Home »
Seneca County
Schumer seeks nearly $5 million for Seneca County veterans cemetery
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is seeking nearly $5 million in federal funding to expand burial capacity and improve safety, accessibility and infrastructure at the New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in Romulus. The ... more
Waterloo man arrested on bench warrant after missed court appearance
Seneca Falls police arrested a Waterloo man Aug. 13 on a bench warrant issued after he allegedly failed to appear in court. Damon N. Monroe was taken into custody at 6:45 p.m., processed at the ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Quiet Tuesday gives way to Wednesday showers before a drier late week
High pressure is bringing a calmer stretch back across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Tuesday, but the break is expected to be brief before another front brings scattered showers and a few ... more
Horseheads man charged with grand larceny after $15,000 construction dispute
A Horseheads man was arrested in Waterloo last week after state police said he took a $15,000 cash payment for a construction project in Big Flats but completed only limited work and failed to return ... more
Seneca River boat launch to close Sept. 2-5 for tree removal
The Seneca River boat launch in the town of Tyre will close from Sept. 2-5 while crews remove trees near the launch, docks and parking area, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said. The launch ... more
Seneca Falls man faces DWI, weapon charges after traffic stop
A Seneca Falls man faces felony DWI, weapons and license-related charges following a traffic stop on State Route 5, according to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. Police said officers arrested James N. Thompson, ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with DWI after Geneva crash
A Seneca Falls man was charged with DWI following a crash in Geneva on Friday, with police saying he also interfered with their investigation and refused a breath test. Michael S. O’Malley, 32, was arrested ... more
Woman charged with DWI after vehicle found in Varick ditch
Seneca County sheriff's deputies charged a Romulus woman with driving while intoxicated after responding to a vehicle in a ditch in the town of Varick late Saturday. Deputies said Patricia A. Langley, 71, was uninjured ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Spotty showers fade tonight before a drier Tuesday and midweek storms
Scattered showers, a few thunderstorms and areas of low cloud will keep the Finger Lakes and Central New York unsettled through Monday before a drier, calmer stretch settles in for Tuesday. Forecast discussions issued early ... more
Fayette appoints Isaiah Winter after board resignation
Keith Tidball has resigned from the Fayette Town Board, and Isaiah Winter has been appointed to fill the vacancy, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Town Supervisor Jeff Trout said Tidball stepped down after retiring ... more
Three charged after Ovid altercation in presence of child, deputies say
Three people were charged after Seneca County sheriff's deputies said they were involved in a physical altercation in Ovid while a child was present and a knife was drawn. Deputies arrested Corey J. Pond, Alexis ... more
Ovid walk will honor Kristin O’Connell 41 years after murder
A memorial walk will be held Sunday in Ovid to remember Kristin O’Connell, whose 1985 murder remains unsolved 41 years later, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The walk begins at 4 p.m. at the ... more
Quiet Saturday gives way to Sunday showers and storms across the Finger Lakes and Central New York
A calmer stretch of August weather is settling over the Finger Lakes and Central New York today, with high pressure bringing a dry Saturday before a more unsettled pattern returns late tonight and expands on ... more
Measles case confirmed in Seneca County resident
An unvaccinated Seneca County resident with recent travel to Pennsylvania has tested positive for measles, county health officials said Friday. The resident was taken to Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, where samples were collected and ... more
Seneca County rejects $125K airport manager range, freezes supervisor pay as budget pressures loom
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors spent much of its August meeting wrestling with money — from how much it may take to recruit a manager for the Finger Lakes Regional Airport to whether elected ... more
Three Ovid residents charged after family dispute, deputies say
Three Ovid residents were arrested Thursday night after deputies said they were involved in a physical altercation in front of a child and a knife was drawn. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded ... more
WEEKEND FORECAST: Quiet Friday and Saturday, then widespread rain chances increase Sunday
A quieter stretch is settling over the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Friday, giving the region a break from the more active pattern earlier in the week before the next meaningful round of ... more
Seneca Falls man charged after damaging items during domestic incident
A Seneca Falls man was arrested after police said he damaged items inside a home during a domestic incident. Wayne Purnell Jr., 29, was charged Aug. 2 with third-degree criminal mischief and aggravated family offense, ... more
Waterloo man charged with felony meth possession after bicycle stop
A Waterloo man was charged with felony drug possession after Seneca Falls police said officers found methamphetamine during a traffic stop involving a gas-powered bicycle. Shawn Standbrook, 40, was charged Aug. 3 with fourth-degree criminal ... more
