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Ithaca man accused of violating protective order in Seneca County

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of an Ithaca resident who violated a protective order during a domestic incident earlier this month. On December 9th at approximately 11:45 p.m. deputies arrested John Orak, ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Rick Newman from the Seneca Chamber & Thanksgiving Prep (podcast)

Seneca County Chamber of Commerce Destination Marketing Manager Rick Newman joins Sydney Rogers and Jim Sinicropi in-studio to talk about everything going on at the Chamber including tonight's Business After Hours event being hosting at ... more
Officials, law enforcement review bomb threat evacuation at South Seneca HS

'An Unfortunate Reality' - By Josh Durso South Seneca Central School District Superintendent Steve Zielinski has provided additional insight about the response to Wednesday's bomb threat, which prompted a full-campus evacuation in Ovid. The evacuation ... more
Seneca Chamber hires new Membership Development Manager

The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce has announced Megan Slater as its new Membership Development Manager. In her role, Megan is responsible for helping connect area businesses to one of the largest and most successful ... more
‘TRIAL BY FIRE’: New finance director celebrated in Seneca, as supervisors signal that update could come from DA on Sheppard-Deeds investigation

Last year at this time the Seneca County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution instructing Sheriff Tim Luce to lead an investigative effort into Former County Manager John Sheppard and Former Finance Director Brandi Deeds ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing HAB season with Frank DiOrio of Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (podcast)

What's up with all the algae? While experts and scientists battle with the 'what' is causing dozens of blooms each summer in lakes around the region - spotters with one volunteer organization are putting in ... more
Seneca Lake-area water systems promise new data on PFAS, while state keeps tight lid on information

Blindsided a month ago by intense public alarm over reports that their public drinking water showed traces of PFAS-class chemicals, officials in Watkins Glen and Montour Falls and Waterloo confirmed last week that they are ... more
Survey aims to identify where candidates stand on environment in Seneca County

The Seneca Falls Environmental Action Committee is sending out a survey to those running for office in Seneca County. The survey consists of eight questions; and aims to see where each stands on important environmental ... more
Supervisors make progress on draft sewer use law in Seneca County

Seneca County might finally be getting somewhere with one of its most-complex issues. The Board of Supervisors met in a special committee session Monday night to discuss the future of a sewer use law, which ... more
Folk endorsed for DA by Serve America Movement (SAM) Party
Attorney Christopher Folk of Waterloo, who lost the Republican Party primary election for Seneca County district attorney, has been endorsed by the Serve America Movement Party. Folk, who resisted efforts by county Republicans to have ... more
Fox seeks new term as chair of Seneca County Republican Party
Tom Fox wants to be elected to another two-year term as chairman of the Seneca County Republican Party. Fox, a member of the Varick Town Board, served as Seneca County sheriff from 1991 to 2003 ... more
Volunteers needed for STEPS day of service

Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Annual Day of Service taking place this Saturday, October 5th for the towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid, and Romulus being organized by Seneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions (STEPS). ... more
Seneca County IDA’s draft strategic plan for economic development now live online

A formal draft of Seneca County’s economic development strategic plan is now officially available for public review and comment. The public comment period starts today and will continue through Nov. 1. Seneca County’s draft plan ... more
SCP to hold auditions for ‘Odd Couple’

Seneca Community Players announced today that they will hold auditions for their upcoming productions of both male and female versions of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple on September 16 & 17. Seneca Community Players will ... more
New concerns arise as flood recovery stalls, frustrating South Seneca residents

It has been more than a year since devastating, historic flooding leveled Lodi Point and severely damaged other parts of South Seneca. Governor Andrew Cuomo visited the Point the day of the historic rains, which ... more
State’s top court affirms Seneca Co. assault conviction

The state’s highest court has upheld the conviction of a man who disfigured his ex-girlfriend in Seneca County. In a decision issued Thursday, the New York Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed the conviction of Don ... more
State help for Lodi flood victims has a lot of fine print

One year ago, parts of the Seneca County community of Lodi were underwater. Nine inches of rain fell in a matter of hours, a major creek in the area backed up and devastation ensued. The ... more
Covert man had BAC nearly 3x legal limit during traffic stop in Waterloo

Troopers report the arrest of a Covert man following a traffic stop in Seneca County. On July 13th Troopers out of Waterloo arrested Alex J. Porter, 23, of Covert for driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Three Bears, the Ovid Library, and a rich history (special episode)

This week on a special Independence Day edition of Sunday Conversation - two of South Seneca's strongest advocates step into the studio to talk about the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, The Three Bears Complex, ... more
GALLERY: South Seneca Class of 2019 takes flight at graduation

On Saturday, June 29th the South Seneca Central School District held it's annual commencement ceremony. Hundreds were in attendance as school officials, friends, family, and community members stood with the Class of 2019. A photo ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: The Future of the Classroom (Part II)

The Future of the Classroom (Part II) Change is coming in public schools. From year-to-year the change is slow, perhaps unnoticeable to some. That change weighed over a longer period of time - perhaps 5 ... more