Category: Fayette

Fire crews from several Seneca County departments rushed to Route 336 after a mobile home caught fire and quickly became fully involved. Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire reported the incident, saying departments from Fayette, … more: Fayette mobile home fire prompts significant response

In the early morning darkness, Aaron Griffin and his 11-year-old son Evan ran from their Route 414 farmhouse with only the clothes they were wearing. An electrical fire broke out around … more: Community rallies after Fayette home destroyed in fire

A Seneca County investigation into public assistance benefits led to an arrest this week, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Investigators arrested 45-year-old Carrie Spratley of Fayette on Jan. 7 and charged her … more: Fayette woman charged in benefits case

A routine traffic stop for an expired inspection in the Town of Fayette led deputies to a suspected cocaine stash early Saturday, the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies arrested Seth … more: Traffic stop in Fayette leads to drug arrest

The Town of Fayette is pushing back against a recent news report that claimed the Town violated New York’s Open Meetings Law by holding two public meetings at the same time in … more: Fayette town attorney disputes report of Open Meetings Law violation

Holding two town meetings at the same time in different locations broke New York’s Open Meetings Law, according to the state’s Committee on Open Government, Finger Lakes Times reported. On Nov. 18, … more: Fayette violated open meetings law, state says

Despite heated opposition, Fayette’s Planning Board approved a special-use permit for a seasonal bar at the Seneca Ridge wedding venue, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The 4–1 vote came after a tense … more: Fayette board approves bar despite neighbor backlash

A long-running noise dispute on Seneca Lake is peaking as Fayette planners prepare to decide whether a popular wedding venue can add a seasonal bar, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Homeowners … more: Neighbors fight Seneca Ridge’s bar plan

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 … more: SNAP delays, funding cuts put pressure on Seneca County families

Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan will be in Seneca County on Tuesday to meet with residents and talk about local and state issues ahead of the next legislative session. The two … more: O’Mara and Gallahan to host public meetings in Seneca County

A Seneca Falls man is recovering after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning on a dark stretch of road in the Town of Fayette. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson says deputies … more: Pedestrian hospitalized after early morning crash in Fayette

Christopher Felice, a longtime law enforcement officer and local education leader, is running for Fayette Town Court Justice this November. Felice announced his candidacy Friday, saying he hopes to bring fairness, integrity, and … more: Felice enters race for Fayette Town Court judge

A routine traffic stop in the Town of Fayette led to felony drug charges for two Waterloo residents last week. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested Joshua C. Trout, of … more: Felony charges follow Fayette incident and investigation

Only one Democrat will appear on the ballot in Fayette this November, according to Finger Lakes Times. At a recent caucus, party members nominated David Pell to run for town justice against incumbent … more: Fayette Democrats field just one candidate

A Rochester man is facing multiple charges after being stopped while riding a motorcycle under the influence in the Town of Fayette, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tim Thompson reported … more: Motorcyclist charged with DWI after stop sign violation in Fayette

An inspiring chapter of Canoga’s past will come to life during a special program hosted by the Fayette Historical Society on Friday, July 18. Historian Dale Freier Jr. will present “Canoga … more: Historic Canoga church spotlighted in upcoming Fayette talk

A Fayette woman was arrested Tuesday for driving while intoxicated following a dispute with her former boyfriend, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Sarah Ford, 40, was taken into … more: Fayette woman charged with DWI after domestic dispute

The Fayette Historical Society is inviting families to step into the past this Saturday with a hands-on history program exploring the town’s one-room schoolhouses. The event, scheduled for May 17 … more: Fayette event brings one-room schoolhouses back to life

Deputies arrested a man early Saturday morning after responding to a domestic disturbance in the Town of Fayette. Brandon Morehouse, of Fayette, was taken into custody by Seneca County Sheriff’s … more: Fayette man arrested after domestic investigation