins Glen. The family-friendly gathering is scheduled for July 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at ... more
Maguire closing Watkins Glen dealership
A long-running auto dealership in Watkins Glen will close next week as Maguire Automotive Group shifts operations to Ithaca, according to the Elmira Star-Gazette. The company plans to merge its Watkins Glen Chrysler Dodge Jeep ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Dry stretch gives way to summer-like temps by week’s end
After a cool and comfortable start to June, residents across the Finger Lakes and Central New York can expect a gradual warming trend this week, with temperatures climbing from the 60s and 70s into the ... more
Planned electrical upgrade may cause brief outages in Watkins Glen area
Some Schuyler County residents could experience brief power interruptions this week as crews complete a planned electrical service upgrade, according to county emergency management officials. The Schuyler County Emergency Management Office said the project is ... more
Pickup truck destroyed by fire outside Odessa-Montour school
A pickup truck was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon near the Odessa-Montour school campus, but all four people inside escaped without injury. The vehicle had just pulled out of the Odessa-Montour school parking lot when ... more
Tops launches youth soccer sweepstakes with $15,000 in grants available
Tops Friendly Markets is tying into the growing excitement around international soccer by launching a sweepstakes that will award grant funding to local youth soccer organizations across New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. The grocery chain ... more
False bomb threat investigation prompts evacuations in Schuyler County
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a reported bomb threat and hostage situation Sunday evening in Schuyler County before investigators determined the incident was unfounded. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received a call ... more
Montour Falls man charged after two overnight burglaries
New York State Police arrested a Montour Falls man Tuesday following an investigation into two burglaries reported in the village during the early morning hours. State police said 27-year-old Bradly Smith was identified as 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
