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Family launches fundraiser to support DNA testing in 1985 Kristin O’Connell murder

More than four decades after Kristin O'Connell was killed in Seneca County, her family is turning to the public in hopes that advances in forensic science can finally help solve one of New York's oldest ... more
Free mug-making classes planned at Three Bears in Ovid

A two-part mug-making class in Ovid will give residents a chance to shape and glaze their own ceramic mug during free sessions at the Three Bears complex in August. Friends of the Three Bears will ... more
Ovid man arrested on probation violation warrant

A warrant investigation in the Town of Ovid resulted in the arrest of a local man wanted on a probation violation warrant, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Douglas S. Griffen, 64, of Ovid, ... more
Flag Day rally in Seneca Falls draws protesters despite rain

A rainy afternoon did little to dampen enthusiasm as dozens of residents gathered along Fall Street in Seneca Falls on Sunday for a Flag Day rally that combined celebrations of Pride Month with opposition to ... more
Geneva man charged with DWI after rollover crash in Ovid

A rollover crash in the Town of Ovid left a Geneva man injured and facing a driving while intoxicated charge, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Anthony C. Do, 28, of Geneva, was arrested ... more
Three Bears to host free still-life painting class in Ovid

Local artists and community members will have an opportunity to create their own artwork next month during a free painting class hosted by Friends of the Three Bears in Ovid. The Three Bears Still-Life Painting ... more
Ovid man jailed after domestic incident involving children, deputies say

A domestic dispute in Ovid resulted in multiple charges and a jail stay for a local man after deputies said the incident occurred in front of two young children. Kyle J. Jackson, 36, of Ovid, ... more
Ovid man charged with failing to register address change as sex offender

A 55-year-old Ovid man was jailed after Seneca County investigators alleged he failed to report a change of address as required under New York's sex offender registration laws. Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Thompson said investigators ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 27 scoreboard

Championship matchups continued to take shape Wednesday across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. Penn Yan boys lacrosse powered into the Class D final with a balanced scoring effort, while Geneva held off Wayne behind a four-goal ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 21 scoreboard

Thursday’s sectional slate brought plenty of tense postseason moments across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several local teams surviving and advancing in dramatic fashion. Bloomfield softball edged Byron-Bergen in a back-and-forth battle highlighted by Addison Falsone’s ... more
Schuyler Humane Society signs stray dog agreements with Ovid, Covert

The Humane Society of Schuyler County has entered into new agreements with the towns of Ovid and Covert to provide shelter services for stray dogs found running at large. Under the agreements, stray dogs picked ... more
Touch-a-Truck returning to Ovid for fourth annual community event

Emergency vehicles, tow trucks, specialty cars and family activities will return to Ovid later this month as South Seneca Ambulance and the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library prepare for the fourth annual Touch-a-Truck event. The ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 18 scoreboard

Monday in the Wayne-Finger Lakes unfolded with no shortage of late-inning drama and a handful of pitching efforts that set the tone across the diamond. Wayne softball erased a seven-run deficit with a stunning walk-off ... more
Seneca County school budgets head to voters amid rising costs, staffing pressures and local debate

Seneca County school districts are asking voters to approve nearly $138 million in combined school spending next week, as administrators across the county try to preserve programming while confronting rising healthcare costs, inflation, limited state ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 14 scoreboard

With postseason seeding inching closer, Thursday brought another wave of statement performances across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. Wayne and Midlakes both erupted offensively in boys lacrosse behind big nights from Shane Coleman, Nate Lathrop and James Sprague, while Palmyra-Macedon continued its ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 12 scoreboard

The final week of the Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports regular season rolled on Tuesday with explosive offensive performances, milestone victories, and dominant outings in the circle and on the lacrosse field. Shane Coleman erupted for ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 11 scoreboard

The final week of the regular season for Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports kicked off Monday with explosive offensive performances, dominant pitching outings, and several huge individual stat lines across the region. In girls lacrosse, Zoey ... more
Liverpool man injured after rollover crash on Route 89 in Ovid

A Liverpool man was taken to the hospital after deputies said he lost control of his vehicle and crashed along State Route 89 in the Town of Ovid last week. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 8 scoreboard

Friday saw a light slate of spring sports unfold across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. Check out all the scores and stats below. GIRLS LACROSSE Geneva (8-5) 11Aquinas (5-8) 9 GEN: Allison Marquart (2g-3a), Meghan Forbes (3g-4a), Velia DeMaria (6g) Goaltending: Maddie Askin 12s/9ga ... more

