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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
Wolfs plan open house to thank community after fire

When a fire destroyed Doris and Walter Wolf’s beloved cobblestone house a little over a year ago, they were overwhelmed by the love and support they received from the community. Now they want to say ... more
Traffic temporarily snarled after crash involving tractor-trailer near Exit 41 on Thruway

State Police are investigating a crash that involved a tractor-trailer along the Thruway near Exit 41 during the late-morning hours. While the roadway was temporarily blocked - those at the scene worked quickly to free ... more
WEBER THIS WEEK: Melissa Taylor, Seneca Co. Emergency Management Director (podcast)

Melissa Taylor resumed her position as Seneca County Director of Emergency Management in November after the Seneca County Board of Supervisors voted 13-0 to honor her request to withdraw her resignation letter from early in ... more
Lago celebrates anniversary, remains optimistic despite Moody’s report last month

As del Lago Resort & Casino celebrates their second anniversary, and looks ahead to another year in Northern Seneca County - management says the focus remains bolstering the region. Lago's focus for 2019 will be ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing mental health, substance use disorders, and progress (podcast)

In 2018, the CDC produced new, shocking data that showed a 30 percent increase in suicide rates over the last two decades. That increase prompted a lot of discussion, dialogue, and ideas about what could ... more
THE LOVING CUP: Mackenzie Green & Rick Newman from the Seneca Chamber (podcast)

On this edition of the Loving Cup Podcast Seneca County Chamber of Commerce membership development director Mackenzie Green and destination marketing manager Rick Newman are in-studio with Katie MacIntyre to talk about their organization, the ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing needs in Seneca County with the United Way (podcast)

How well do you know your community? Each day the United Way of Seneca County has to fight to better understand the community they serve. It's difficult work - determining where the greatest need is ... more
Wadhams Enterprises needs 40+ drivers, prompts launch of driving school

Wadhams Enterprises would love to hire nearly 40 more people to drive their freight-hauling trucks. However, there aren’t nearly that many people with commercial driver’s licenses lining up to fill those positions. So, the family-owned ... more
Sheriff: Former worker stole thousands in merchandise from Waterloo Outlet store

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Brooklyn man, formerly of Syracuse, who's been accused of stealing thousands in merchandise while employed at the Waterloo Premium Outlet Mall. RaShawn D. Hightower, 31, ... more
The long road to economic development in Seneca County

When it comes to economic development in Seneca County - there are several entities working toward a common vision. At least on paper. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors, Industrial Development Agency, and Chamber of ... more
Junius increases amount to be spent on water district improvements, subject to referendum
The Town Board wants to increase the maximum amount to be spent for improvements to Water District No. 3, while reducing first-year costs for customers. The proposed increase is subject to a permissive referendum. That ... more
‘ONE SENECA’: Initiative to drive economic development, tourism looks for revival in 2019

On Thursday, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors renewed one of their longest standing debates. It centrally revolved around 'how' funding used for the County's Tourism Promotion Agency should be handed out. Occupancy Tax, or ... more
Supervisors ponder ‘Water & Sewer Authority’ while looking for consensus in 2019 (video)

It was the last regular session of the calendar year; and it's been an active one for the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. While the supervisors will have a couple special sessions before the end ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Mitch Rowe discusses the current, future state of Seneca County (podcast)

There aren’t any hardline philosophies, and there has been a noticeable reduction in contention between the County Manager’s Office, and the Board of Supervisors since Acting County Manager Mitch Rowe took the helm in September ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing how tourism and economic development are linked (podcast)

The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new community guide aimed at connecting those staying and living in the Finger Lakes — with valuable local services. In this case, the most-recent publication - ... more
Eastview Mall, Waterloo Premium among most-popular shopping centers in Upstate New York

Like to shop? The holiday season is here and shoppers are taking to area malls and shopping centers like always — and Yelp — has provided a regional ranking of the most-positively reviewed destinations for ... more
No injuries despite two multi-vehicle accidents on Thruway as holiday weekend concludes
A pair of crashes on the New York State Thruway between exits 40 and 41 snarled traffic in Northern Seneca and Cayuga counties on Sunday. While there weren't any injuries reported at either accident - ... more
WEBER THIS WEEK: Jason Klug, Director of Entertainment at del Lago (podcast)

This week, Jason Klug joins Harold Weber in-studio for the latest edition of Weber This Week. Jason is the Director of Entertainment, Special Events and Audio/Visual Operations at del Lago Resort and Casino in Tyre. Hear ... more
WEBER THIS WEEK: Bradley Zimmer of del Lago Resort & Casino (podcast)

Bradley Zimmer is in-studio as this week's guest on Weber This Week. Zimmer is the director of sales at del Lago Resort & Casino. He has 20 years in the industry and was previously in ... more
Phelps man charged with AUO, DWI, and leaving scene of crash in Junius on Halloween
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on Halloween at approximately 8 p.m. deputies arrested a 21-year-old Phelps man following a property damage accident on Nine Foot Road in Junius. Mason Bowen, 21, of Phelps ... more