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EXPERIENCE IN SENECA: Primary for District Attorney in final days

The two men squaring off Tuesday in a three-party primary election for Seneca County district attorney are touting their experience — albeit in different ways. Christopher Folk is leaning on the combination of his seven ... more
ISSUE OF WILL: Does enough support exist for a water authority in Seneca County?

Is it time for Seneca County to adopt the 'authority' model of providing water or sewer service to residents? While the Seneca County Board of Supervisors debates the prospect of a $24 million sewer consolidation ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing United Way partnership, and previewing Taste of Spring (podcast)

Spring is here. We know this because the United Way of Seneca County is gearing up for their annual 'Taste of Spring' event, which will be taking place Thursday, May 9th at del Lago Resort ... more
Pair of Support Group meetings coming to Ovid after tragic loss of South Seneca student

A Support Group meeting is on the move after a recent tragedy in Seneca County. The Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition announced the change of venue for their next Sudden Loss Support Group meeting, which ... more
South Seneca Central School District mourning loss of freshman

The South Seneca Central School District is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old freshman. District Superintendent Stephen Zielinski said that the district was 'heartbroken' by the news that freshman Ryan Sibley took his own life ... more
WEBER THIS WEEK: The Dog hangs it up after 50 years of local broadcasting… this is his last show (podcast)

After 50 years in local broadcasting, Harold "Web Dog" Weber will be officially handing up the microphone after one last edition of his long running Weber This Week podcast on FingerLakes1.com on Monday afternoon. Join ... more
County manager says state of Seneca County is good

After a little over seven months on the job, Seneca County Manager Mitch Rowe said he can safely say that the state of the county is good. “Despite the critical 2017 audit, we are now ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Seneca Co. Sheriff Tim Luce on progress, campaign, and future

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce is seeking re-election. Four years into his first term as Sheriff - things have moved quickly. In this week's Sunday Conversation - Sheriff Luce talks about his efforts to maintain ... more
Supervisors go with Hunt Engineers after contentious public comment during BOS meeting

Seneca Falls took center stage during the public comment period of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Tuesday. The supervisors considered a pair of resolutions in committee last month, which came before ... more
Deputies: No injuries after vehicle catches fire inside garage
Deputies say they responded to a car and garage fire on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m. in Covert along State Route 96. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that Erin Butler, 36, of Interlaken was alone ... more
Car totaled, utility pole destroyed after driver swerves to miss squirrel on SR 89

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on Saturday at approximately 4 p.m. deputies responded to State Route 89 in the Town of Covert for a vehicle that had reportedly crashed into multiple objects before ... more
Police: Romulus resident charged with DWI after crash in Seneca County

A weekend crash resulted in DWI charges for a Romulus resident. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on Sunday around 2:30 a.m. deputies charged Robert W. Whitley Jr., 41, with driving while intoxicated, driving ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: John Nabinger discusses campaign for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

John Nabinger says his greatest quality as a candidate for District Attorney in Seneca County is his fairness and desire to see better for the community. This week Josh Durso caught up with Nabinger to ... more
Deputies: Covert man held on felony charges after threatening woman with a weapon

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Covert man on felony charges following an altercation involving weapons and threats made toward a female victim. Vance A. Dixon, 31, of Covert was charged ... more
Shipley calls on Albany to address ‘Upstate’ issues; thanks Corona for 20 years of service

It's time for state legislators and Governor Andrew Cuomo to deal with the many challenges facing the Finger Lakes region. That was the resounding message from Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley (R-Waterloo), ... more
Most supervisors in Seneca County will run again in 2019

Eight Seneca County Board of Supervisors members whose terms expire this year have said they will seek re-election in November. The following people said they are circulating nominating petitions to run again: • Ernest Brownell ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Christopher Folk talks platform as he runs for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

Christopher Folk says his unique experiences make him the ideal candidate for Seneca County District Attorney. With background in the tech space, plenty of management experience, and time spent in local courts as Waterloo Town ... more
OUT & ABOUT: 17th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration along Cayuga Lake

Even though the calendar said February, and winds were expected to drive area residents into their homes for half of the weekend - the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration along Cayuga Lake went off without ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing the future of education with South Seneca Superintendent Stephen Zielinski

Stephen Parker Zielinski has served as Superintendent of South Seneca Central School District for enough years to learn a lot about students, education, and the growth that is undertaken as student, faculty, and administrators evolve ... more
TWO YEARS OF PROGRESS: A closer look at efforts to combat substance use disorders & mental health awareness (series)

Part I: Identifying the problem, weighing current challenges When it comes to creating awareness around mental health issues and substance use disorders – officials believe positive ground has been made up in the last few ... more