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Waterloo woman arrested on warrant for drug, conspiracy charges
A Waterloo woman was arrested Thursday on an outstanding bench warrant after failing to appear in court on drug-related charges, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies took BobbiJo H. Vanhouten, 45, into custody ... more
Inmate at Seneca County Jail arrested for possessing meth and fentanyl
A Waterloo man already incarcerated at the Seneca County Correctional Facility is facing new charges after allegedly being found with illegal drugs inside the jail, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Kyle A. Davis, ... more
LETTER: Good candidates in Waterloo
The Village of Waterloo is holding an election for two Village Trustee positions on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. We are fortunate to have two very good Republican candidates running: John Butlak and Jason Godley ... more
Seneca County police to increase patrols for St. Patrick’s Day STOP-DWI campaign
Seneca County law enforcement agencies will participate in a statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign this weekend, aiming to curb impaired driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway. The initiative, announced by Seneca County ... more
Romulus awarded funding for sewer improvements
The Town of Romulus has secured over $700,000 in state funding for water infrastructure upgrades, including $535,477 in interest-free financing and a $178,483 grant from the Environmental Facilities Corporation. The funds will support sanitary sewer ... more
Seneca County backs Ovid’s fire recovery efforts
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors approved two measures Tuesday to aid Ovid’s recovery from a devastating January fire that destroyed an entire block, including 10 apartments and five businesses. One resolution supports strategic planning ... more
Two arrested in Waterloo for stealing extension ladder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a 24-foot extension ladder from a residence in the Town of Waterloo, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies took Payton J. Gallup, ... more
Lansing woman charged with felony DWI in Seneca County
A Lansing woman was arrested on a felony DWI charge following a traffic stop in the Town of Tyre, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Melissa Ipson on March 11 after ... more
Seneca County Board of Supervisors March 2025 Regular Meeting (webcast)
On Tuesday evening, March 11, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting inside the Seneca County Office Building in Waterloo. Full meeting video is below ... more
Seneca Falls police seek man wanted for failure to appear in court
The Seneca Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on an active warrant for failing to appear in court following a harassment conviction. Authorities say 37-year-old Jeffrey L ... more
Plea deals offered to Waterloo officials in burglary case
Waterloo Town Supervisor Don Trout and board member Bob Lotz have been offered plea deals to reduce their felony burglary charges to a misdemeanor. The two officials are accused of entering the town Highway Department ... more
Family seeks justice for Adam Lafferty’s Five Points death
Over 150 people gathered at the Rose Union Community Building to remember Adam Lafferty, who was killed in December while serving time at Five Points Correctional Facility. The Finger Lakes Times reports that homicide has ... more
Seneca Falls police search for wanted sex offender registry violator
Authorities in Seneca Falls are searching for a man wanted for violating the Sex Offender Registry by failing to report a change of address. The suspect, Colton R. Price, 30, is required by law to ... more
Seneca Falls man arrested for failing to pay motel bill
A Seneca Falls man was arrested last week after police say he stayed at a local motel for more than a month without paying. Theodore Chaney, 68, was taken into custody by the Town of ... more
Seneca Falls Parks & Rec planning Yankees-Mets trip in May
The Seneca Falls Parks and Recreation Department are planning a trip to Yankee Stadium for a game between the Mets and the Yankees in May. Subway Series Matchup – Yankees vs. Mets Day Trip! ⚾️🚨 ... more
Lightning strike caused house fire in Waterloo, causing heavy damage
A lightning strike ignited a house fire in Waterloo on Wednesday night, causing significant damage but no injuries, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. At 9:40 p.m., the Seneca County 911 Center received a ... more
New Jersey man arrested for DWI in Tyre
A New Jersey man was arrested early Friday morning in the Town of Tyre for driving while intoxicated, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies stopped Izaias Sutuj Patzan, 31, of Ocean Township, NJ, ... more
Phelps man arrested for shoplifting, burglary at Seneca Falls Walmart
A Phelps man was arrested on Saturday after police say he shoplifted from Walmart despite being previously banned from the store. Jason B. Osgood, 53, was taken into custody by the Town of Seneca Falls ... more
Seneca Falls police warn residents of rising job scam tactics
The Seneca Falls Police Department is warning residents to be on high alert for job scams that trick victims into paying upfront costs for fake employment opportunities. Scammers are posing as legitimate companies, offering fraudulent ... more
BOYS BASKETBALL: Waterloo’s season ends in Class B1 Final
The Waterloo boys basketball team was chasing their first sectional title in 53 years, but their bid came up short with a 62-53 loss to World of Inquiry in the Class B1 Championship on Saturday ... more
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Second-half scoring drought costs Mynderse in season-ending loss to Hornell
The Mynderse girls' basketball team was 16 minutes away from pulling off a stunning upset in the Class B1 Final on Friday night at Finger Lakes Community College. However, a prolonged second-half scoring drought proved ... more
