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Seneca Falls man charged with impaired driving after passing police vehicle
A Seneca Falls man was arrested Monday after allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana and failing to properly yield to a police vehicle with emergency lights activated. Pravo Atherly, 46, was taken into custody ... more
Northeast College launches physician assistant program for 2026
Northeast College of Health Sciences has announced a new graduate program aimed at preparing students for one of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare. The college is now accepting applications for its Master of Science in ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 20 scoreboard
The regular season concluded on Tuesday for Wayne-Finger Lakes high school baseball and softball. In baseball, Cullen Herron’s one-hit gem powered Mynderse past Lyons, while Palmyra-Macedon picked up its 14th win of the season. On ... more
One airlifted from serious Seneca County crash
A serious crash in Seneca County triggered a full emergency response Tuesday, with fire crews, multiple ambulances, and a medical helicopter rushing to the scene on County Route 129 near Vineyard Road. According to Cayuga/Seneca ... more
Three Seneca County officers complete corrections academy
Three new correction officers from the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office graduated this week from an intensive training program hosted by the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy. Correction Officers Tyrell Bluto, Richard Chilson, and Noah Rhinehart ... more
Seneca Chamber to host legislative luncheon at del Lago
Local residents and business leaders will have a chance to engage directly with statewide policy topics during the Seneca County Chamber’s 2025 Legislative Luncheon. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., the ... more
Waterloo mayor predicts major year of progress
Waterloo’s mayor says 2025-26 will be a transformative year for the village, driven by an influx of public funding and infrastructure work, according to Finger Lakes Times. Mayor Walt Bennett told the Village Board that ... more
Hawker talks SF Town Board campaign, top issues ahead of primary
Mason Hawker, a lifelong Seneca Falls resident and public safety advocate, is sharing more about his campaign for Seneca Falls Town Board ahead of next month's primary. In an announcement on May 19, Hawker vowed ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 19 scoreboard
A full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports action brought standout performances across baseball, softball, lacrosse, and flag football on Monday. Alan Plummer fanned 16 batters to lead Mynderse baseball past Waterloo in a classic ... more
Ovid man charged with reckless endangerment in Romulus
An Ovid man was arrested Thursday morning for allegedly endangering another person in the Town of Romulus earlier this week. Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ricky N. Griswold, 42, around 8:35 a.m. on May 15 ... more
Frost advisory issued in Finger Lakes as temperatures drop
Residents in the Finger Lakes region should prepare for potentially damaging frost as temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory covering ... more
Crash briefly shuts down Route 5 in Seneca Falls
A two-vehicle crash on Sunday morning disrupted traffic along State Route 5 in Seneca Falls and left three people with minor injuries. The accident occurred around 11:38 a.m. on May 18, just east of the ... more
Seneca Falls man threw rocks at vehicle during dispute, police say
A domestic dispute turned destructive Saturday afternoon when a man threw rocks at a woman's car as she drove away, according to Seneca Falls police. The suspect, Tyler J. Dyson, 30, of Seneca Falls, was ... more
Man flees after theft at Seneca Falls Walmart
A man is facing multiple larceny charges after fleeing from a Seneca Falls Walmart without paying for merchandise, police said. The Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Sedell Hall Jr. on May 14 following ... more
Watercolor class explores ‘colors of kindness’ June 6
A local artist will lead a hands-on watercolor class next month that blends creativity with emotional expression. On June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m., artist Andi Pisacano will host “Colors of Kindness,” a community ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 17 scoreboard
The final full week of the high school spring sports regular season wrapped up Saturday. In boys lacrosse, Midlakes/Red Jacket’s Walker Landschoot racked up eight points in a win over Gananda, while Canandaigua fell in ... more
Waterloo prepares for Memorial Day tribute
Waterloo, officially recognized as the “Birthplace of Memorial Day,” is set to host its annual Celebrate Commemorate events starting May 23. The festivities will span four days, leading up to the traditional May 30 observance ... more
Tiffany Rotz announces run for Seneca Falls Town Board
Tiffany Rotz has entered the race for a seat on the Seneca Falls Town Board, citing frustration with current leadership and a desire to protect her community’s future. “I am disheartened by the current state ... more
NYSEG scam reported in Seneca County
Authorities in Seneca County are alerting residents to a scam involving individuals posing as NYSEG employees in an attempt to enter homes under false pretenses. Recent reports indicate that people claiming to work for the ... more
