Seneca County

The Jamieson Ritter Foundation celebrated what would have been Officer Jamieson Ritter’s 28th birthday with a benefit dinner in Waterloo on Saturday. The event, fully supported by community donations, raised funds for scholarships aiding students ... more

Waterloo’s Board of Education has approved revised employment agreements for Superintendent Sarah Cupelli and Assistant Superintendent Christina Taylor. Cupelli, who started in July, will earn $195,000 annually with 3% raises starting in the second year ... more

The Seneca Falls Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of a 31-year-old Romulus man. Officers were dispatched to a local residence at 9 a.m., where they found evidence ... more

Turnout was significant to a fundraiser at the VFW Post 6200 near Ovid to support victims of a catastrophic fire. Community member Kelsy Thorn, who lost her home, expressed hope despite ongoing challenges. The event ... more

A Seneca Falls woman was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter on multiple occasions, according to the Seneca Falls Police Department. Michelle Voorhees, 33, was taken into custody at 8:38 ... more

A Rochester man was arrested on an active warrant during a traffic stop in the Town of Seneca Falls, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Warren C. Elliot, 37, was taken into custody on ... more

Residents across Cayuga, Seneca, Schuyler, Yates, Ontario, Wayne, and Tompkins counties should prepare for a bout of wintry weather this afternoon and overnight as a storm system moves through the region, the National Weather Service ... more

Public health officials in Ontario and Yates counties are investigating a potential outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) after 50 dead snow geese were discovered on the west side of Seneca Lake at Kashong ... more

On the final day of January, 38 high school basketball teams were in action across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region as part of a 19-game Friday. History was made in Honeoye as senior Kendall Parker poured ... more

The Bridgeport Fire District has announced a public referendum to be held on February 18, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Seneca Falls Fire Department West Station. The vote will determine whether the ... more

Cayuga Nation officials celebrated a historic milestone this week as Police Officer Jeffrey Davids became the first cadet from the Cayuga Nation Police Department to graduate from the U.S. Indian Police Academy. Davids completed the ... more

FL1 Radio live from Waterloo for a major game in the Finger Lakes East Girls Basketball race. The Newark Reds traveled to take on the Tigers and avenge their loss earlier in the season as ... more

Democrats in Waterloo have decided not to field candidates for two village trustee seats in the March 18 election, allowing for an all-Republican board by April. Party Chair Ted Young tells the Finger Lakes Times ... more

Acting Deputy U.S. Attorney General Emil Bove, a Seneca Falls native, warned of potential prosecution after Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne’s office released Jesus Romero-Hernandez, a Mexican migrant with a federal arrest warrant. Bove repotedly ... more

The January 21 fire in Ovid destroyed several businesses and left around 60 people jobless. The Finger Lakes Times reports workers are facing difficulties with unemployment claims, health insurance, and rebuilding their lives. In response, ... more

Thursday night was filled with Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball as 13 games took place across the region. Jamire Johnson stole the spotlight as he netted his 1,000th point on a free throw in the ... more

Following the January 21 fire that destroyed multiple businesses in Ovid, Town Supervisor Joe Borst tells the Finger Lakes Times it’s too early to know if owners will rebuild. Officials are offering support and exploring ... more

Family Hope Center, a pregnancy care provider, will host a Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser on February 15 at noon at Sunset Bowl in Border City. The event invites participants to collect pledges per pin or flat donations ... more

Avian Influenza has been confirmed in snow geese found dead along the shores of Seneca Lake, raising concerns for both wildlife and the local community. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association reported the first cases ... more

The Seneca County Board of Supervisors' committees moved forward on several key initiatives Tuesday evening, including airport development, housing infrastructure, and regional grant applications. The Economic Development, Tourism, and Housing Committee authorized advertising for bids ... more

Seneca Falls residents will vote on Feb. 18 to approve or reject the Bridgeport Fire District’s plan to purchase a new fire truck. The vote will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the firehouse on ... more