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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
Seneca County Board of Supervisors August 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Trumansburg man arrested for aggravated DWI after traffic complaint in Seneca County
State police arrested a Trumansburg man for DWI after a traffic complaint on State Route 96. Matthew Rockwell, 25, of Trumansburg was arrested for DWI, aggravated DWI, open container, and other violations. All of the ... more
Seneca County Board of Supervisors July 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors met for their regular monthly meeting for July 2023 on Tuesday night at the Seneca County Office Building in Waterloo, NY. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Ithaca man avoids serious injury after car rolls several times in Rt. 89 crash in Covert
Authorities say an Ithaca man sustained minor injuries after an accident in the town of Covert during the early morning hours on Saturday. In a news release from the Seneca County Sheriff's Office, first responders ... more
Seneca Community Players to host auditions for “Oliver!”
The Seneca Community Players are proud to announce their 2023 late summer musical, Oliver! This classic musical is based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, with book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The SCP ... more
Seneca County Board of Supervisors April 2023 Regular Meeting (video)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm for their regular board meeting for April 2023 at the Seneca County Office Building on DiPronio Drive in Waterloo. Full meeting video ... more
Supervisors in Seneca Falls, Romulus, and Lodi expected to face challengers this year
Most supervisors on the ballot this November will have uncontested races. In fact, more than half of them will be running all alone to continue serving their respective communities. However, two incumbents face primary challenges ... more
What’s next for Camp Barton in Seneca County?
During a recent meeting, Seneca County Supervisors decided to postpone a resolution that would have granted $10,000 to the Town of Covert to support the creation of a local-state partnership for the operation of Camp ... more
Covert closer to getting $10,000 to maintain Boy Scout Camp Barton
The town of Covert in Seneca County has received approval from the Economic Development and Tourism Committee to request $10,000 from the Seneca County Board of Supervisors special tourism fund. The money would be used ... more
