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North Rose woman charged with DWI after crash in Hector
A North Rose woman was charged with driving while intoxicated following a property damage crash in the town of Hector, according to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Karol A. Mumby, 62, was charged with DWI ... more
Schuyler County plans address changes along Hector lake roads for Next Generation 911
Residents living along lake roads in the town of Hector are being asked to attend a public meeting next week as Schuyler County prepares to change some addresses as part of its transition to Next ... more
Horseheads man charged after domestic violence incident in Hector
A Horseheads man was arrested after a reported domestic violence incident in the town of Hector, according to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Michael R. Kelly, 50, was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing or ... more
Hector meeting to detail changes for Next Generation 911
Schuyler County emergency officials will hold a public meeting Aug. 19 to explain address changes planned for lake roads in the Town of Hector as the county moves toward a Next Generation 911 system. The ... more
Hector Family A-Fair returns Saturday
The Hector Family A-Fair returns Saturday in Schuyler County. The annual event will begin with a parade before activities open at the Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Department fairgrounds ... more
Cornell-founded battery company Factorial Energy debuts on Nasdaq
Factorial Energy, a solid-state battery company that grew from Cornell University research and entrepreneurship programs, began trading on the Nasdaq on June 8 after a merger that valued the business at more than $1 billion ... more
Cornell-founded battery company Factorial Energy debuts on Nasdaq
3 billion. The company was founded from Lionano in 2013 by Cornell alumni Siyu Huang and Alex Yu with chemistry professor Hector Abruna, who sought to move battery research from the laboratory into commercial production ... more
Hector pushes local food movement
Fresh produce and local business pride are fueling a new campaign in Schuyler County, according to WENY. Hector Homegrown launched this spring with an interactive map that helps shoppers find local farms, flowers, and animal ... more
Hector recertified, Seneca Falls newly recognized in state climate program during Earth Week
Two Finger Lakes communities are being recognized by New York State for their ongoing and emerging roles in tackling climate challenges at the local level. The towns of Hector and Seneca Falls were among more ... more
Hundreds rally across region for ‘No Kings Day’
More than 120 people gathered Saturday in Ovid for a “No Kings Day” rally organized by Indivisible Seneca. A separate rally in Watkins Glen drew a peak crowd of 412 people the same day. Participants ... more
Library cards could unlock $20K for Hector playground
A playground campaign in Hector just got creative — 31 new library cards could trigger a $20,000 donation, according to WENY. The Hector Playground Project is teaming up with the Elizabeth B. Pert Library, which ... more
Teen passenger dies in Schuyler County crash
A car left the road and slammed into trees in Hector on Monday morning, killing a 17-year-old passenger and sending the driver to the hospital. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 11:46 ... more
Hector Plant Sale returns with flowers, food, and fun
Gardeners across the Southern Tier can stock up on plants and gear during the Hector Plant Sale this Saturday. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hector Fairgrounds. Hosted by ... more
Hector Town Supervisor sentenced for drunk driving
Hector Town Supervisor Justin Boyette has been sentenced to 15 days in jail after being convicted of Driving While Ability Impaired. His conviction follows a February 2024 crash on State Route 414 while driving under ... more
Burdett, Hector explore feasibility of new municipal wastewater system
The Village of Burdett and the Town of Hector are conducting a feasibility study to assess the costs and benefits of replacing private septic systems with a municipal wastewater system, officials announced. The study, which ... more
Public hearings set for wastewater study in Burdett, Hector
Two hearings will be held in February to discuss a wastewater feasibility study for Burdett and Hector in Schuyler County. The study evaluates replacing private septic systems with a municipal wastewater system, factoring in costs, ... more
Audit reveals unauthorized payments and oversight failures in Town of Hector
An audit by the New York State Comptroller’s Office has uncovered significant deficiencies in the Town of Hector's employee compensation practices, including unauthorized salary payments, improper leave accruals, and unapproved separation payouts. The audit, which ... more
Gary Judson, founder of Hector Sustainability Committee, steps down
After nearly five years of spearheading climate resilience and education initiatives, Gary Judson is stepping down as coordinator of the Hector Sustainability Committee. Judson, who founded the committee in collaboration with the Town of Hector, ... more
Defending champions shine again at Hector Harvest 5K
Defending champions once again topped the podium at Sunday's Hector Harvest 5K, held amid the scenic vineyards of Dalrymple Farm. Runners and walkers from across the region gathered to support the Hector Area Lions Club, ... more
