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Between the Lakes Community Service Players to stage Something Rotten! in support of Ovid Fire Department
The Between the Lakes Community Service Players will bring the hit Broadway musical Something Rotten! to the South Seneca High School stage for a three-night run, with proceeds benefiting the Ovid Fire Department. Performances are ... more
Ovid woman arrested in Waterloo for driving with suspended license
A traffic stop in Waterloo led to the arrest of an Ovid woman who was allegedly driving with a suspended license and an unregistered vehicle. Police say Sylvia Morgan, 27, was arrested on July 13 ... more
Sidewalk chalk contest invites teens and adults to compete
The Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid will host a sidewalk chalk contest for teens and adults on July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event features two age groups—12 to 18 ... more
Juneberry Farm in Ovid opens for u-pick season
A hidden gem in the hamlet of Willard is once again welcoming visitors for the summer harvest. Juneberry Farm, located at 6960 1st Street in Ovid, is now open for the 2025 u-pick season. The ... more
Ovid man, 81, charged with DWI after near-crash
An Ovid man is facing a DWI charge after allegedly failing to yield at a stop sign and nearly causing a crash, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested David Jackson, 81, on ... more
Seneca County stalls as Willard site sits in limbo
Local leaders say New York state is dragging its feet on the future of the Willard Drug Treatment Campus, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The site closed in 2022 and has since seen no ... more
Hundreds join ‘No Kings’ protest in Ovid
While there was plenty of talk about protests across the U.S. and Finger Lakes over the weekend, nearly 300 residents gathered peacefully along NY-96A in Ovid as part of the nationwide effort, demanding accountability from ... more
Ovid Strawberry Festival returns June 14 with full day of food, fun, and community
Ovid’s sweetest summer tradition returns on Saturday, June 14, as the 39th Annual Ovid Strawberry Festival takes over southern Seneca County with a packed schedule of food, music, games, and family-friendly fun—all while honoring the ... more
What’s next for Willard? Seneca County LDC eyes new economic plan
Seneca County’s Local Development Corporation is launching an effort to overhaul its economic development strategy, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Consultants urged the board to prioritize key sites like the former Willard Psychiatric Center, ... more
Ovid man arrested after knife threat at Waterloo business
A 57-year-old Ovid man was arrested Monday after allegedly threatening to stab a man and initiating a violent altercation at a business in the Town of Waterloo, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Robert ... more
Seneca County LDC eyes strategic plan and Willard site development
Seneca County’s Local Development Corporation is preparing to launch a sweeping update to its economic strategy while also positioning itself to advance redevelopment of the Willard campus. During its May 1 meeting, the board approved ... more
Free summer concert series returns to the Three Bears
The lawn outside Ovid’s historic Three Bears courthouse will ring with live music again this summer. Beginning Thursday, June 26, the Friends of the Three Bears will host free, family-friendly concerts every Thursday from 6:00 ... more
‘Something Rotten!’ musical to raise funds for Ovid Fire Department
The Between the Lakes Community Service Players will stage the hit Broadway musical Something Rotten! this summer to benefit the Ovid Fire Department, which responded to a destructive blaze earlier this year. The production, set ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 27 scoreboard
Postseason action rolled on across the Wayne-Finger Lakes on Tuesday, and several more teams punched their tickets to the next round. In softball, Bloomfield’s Ashlyn Wright and Lyons’ Keira Weber each struck out 15 batters ... more
Ovid man charged with DWAI and unlicensed driving
A traffic stop in Ovid led to the arrest of a local man on charges of impaired driving and operating a vehicle without a valid license. Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Colten Thompson, 25, of ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 24 scoreboard
Sectional postseason action heated up Saturday with a full slate of games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several more teams advancing to the next round. Canandaigua baseball rolled past Victor behind Tyler Christopher’s three-RBI day ... more
Air dry clay workshop returns to Mama Bear in July
Local artist Angela Cartwright will return to Mama Bear in Ovid on July 16 for the second session of the Three Bears Air Dry Clay Workshop, where students will paint their pottery creations using acrylics ... more
Mandala painting class returns to Mama Bear in June
Local teen artist Chelsea Neville will lead a mandala canvas painting class at Mama Bear in Ovid on June 30, offering a creative experience for all ages using dotting tools and acrylic paint. The event ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 20 scoreboard
The regular season concluded on Tuesday for Wayne-Finger Lakes high school baseball and softball. In baseball, Cullen Herron’s one-hit gem powered Mynderse past Lyons, while Palmyra-Macedon picked up its 14th win of the season. On ... more
