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Sheriff Luce: Pursuit reached speeds of 93 mph; two children inside vehicle unhurt

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says his deputies were involved in a high-speed pursuit in the village of Interlaken on Saturday. Around 1:06 p.m. deputies observed a vehicle on Main Street traveling with an expired ... more
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
Deputies: Interlaken man punched person holding 3-month-old baby

Deputies report the arrest of an Interlaken resident following an investigation into a physical altercation between two men. Thomas Palmer, 48, of Interlaken was charged with harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. The ... more
WEBCAST REPLAY: 2019 South Seneca Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament (FL1 Sports)

The 2019-20 Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season is underway with FL1 Sports live coverage of the second day of the South Seneca Girls Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament at the Jack Guinan Gymnasium in Ovid. The ... more
Interlaken bonding for new wastewater treatment plant

Out with the old, in with the new. The village is taking steps to borrow up to $5 million to demolish, remove and replace its existing wastewater treatment plant with a new treatment plant and ... 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
Remembering Rod Serling: Twilight Zone creator honored in Interlaken

As a village trustee and the deputy mayor for the village of Interlaken, Tony Del Plato has had to deal with issues related to the water and sewer systems, the roads, and — this time ... 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
Students return to class after evacuation caused by bomb threat at South Seneca

South Seneca Superintendent Steve Zielinski says that students were temporarily evacuated on Wednesday after a bomb threat. While details of the incident were not immediately available - Zielinski said all threats are taken seriously by ... more
South Seneca presents the 3rd annual Duke’s Ball

The South Seneca Falcon Players and the South Seneca Falcon Music Boosters are proud to announce their 3rd Annual Duke’s Ball! An elegant evening of dinner, music, dancing and sharing stories that honor the memory ... 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
Interlaken driver charged with DWI after traffic stop

Deputies report the arrest of an Interlaken resident following a traffic stop on State Route 96. Catlyn Steger, 31, of Interlaken was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, possession of marijuana, and failure to stop at ... 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
Interlaken woman charged with felony DWI after traffic stop in Seneca County

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 62-year-old Interlaken resident on DWI charges following a traffic stop in the Town of Romulus. The traffic stop occurred on September 8th around 8 p.m., ... more
