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WEBER THIS WEEK: Fayette Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti in-studio (podcast)
Fayette Town Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti is in her third term on the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, one of only two democrats on the board. On Monday afternoon she was in-studio as a guest on ... more
Cabin fire under investigation in Phelps
A fully-involved cabin fire was reported on West Townline Road in Phelps Saturday evening. The call was reported around 7:45 p.m., when Junius and Oaks Corners fire departments were called to the scene. Crews on-scene ... more
Man accused of raping outlet mall co-worker pleads guilty to lower-level felony
The Trumansburg man accused of raping an underage co-worker last year pleaded guilty to a low-level felony Monday in Seneca County Court. A more serious rape charge was dismissed. Jesse Farina-Geiger, 25, pleaded guilty to ... more
Florida duo face nearly 20 charges after credit card skimming operation found in Seneca Co.
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says two Florida residents are being held on $50,000 bail after a credit card skimming operation was uncovered through a lengthy investigation. Luce says Rafael Quevedo, 38, and Yuri Duerte-Surera, ... more
Joe Siccardi, former Reveille publisher, launches first book, “Heaven Shining Through”
Joe Siccardi, a recent mid-Maine transplant from Seneca Falls, has announced the public book launch of his first book, Heaven Shining Through. It will be held April 29, noon-2 p.m. at The Mill Inn & ... more
Seneca Meadows lawsuit against town over local law delayed to June
The Article 78 lawsuit filed by Seneca Meadows Landfill against the Town Board over its 2016 adoption of a local law will not be heard April 17, it was announced at Tuesday’s board meeting. Town ... more
del Lago wins ‘dining and nightlife’ awards in Casino Player magazine
Casino Player magazine announced the results of its 5th annual “Dining and Nightlife Awards” Reader’s Survey - and del Lago Resort & Casino scored a few wins. Each year Casino Player magazine asks its readers ... more
Wolfs thankful for ‘stunning’ show of support
Walter and Doris Wolf try not to focus on all the personal items and memories they lost in a quick-moving fire that essentially destroyed their historic cobblestone home on Birdsey Road. Instead, they prefer to ... more
SAFETY MOMENT: Business travel brings unique set of challenges
Throughout my career, I’ve traveled a lot and seen a good portion of the country. In every location, I’ve met great people and enjoyed experiencing the unique local flavors of each town and city. Business ... more
del Lago vs. Albany: Competitors will have billion dollar advantage if state fails to act
The two biggest competitors of del Lago Resort & Casino have a billion dollar ‘Ace’ up their sleeve. Historic filings and reports from the last 20 years showcase a problem not dealt with by New ... more
Sheriff: Waterloo man charged with robbery, assault after Whiskey Hill Rd. incident
Sheriff Tim Luce says a Waterloo man was taken into custody on a number of charges following an incident that happened on March 3rd in Junius. Deputies say that Brandon J. Leather, 24, of Waterloo ... more
Syracuse woman arrested on felony charge after larceny in Junius
A 48-year-old Syracuse woman was arrested in Junius after deputies received the report of a larceny in progress. Kellie J. Barnello, 48, of Syracuse was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, petit larceny and possession of ... more
Pair of shows announced for del Lago Resort & Casino
del Lago Resort & Casino announced two upcoming shows at The Vine. Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers will perform on June 14 and The Legendary Temptations will take the stage on July 6th. Tickets for ... more
SENECA CO. BOS: Resolution to oppose incinerator passes unanimously (full coverage)
On Tuesday the Seneca County Board of Supervisors held their regularly scheduled meeting for March, taking what some felt was a 'significant' step in opposing the proposed Circular enerG incinerator in Romulus. Multiple speakers at ... more
H&M, Michael Kors will open at Waterloo Premium Outlets; Eddie Bauer will relocate
Changes are coming to the Waterloo Premium Outlets. Eddie Bauer is relocating — and along with the closure of other stores in the northwest corner of the shopping center — a new store will open ... more
Waterloo woman violates order of protection twice, faces multiple charges
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says a 44-year-old Waterloo woman was arrested after a pair of incidents, which involved him making contact with a protected party. One of those incidents happened in Junius, while the ... more
Supervisors spar over incinerator, landfill at committee session
Tempers flared during Tuesday’s Agriculture and Environmental Affairs standing committee meeting, which saw board members spar over two of the most-controversial issues in Seneca County. The first involved a resolution, which started out as a ... more
Sheriff Luce: Former Waterloo trio charged after major investigation into string of burglaries
An extensive investigation into burglaries and larcenies in Seneca County has been concluded with the arrest of three former Waterloo residents. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says the the crimes committed in this case encompassed ... more
Crews called to Whiskey Hill Rd., SR 318 in Junius for car through guardrail
First responders in Seneca County were called to Whiskey Hill Road and State Route 318 for a car through a guardrail. According to reports the vehicle came to rest in a ditch off the roadway ... more
Residents question sewer expansion along Cayuga-Seneca Canal in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Town Board may not have taken any action in terms of Eminent Domain and the Ludovico Sculpture Trail after cancelling the public hearing scheduled on the topic — but that didn’t stop ... more
del Lago announces wine dinner series at Portico
From the very start, del Lago Resort & Casino has had a focused mission to strengthen the community by supporting local businesses. The resort and casino has prided itself on forging strong partnerships with Finger ... more
