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Rollover accident turns fatal after driver suffers medical emergency in Schuyler County

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office provided an update on a fatal one-car crash that happened on State Route 79 in the town of Hector. According to a news release, Jerry Barnard, 64, was westbound on ... 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
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
Months long drug investigation involving state police, Elmira PD, and others results in three arrests after seizure in Schuyler County

State police arrested three Burdett residents following a drug investigation in the town of Hector. According to a news release, the New York State Police Troop E , Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust, U.S. Forest Service add 24 wooded acres to Finger Lakes National Forest

Thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Finger Lakes Land Trust, 24 wooded acres have been added to the Finger Lakes National Forest in the town of Hector, Schuyler County. Surrounded ... more
Hector woman charged with grand larceny after welfare fraud investigation in Schuyler

Deputies report the arrest of a Hector woman following an investigation into public benefits. Megan Meier, 42, is accused of receiving over $1,000 in benefits she was not entitled to receive. As result, Meier was ... more
Odessa man charged after stealing from storage unit

A Odessa man was arrested following a burglary investigation.According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Russell W. Crainey, 36, of Odessa for burglary and petit larceny. Charges allege that Crainey broke ... more
Woman arrested for DWAI drugs in Hector

Police arrested a Newfield woman after a traffic stop on June 4. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Faith A. Bailor, 20, of Newfield for driving while ability impaired by ... more
Valentine’s Day options in the Finger Lakes

Are you and you looking for a Valentine’s Day adventure? Maybe a romantic get-away (or stay-cation) mixed with a touch of nature? Consider these two options! The Inn at Glenora The Inn at Glenora will ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust accepts donation of property in Hector

The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced this week it has accepted the donation of a conservation easement from Rochester resident Jim Minor that will forever conserve 208 acres in the town of Hector, Schuyler County ... more
Two wanted after daytime theft of catalytic converters in Schuyler County

New York State Police are asking for the public's help identifying individuals involved in a series of thefts in Schuyler County. The thefts have taken place during the daytime hours. Specifically, police say that those ... more
Driver charged with aggravated DWI after being airlifted from Hector crash

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office has provided an update on the one-vehicle crash that happened on State Route 414 on May 31. On Tuesday, Patrick Ward, 58, of Hector was ticketed for driving while intoxicated, ... more
6-year-old killed after being struck by car along Rt. 414 in Hector

Investigators with the Schuyler County Sheriff's office say they are investigating a fatal car vs. pedestrian crash that left a 6-year-old dead. On Saturday around 6:05 p.m. deputies responded to the crash, which occurred on ... more
Deputies: Driver airlifted from serious crash on Rt. 414 in Schuyler County

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious one-car crash. It happened on State Rt. 414 in the town of Hector around 5:49 p.m. on Monday. Deputies say the vehicle was traveling South of ... more
Wood stove to blame after home destroyed by fire in Schuyler County

First responders say a home was a total loss in Hector after a fire was reported there during the early-morning hours on Wednesday. The fire reignited shortly after crews left the scene around 6 a.m., ... more
Hector Wine Company celebrates 10 years in the Finger Lakes

On Saturday Hector Wine Company, a popular Finger Lakes winery with deep historic roots, celebrated its tenth anniversary and marked the milestone by releasing two new wines. Hector Wine Company was founded in 2010 by ... more
Deputies: Man sold vehicle that didn’t belong to him at scrap yard in Seneca County

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 63-year-old following an investigation into a scrapped vehicle. Charles McCoy, 63, was charged with falsifying business records and grand larceny after he had Champions Scrap ... more
Two years removed from 9-day boil water emergency, Watkins Glen still hasn’t tackled long-overdue system upgrades

Members of the Phish rock band were just about to begin their on-stage sound checks on Aug. 16, 2018, when state and local officials abruptly pulled the plug on their weekend music festival at the ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust acquires 5.5 acres in Hector

The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced that it acquired a 5.5 wooded acre parcel in the town of Hector on Tuesday. The property includes more than 1,300 feet of shared boundary with the Finger Lakes ... more