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Seneca Meadows to host 23rd annual mulch giveaway in Waterloo
A long-running community giveaway aimed at supporting residents and local families will return next month as Seneca Meadows prepares for its 23rd annual Mulch Day. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 from 7 ... more
Waterloo to honor Purple Heart recipients in June as application deadline nears
Plans are underway in Waterloo to recognize local Purple Heart recipients this summer, with officials urging residents to submit applications ahead of an early May deadline. The Village of Waterloo Purple Heart Committee will host ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 15 scoreboard
Big-time scoring efforts and dominant pitching outings highlighted Wednesday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports action. In boys lacrosse, Jackson Mead poured in six goals and added an assist to lead Victor, while on the girls side ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 14 scoreboard
A wave of standout individual efforts defined Tuesday’s action across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. In boys lacrosse, Tariku Blueye totaled seven goals and four assists to lead Marcus Whitman, while Brayden Arber netted seven goals for ... more
Failure to yield cited in two-car crash with injuries in Waterloo
A Waterloo man was cited after a two-car crash at a busy intersection left two people hospitalized Sunday morning. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 96 and Brewer Road, ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 13 scoreboard
Monday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports slate was fueled by key performances across girls lacrosse and softball. In lacrosse, Leah Sheridan erupted for five goals and two assists to lead Canandaigua, while Lila Kubrich scored five ... more
Waterloo man jailed after domestic incident, accused of violating order of protection
A Waterloo man is facing multiple charges after police say he prevented another person from leaving during a domestic incident in Seneca Falls, in violation of an existing order of protection. The Seneca Falls Police ... more
Sisters named valedictorian, salutatorian for Waterloo Class of 2026
Two sisters who have spent years pushing each other to succeed have earned the top academic honors for the Waterloo High School Class of 2026. Anna Olsowske was named valedictorian and Rachel Olsowske salutatorian, capping ... more
Ex Waterloo official pleads in break-in case
A break-in at a town facility ended with a no-jail plea deal in Seneca County, according to the Finger Lakes Times. A former Waterloo official admitted to damaging property during the 2024 incident. Bob Lotz ... more
Community rallies with fundraiser after Waterloo fire destroys home
A community fundraiser has quickly gained traction after a devastating house fire destroyed a Town of Waterloo home earlier this week, leaving a local family with nothing. A GoFundMe campaign organized by Bethann Linehan has ... more
Geneva man charged with DWI after late-night traffic stop in Waterloo
A Geneva man is facing driving while intoxicated charges following a traffic stop late Wednesday night in Waterloo. Rufus Johnson, 65, was arrested April 9 around 11:04 p.m. after police observed a vehicle failing to ... more
Seneca Falls, Waterloo fire departments announce officer election results
Fire departments in Seneca Falls and Waterloo have finalized their leadership slates for the coming year following annual elections held this week. The Seneca Falls Fire Department conducted its election with results pending approval by ... more
Waterloo man charged with DWI after hit-and-run crash
A Waterloo man is facing drunk driving charges after police say he fled the scene of a property damage crash earlier this week. Waterloo police arrested 39-year-old Brian J. Boisvert at approximately 4:35 p.m. on ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 9 scoreboard
A mix of extra-inning drama, overpowering pitching, and high-powered offenses set the tone across the Wayne-Finger Lakes on Thursday night, with Wayne softball needing extra frames to prevail and Mynderse’s Haley Young turning in a ... more
House destroyed in Waterloo fire; residents safe, dog missing
A home in the Town of Waterloo was destroyed Wednesday night after a fire tore through the structure while no one was inside. Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Thompson said deputies responded around 8:36 p.m. to ... more
Waterloo man charged with aggravated DWI after traffic stop
A Waterloo man is facing multiple charges after police said he was driving with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. The Waterloo Police Department reported the arrest of Thomas J. Seeger, ... more
Man arrested on Waterloo trespassing warrant
Deputies arrested a man Wednesday morning on an active warrant tied to a trespassing case in the Town of Waterloo. Joshua J. Farrell, 35, was taken into custody at 11:46 a.m. on a warrant issued ... more
Waterloo honors Purple Heart heroes
Waterloo is calling on residents to help recognize wounded veterans, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as the village prepares to add names to its Purple Heart Monument. Officials will engrave eligible recipients’ names in ... more
Court delays former Waterloo supervisor’s burglary case again
A judge hit pause again on a high-profile burglary case after saying he needs more time to review filings, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Pretrial arguments for former Waterloo Town Supervisor Don Trout were ... more
