Fayette

A small, rural church in Seneca County with a dwindling membership has closed. The Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church on East Lake Road said a congregation of less than a half-dozen ultimately triggered the closure. The ... more

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office says one person is facing an aggravated DWI charge after a one-vehicle rollover crash in the town of Fayette. It happened on Sunday around 7 p.m. on Lerch Road. Upon ... more

The Seneca County Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting at the Three Bears Courthouse in Ovid on Tuesday night. The meeting was streamed live on FingerLakes1.com and can be viewed below ... more

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Fayette resident as part of an ongoing investigation into a domestic incident. The original incident took place in August, according to deputies. They say the ... more

It was a big day recently for Three Brothers Winery and Estates. The Bagg Dare Wine Company has reopened. Nearly 10 months ago Bagg Dare was devastated by fire. The unique structure was a standout ... more

Calling hours are happening Wednesday for the 1-year-old who died last Friday after being struck by a vehicle in Fayette. State police and other first responders were called to the scene. The child was identified ... more

Police arrested a Seneca Falls man following report of an erratic driver on Sunday. Romulus State Police arrested Gerardo Lara Garcia, 37, of Romulus for driving while intoxicated. Garcia was observed driving erratically on State ... more

Troopers say an infant was killed after being struck by a vehicle at a residence in Fayette late-Friday. State police were called to a residence on Disinter Road in Fayette for the report of a ... more

There were 12 winners of federal grant money totaling $5.8 million for economic and community development projects across New York's 28 county Northern Border Region. A total of 55 applications were submitted and reviewed. However, ... more

Police report the arrest of a Canandaigua man after a traffic stop. Noah B. Gundy, 24, of Canandaigua was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated. The arrest stems from a traffic stop on State Route ... more

A Fayette man was taken into custody following investigation into a domestic incident. Richard Bruce 41, of Fayette was charged with criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment, menacing, harassment, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of ... more

A Fayette man was arrested on multiple charges after a domestic incident on Monday. Richard D. Bruce, 41, of Fayette was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon, menacing, criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment, and harassment ... more

Police say a Waterloo resident was charged following a suspicious incident on Thursday. According to a news release, State Police arrested Joshua R. Read, 31, of Waterloo for felony driving while intoxicated. Troopers responded to ... more

Police say a Romulus man was arrested following report of a vehicle that caught fire. According to a news release, the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elijah D. Prosser, 22, of Romulus for driving while ... more

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office provided an update on a structure fire that happened Monday morning around 4:43 a.m. Deputies responded with firefighters to 3863 State Route 96 in Fayette for a structure fire. Upon ... more

The town of Fayette is one step closer to a new sewer district. The Town Board determined recently that a proposed sewer line extension and sewer district formation will not have an adverse environmental impact ... more

The trial of a Seneca Falls man accused of injuring a passenger and himself in a drunk-driving case has ended with a hung jury. Judge Barry Porsch declared a mistrial in the case of Nicholas ... more

Seneca County will unveil two new roadside historical markers in the coming weeks. The first dedication will take place on Saturday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at the Fayette Volunteer Fire Department. The marker will ... more

State Senator Pam Helming (R-54) of Canandaigua is sponsoring a bill that would allow municipalities to give tax breaks to volunteer firefighters in an effort to attract recruits. The bill would allow municipalities to give ... more

The Fayette Town Board appointed two new members at their Thursday, March 10 meeting. Keith Tidball has been selected to fill trustee Jeff Trout's position, which was left vacant in November 2021 after Trout was ... more

State police arrested a Seneca County resident following a crash on Route 326 in Fayette. According to a news release, Marilyn Weaver, 21, of Varick was arrested for driving while intoxicated and issued additional traffic ... more