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Schuyler Humane Society signs stray dog agreements with Ovid, Covert
The Humane Society of Schuyler County has entered into new agreements with the towns of Ovid and Covert to provide shelter services for stray dogs found running at large. Under the agreements, stray dogs picked ... more
Seneca County school budgets head to voters amid rising costs, staffing pressures and local debate
Seneca County school districts are asking voters to approve nearly $138 million in combined school spending next week, as administrators across the county try to preserve programming while confronting rising healthcare costs, inflation, limited state ... more
Driver charged with DWI in Covert
A driver was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in the Town of Covert. The arrest occurred around 10:26 p.m. on March 25, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s ... more
Icy roads lead to injury crash in Covert
Icy road conditions sent a vehicle off the roadway early Wednesday morning in the Town of Covert, sending one driver to the hospital. Seneca County sheriff’s deputies responded around 4:35 a.m. to a single-vehicle personal ... more
Domestic incident leads to Covert arrest
Deputies arrested a man after investigating a domestic incident that unfolded in the Town of Covert. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson identified the suspect as Stewart Woodard Jr., of Ovid. Deputies took him into custody ... more
SNAP delays, funding cuts put pressure on Seneca County families
In a candid conversation on FLX Weekly, Seneca County United Way Executive Director Rhonda Jasper described the deepening financial and emotional strain facing local families as federal funding cuts, rising costs, and the recent government ... more
Deputies arrest Covert man after ditch confrontation
A Covert man is facing charges after deputies say he physically restrained another person during a confrontation in Romulus. Seneca County deputies arrested 59-year-old John R. Grunder Thursday evening and charged him with unlawful imprisonment ... more
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Covert
A man was seriously injured in a crash between a car and a motorcycle last weekend in the Town of Covert. Deputies with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office say the crash happened around 1:20 p.m ... more
Covert man charged with weapons and drug possession after search warrant
A Covert resident is facing multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant earlier this year, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Timothy Thompson announced that on June 23, 41-year-old Peter B ... more
Uninsured home destroyed in Covert fire
A structure fire in the Town of Covert destroyed a residence on Powell Road Friday afternoon, leaving the home a total loss with damages estimated at $100,000. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies responded ... more
New state park opens on Cayuga Lake, expanding access to scenic Finger Lakes shoreline
A new 90-acre state park is now open along the western shore of Cayuga Lake, offering public access to trails, shoreline, and nature observation in the Finger Lakes. Once a private Boy Scout camp, the ... more
Interlaken man arrested for aggravated DWI after crash in Covert
A one-car accident in the early hours of November 9 led to the arrest of an Interlaken man on charges of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reported ... more
Burdett man arrested for DWI after Seneca County rollover crash
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office says a Burdett man faces DWI charges after a violent rollover crash in the town of Covert. On July 26 at 8:00 p.m., Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Isaiah I ... more
Syracuse Man Arrested for Unauthorized Vehicle Use in Covert
A man was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle and trespassing in the Town of Covert, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies responded to a call around 7:15 a.m. on June 26 ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Carrier Smalser & Literacy Volunteers of Seneca County (podcast)
As of 2017, in Seneca County specifically, 1 in 5 adults lacked basic literacy skills. Literacy Volunteers of Seneca County has been working to change that. Executive Director Carrie Smalser is in-studio to discuss the ... more
Father and son airlifted after serious tractor accident in Seneca County
State police say a father and son were airlifted from the scene of an accident involving a tractor on Monday. It happened during the afternoon hours and apparently involved a 31-year-old father and a young ... more
Supervisors table grant for park in Covert
In a recent Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting, a unanimous decision to create a county water and sewer authority was overshadowed by a debate over a $20,000 tourism promotion grant. The grant, requested by ... more
Sally Cotter & The Prisoner of Ala Katraz at South Seneca HS
Step into the magical world of Frogbull Academy as the South Seneca Falcon Players bring you the tale of Sally Cotter & The Prisoner of Ala Katraz, a parody of a much-loved series of wizard books! ... more
Seneca County Board of Supervisors October 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting for October 2023 on Tuesday night at the County Office Building on DiPronio Drive in Waterloo. Full meeting video is below ... more
