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Former Seneca County Court Clerk files lawsuit against Judge Porsch, other judicial district officials

A Geneva resident and former Seneca County Court Clerk has filed a lawsuit against Judge Barry Porsch, as well as other Seventh Judicial District officials alleging she was terminated because she wanted to become a ... more
Waterloo man threatened person with a knife in Seneca Falls

Police say a Waterloo man was arrested after he threatened a person with a knife. According to police, Lonnie Hunt, 32, used a knife to threaten a person on Rumsey Street. He was charged with ... more
Syracuse duo arrested after shoplifting at Waterloo outlet mall

State police in Waterloo arrested two Syracuse residents following a shoplifting investigation at the Waterloo Outlet Mall. Nusky James, 23, and Sharcarey James, 28, were both arrested for petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, ... more
HEP Sales ‘extremely grateful’ for quick action of first responders during fire

The team at HEP Sales and North Main Lumber have provided an update following the structure fire that damaged a portion of the building on Tuesday. A representative of HEP told FingerLakes1.com on Thursday the ... more
Daughtry is coming to The Vine on August 19

Daughtry is coming to The Vine. One of the most visible and consistent rock bands of the last 20 years is coming to del Lago Resort & Casino in Seneca County. Del Lago announced that ... more
Waterloo man accused of driving while intoxicated after stop over headlight

During a routine patrol on May 23 troopers from SP Waterloo station in New York State noticed a vehicle with a defective headlight on Waterloo-Geneva Road in the town of Waterloo. The driver, identified as ... more
Waterloo revitalization committee plans events to boost local businesses

In a bid to revitalize the town, Waterloo's Image, Identity, and Public Spaces Committee transformed into the Revitalization of Waterloo Committee in 2021. This change came after co-owner of Gridley Inn, Stephanie Krzysik, joined the ... more
Waterloo man faces felony drug charges in Seneca Falls

Police arrested a Waterloo man following a suspicious vehicle complaint at a local business. James Hennigan, 28, was arrested for two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. Following their arrival on scene ... more
Following Waterloo CSD budget rejection, new public hearing date set on next draft spending plan

Following the rejection of a proposed $50.1 million budget, voters in the Waterloo School District will have a second opportunity next month to approve a revised 2023-2024 school budget. In response to the budget's initial ... more
August trial date set for duo charged with 2022 shooting death in Seneca County

The trial date for Wayne Ellison Jr. and Christopher Kesterson, who stand accused in the 2022 fatal shooting of former local resident William Waugh, has been scheduled for August 21. Presided over by Judge Barry ... more
Waterloo voters reject budget: What happens next?

It doesn't happen very often, but one local school district will have to go back to the drawing board. The proposed 2023-2024 budget for the Waterloo School District was rejected by voters, falling short by ... more
North Seneca Ambulance needs funding from towns in Seneca County

The Fayette Town Board is deliberating a request for financial support from North Seneca Ambulance Inc. for their 2024 budget. In the board's May meeting, it was revealed that the Waterloo-based ambulance service seeks financial ... more
Woody’s Bar & Grille will not renew lease at Waterloo hotel

It's time for a change. Liz Legott-Comatis at Woody's Bar & Grille said in a Facebook post that the restaurant would not be renewing its lease with the Quality Inn located along State Route 414 ... more
Appeals court upholds Tohafjian 2018 murder conviction

An appeals court has upheld the conviction of Emerson “John” Tohafjian, a Varick man found guilty of first-degree murder for the July 2018 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend, Lori McConnell, and Chuck Andrus in Waterloo ... more
Seneca Community Players to host auditions for “Oliver!”

The Seneca Community Players are proud to announce their 2023 late summer musical, Oliver! This classic musical is based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, with book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The SCP ... more
LETTER: Former Waterloo BOE president concerned about taxes, spending in district

Editor's Note: This is an Letter to the Editor. It was not written by any member of the FingerLakes1.com team. If you would like to submit a letter for consideration please send it to [email protected] ... more
Deputies: Waterloo teen arrested for violating order of protection

Deputies report the arrest of a Waterloo teen following a traffic stop on State Route 318 and Grange Hall road in Junius. Bronc Petrie, 18, was arrested for second-degree criminal contempt because a passenger in ... more
Waterloo man charged after Lowes larceny investigation

State police arrested a Waterloo man following a larceny investigation in Waterloo. Troopers were called to the Lowes store in Waterloo where Ralph Teneyck, 40, was taken into custody. He was charged with petit larceny ... more
Waterloo teen charged with harassment after incident

Deputies say a Waterloo teen has been arrested after an incident in Seneca County. Devon Lee, 18, of Waterloo was charged with harassment after having 'unwanted contact' with an unnamed victim. Lee was issued an ... more