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Historic Seneca Falls building reopens as veteran housing
A long-vacant building in Seneca Falls is now home to 53 brand-new apartments, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The $24 million Huntington Apartments project transformed the historic 1870s Huntington Building into affordable housing, including ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with assault, child endangerment
A Seneca Falls man was arrested Monday morning following an investigation into an alleged assault involving children present. Jordan Cain, 44, was taken into custody by the Seneca Falls Police Department on July 21 at ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with harassment after bar dispute
A Seneca Falls man was arrested late Saturday night following an altercation at a local bar, according to police. Joseph McIlwain, 33, was taken into custody by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department on ... more
Seneca Falls woman arrested after domestic incident
A Seneca Falls woman was taken into custody early Saturday morning following a domestic incident, police said. Jessica Price, 40, was arrested by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department on July 26 at 5:53 ... more
Two arrested in Seneca Falls drug raid, children endangered
Two Seneca Falls residents were arrested Friday after police executed a search warrant at an apartment suspected of being used to distribute cocaine. Pravo R. Atherly, 47, and Gina M. Atherly, 58, were taken into ... more
Seneca Falls man arrested for criminal contempt
A 37-year-old man was arrested Friday in Seneca Falls on a charge of criminal contempt in the second degree. Police say Justin E. Helmick was taken into custody on July 25 and transported to the ... more
Seneca Falls Police earn national award for training excellence
The Seneca Falls Police Department has been nationally recognized for its commitment to officer training, earning Silver distinction from Lexipol for excellence in training management. This marks the first time the department has received such ... more
Auburn woman charged with aggravated DWI in Seneca Falls
A 29-year-old Auburn woman is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in Seneca Falls on Friday. LaQuasia Berry was arrested by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department on July 25 and charged with ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with petit larceny after theft report
A Seneca Falls man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a reported theft in town. Shane A. Yack, 53, was taken into custody by the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department on July 23 at 3:19 ... more
Mynderse Academy honored as NYSPHSAA School of Distinction
New York State Public High School Athletic Association has honored Mynderse Academy as a NYSPHSAA School of Distinction. Established in the 1991–92 school year, NYSPHSAA's Scholar-Athlete Team Award has a proud tradition of honoring academic ... more
Seneca Falls Library awarded $60K grant to expand services
The Seneca Falls Library has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Bonafiglia Family Foundation to enhance its programming and resources over the next three years. The funds will be distributed in annual installments of ... more
46th annual Rosenkrans Memorial Golf Tournament raises over $8,700 for cancer research
The 46th Annual Robert “Bob” Rosenkrans Memorial American Cancer Society Golf Tournament raised $8,720.60 to support cancer research and patient services, Generations Bank announced this week. The fundraiser, held on June 18 at the Seneca ... more
Seneca Falls man arrested again after violating court order
A Seneca Falls man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly trying to force his way into a home in violation of a court order, according to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. John L ... more
Rollover crash shuts down quiet street in Seneca Falls
Two people were trapped in a vehicle Monday evening after a rollover crash in Seneca Falls that brought a major emergency response and a full road closure. According to the Seneca Falls Fire Department, the ... more
Canal walk and scavenger hunt set for August 9
Seneca Falls will host a scenic stroll and scavenger hunt next month to support a vital community resource. The Canal Walk and Scavenger Hunt will take place on August 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ... more
Seneca Falls kicks off seasonal cleanup today
Seneca Falls residents are reminded that today marks the first of three scheduled spring and fall cleanup days organized by the town. The cleanup allows each household one truckload of yard debris to be picked ... more
Seneca Falls firefighters knock down duplex blaze within minutes
Fire crews in Seneca Falls responded quickly to a structure fire on Boston Avenue Thursday afternoon, containing the blaze before it could spread beyond the source. The Seneca County Communications Center dispatched multiple agencies at ... more
National Women’s Hall of Fame unveils powerful new exhibits
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is launching a series of bold and immersive exhibitions this summer, each illuminating overlooked stories and honoring groundbreaking contributions by women in American history. Opening August 1, Mary Church ... more
Seneca Meadows landfill near capacity, PFAS waste raises concern
Seneca Meadows, New York’s largest landfill, is nearing capacity while continuing to send over 24 million gallons of chemically contaminated leachate to Buffalo’s Bird Island Wastewater Plant, which doesn’t treat for PFAS, according to its ... more
