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Victim of Schuyler fire identified: Cause of blaze released

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of a January 15th fire in the town of Orange. Andy Mattison, 46, is said to have died inside the structure fire that happened on Hornby ... more
Sheriff’s office investigating after fatal fire in Schuyler County

In the early morning hours of January 15th a fatal structure fire occurred at 1811 Hornby Road in the Town of Orange. The Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and discovered a ... more
Reward offered in unsolved murder of Schuyler County man

Family members of the late Richard Seeley are offering a $2,500 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of a person involved in his murder. The 43-year-old was murdered in early August 2020 ... more
Man arrested in Schuyler County after damaging property

A Painted Post man was arrested for damaging property on July 27. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joshua Stein, 25, of Painted Post for criminal mischief. Stein was charged ... more
Corning woman found with drug paraphernalia during traffic stop

A Corning woman was arrested after a traffic stop. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brooklyn L. Kapral, 22, of Corning for aggravated unlicensed operation. During the stop, Kapral was ... more
Reward being considered amid Schuyler County homicide investigation

The Schuyler County District Attorney's Office and Schuyler County Sheriff's Office are working with local leaders to establish a reward for information on the death of Richard Seeley. The 43-year-old Orange resident was found dead ... more
Suspicious death in Schuyler County remains under investigation

The Schuyler County District Attorney's Office is asking for the public's help as they continue an investigation that has spanned a year. Last year Richard Seeley was found deceased in his home in the town ... more
Motorcyclist killed in Schuyler County crash

Deputies in Schuyler County say they're investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle. It happened Sunday around 4 p.m. on County Road 16 near Westerfield Road in the town of Orange. Michael Thomas, of Beaver ... more
One arrested after explosion in Schuyler County

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office says a Bradford man was taken into custody after a loud explosion was investigated on Thursday. Matthew Alexandrovich, 29, was charged with disorderly conduct after 911 received several reports and ... more
Sheriff: Schuyler man found dead, investigation into circumstances now underway

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office says it's investigation a suspicious death that occurred on Templar Road in the town of Orange. It happened on August 7th when deputies received a call reporting the death of ... 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
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: The Pre-Emption Line (podcast)

Most Finger Lakes residents have heard of the Pre-Emption Line but very few know the fascinating history of why is exists. Seneca County Historian Walter Gable explains in this episode of Our Finger Lakes History ... more
Deputies: Hammondsport man hits deputy’s cruiser head-on while fleeing in Schuyler County

It's been a tough week for patrol cars operated by the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office. They reported another incident, marking the fourth time that one of their patrol vehicles were hit by a suspect in ... more
Child hospitalized after DWI crash in Schuyler County; Penn Yan man held on no bail

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office says a Penn Yan driver is facing a felony charge after a DWI crash where a child was passenger in the vehicle. Brian Lurcock, 48, of Penn Yan was charged ... more
Seneca Lake-area water systems promise new data on PFAS, while state keeps tight lid on information

Blindsided a month ago by intense public alarm over reports that their public drinking water showed traces of PFAS-class chemicals, officials in Watkins Glen and Montour Falls and Waterloo confirmed last week that they are ... more
Decade old questions loom as Schuyler County Judge race moves forward

Schuyler County Attorney Steven Getman, who is running in November for Schuyler County Judge, declined last week to answer questions or provide requested documents about his role in a Seneca County scandal more than a ... more
Officials claim fears of water contamination likely overblown in Schuyler County

Pressed to respond to public alarm over a report that traces of the toxic PFAS class of chemicals had turned up in samples of local tap water, Schuyler County officials said this week they would ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Schuyler Hospital breaks ground on massive, two-part development project

Tuesday marked the groundbreaking ceremony for Schuyler Hospital, a member of Cayuga Health System, which kicked off the construction of a new 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art Medical Surgical inpatient unit. Phase one of the two-part ... more