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Erratic driver complaint in Waterloo leads to Geneva man’s arrest

On June 11 state troopers responded to a report of an erratic driver on Border City Road in the town of Waterloo. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Juan J. Galvezperez of Geneva was arrested on ... more
Seneca County to study ambulance service solutions as North Seneca experiences financial challenges

The Seneca County Board of Supervisors is taking a closer look at ambulance service there. The issue, which has been lightly debated over the last few months, will be part of a $48,000 study. The ... more
Quick response limits damage of Waterloo structure fire

An incident in Waterloo on Tuesday could have been much worse if not for the quick work of first responders. Sirens rang out throughout the village around 3:45 p.m. as crews from several districts responded ... more
Finger Lakes Gaming, Sen. Helming say Rochester site would impact tax-paying casinos in region

While there's been a lot of talk over the last two days about a possible casino being built in the Rochester-area - one local legislator is weighing into it - saying other local casinos should ... more
Quality Inn to be rebranded Lux Hotel after renovation

Big changes are coming to the current Quality Inn in Seneca Falls. Victor Nelson has been named general manager of the hotel; and the facility will undergo a 'total renovation', according to hotel representatives. The ... more
Connecticut historian challenges Waterloo’s status as ‘birthplace’ of Memorial Day

Connecticut-based historian, Marshall “Mike” Berdan, has called into question the 1966 Congressional designation of Waterloo, New York, as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. The Finger Lakes Times reported a lengthy piece in Friday's paper, ... more
Double fatal accident after Waterloo man flees Waterloo police under investigation

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office has provided an update on a double fatal accident that happened on Thursday a little before 1 a.m. in the town of Waterloo. According to a news release, the accident ... more
Waterloo man accused of sexual extortion in Pennsylvania
Police arrested a 23-year-old Waterloo resident following a warrant investigation out of Pennsylvania. Zane Walentukonis was taken into custody in Seneca Falls for a felony warrant out of Pennsylvania. He's accused of sexual extortion and ... more
Comedian Matt Rife schedules additional dates at del Lago after selling out six shows this August

Matt Rife is coming to del Lago Resort & Casino … again! The rising comedian and actor, who's popularity has skyrocketed in recent months, recently announced a global tour through 2023 and 2024. The ProbleMATTic ... more
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
