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Seneca County urges storm-damaged residents to report losses as officials assess tornado impact

Seneca County residents and business owners whose properties were damaged by last week's severe storms and tornadoes are being urged to submit information through a New York state damage self-reporting tool as local and state ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Drier, breezy weather returns today across FLX and CNY

Drier air will spread across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Thursday as early fog and leftover clouds give way to a brighter, breezy day. Most of the region will stay rain-free after ... more
Calvary Lutheran Church names David Schultz as new pastor

Calvary Lutheran Church in Waterloo has named Pastor David P. Schultz as its new pastor, with his first Sunday service and installation scheduled for Sept. 27. Schultz will move from Minnesota to the Finger Lakes ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 9 scoreboard

Despite a rain-soaked Wednesday night, several Wayne-Finger Lakes fall sports teams took the field, highlighted by big offensive performances in girls soccer. Marcus Whitman’s Aliysiah Clark scored three goals, Gananda/Marion’s Hannah LaBarge recorded a hat ... more
Downtown Seneca Falls façade program drives nearly $800,000 in investment

A downtown revitalization program in Seneca Falls has wrapped up after generating nearly $800,000 in public and private investment across a series of façade and storefront projects. The Downtown Seneca Falls Façade and Storefront Grant ... more
Waterloo man charged after child enticement investigation

A Waterloo man was arrested Wednesday after investigators said he exchanged sexually explicit messages with people he believed were teenage girls and arranged to meet them for sex. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office said Nicolas ... more
Seneca Falls man charged after alleged domestic dispute in Tyre

A Seneca Falls man faces two charges following an alleged domestic dispute in the town of Tyre, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested Thomas R. Evans, 32, on Sept. 5 and charged ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Showers and storms arrive today with gusty winds possible

Showers will spread across the Finger Lakes and Central New York today before a round of late-afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms brings the potential for damaging wind gusts and localized minor flooding. A cold front will ... more
Waterloo Fire Department fills several leadership posts in midterm elections

The Waterloo Fire Department has filled several leadership positions through a midterm election that will carry officers through the remainder of the current term, which runs until April. The department announced the results following elections ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: September 8 scoreboard

Week 2 of the Wayne-Finger Lakes high school fall sports season got underway Tuesday with a loaded slate of soccer, volleyball, tennis, and golf matches. Penn Yan remained unbeaten in boys soccer behind two goals ... more
Hot air balloon weekend coming to Seneca Lake winery in Lodi

Hot air balloons will rise over the east side of Seneca Lake during a three-day festival planned for Sept. 25-27 at Idol Ridge Winery and Alder Creek Distillery in Lodi. The first Balloons on the ... more
John Sandlas eagles 36th hole to defend Seneca Falls Country Club Men’s Club Championship

In the 36 hole Seneca Falls Country Club Men’s Club Championship Final on Monday John Sandlas defended his title after a spectacular Labor Day match against 2024 Club Champion Tab Carmon. After the morning round, ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Warmer weather today precedes Wednesday showers and storms

The Finger Lakes and Central New York will warm into the 70s under a mix of sun and clouds today before a more humid Wednesday brings the next chance of showers and thunderstorms. Dry weather ... more
Seneca Falls clerk moves ahead with home visits despite Town Board rejection

Seneca Falls Town Clerk Melissa Brown plans to begin offering limited in-home services to homebound residents even though the Town Board declined to approve the program this week after questions were raised about employee safety ... more
Josh Olschewske announces run for Tyre town judge

Josh Olschewske, a retired New York State Police investigator and longtime Tyre resident, has announced his candidacy for Tyre town judge. Olschewske said he has lived in the town for more than 30 years with ... more
Seneca Falls seeks outside judge after Steven Kelley resigns to become undersheriff

Supervisor Frank Schmitter disclosed Kelley’s resignation during the Town Board’s Sept. 1 meeting and laid out three potential paths: ask the 7th Judicial District to assign a temporary justice, appoint someone locally and pay to ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Sunny Labor Day gives way to warmer weather and midweek rain

Sunshine and afternoon temperatures in the 70s will close out the holiday weekend across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with dry weather holding through Tuesday before rain returns around midweek. A cool start ... more
Seneca Falls man charged after domestic dispute

A Seneca Falls man faces assault, menacing and child endangerment charges following a domestic dispute, police said. The Seneca Falls Police Department arrested 25-year-old Pedro D. Roman at 12:23 p.m. Sept. 4 ... more
Seneca Falls bicyclist charged after traffic stop

A Seneca Falls man faces two misdemeanor charges after police stopped him while he was riding a bicycle, authorities said. The Seneca Falls Police Department arrested 63-year-old Ronald J. Manino at 6:14 p.m. Sept. 4 ... more
