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Looking white at Sampson State Park (photo)

Although the snow creates a white world there are still various colors mixed in the landscape at some places. Taken at Sampson State Park on Saturday morning. Photo by Rachel Burkholder ... more
Former Varick employee charged with stealing $166K pleads guilty

Sentencing will be held April 9th for the former Varick Town Court clerk who admitted to stealing upwards of $166,999 over a span of seven years. Julie Dougherty, 44, of Varick pleaded guilty this week ... more
Sheriff Luce: Former Waterloo trio charged after major investigation into string of burglaries

An extensive investigation into burglaries and larcenies in Seneca County has been concluded with the arrest of three former Waterloo residents. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says the the crimes committed in this case encompassed ... more
Man taken into custody for failing to appear on assault, child endangerment charges in Seneca County

Deputies say a man with no permanent address was taken into custody in Seneca County after a bench warrant was issued on a number of charges following an incident last year. Dustin E. Robinson, 25, ... more
Gorgeous sunset on Seneca Lake (photo)

Sunday evening at Sampson State Park where the sunset was beautiful. Photo by Rachel Burkholder ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Stephen Harkness of MacDougall (podcast)

Stephen Harkness, a native of MacDougall, New York in Seneca County, became the second most wealthy American of his time through a partnership with John D. Rockeller of Richford, NY. This episode tells the story ... more
Non-profit group aims to better south Seneca County communities
A new nonprofit organization known as the Backbone Ridge Benevolent Association Inc. has been formed to benefit areas of south Seneca County and northern Schuyler County. The purposes of the corporation, according to Steven Hall ... more
WEBER THIS WEEK: Marisa Rubé & Rachel Gregory of Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes (podcast)

Marisa Rubé, executive director of Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes is in-studio along with assistant director Rachel Gregory to talk about her organization that provides services, at no charge, for individuals, children, and families ... more
BEYOND THE FENCE: A step back in time at former depot
A bit south of the former township of Kendaia on Route 96A, a small rest stop curves off amid trees and field. Many travelers pass it by without thought, heading either south toward Ovid or ... more
Circular EnerG moves to bypass Romulus Planning Board as hundreds turn out for forum at Romulus HS

A frigid winter weekend didn’t keep interested community members from the forum held at Romulus High School on Sunday. Dr. Paul Connett, Professor Emeritus in Environmental Chemistry at St. Lawrence University, who has more than ... more
Frozen fire hydrant at Sampson (photo)

This shot featured a fire hydrant at Sampson State Park, which had been frozen over thanks to the mist from Seneca Lake. Photo by Rachel Burkholder ... more
Frigid cold continues along Seneca Lake (photo)

The lake is beautiful and day of the year and the frigid temperatures create a beauty of it’s own. Friday’s temperature didn’t go much above 5 degrees and the wind made it feel even colder ... more
Tours will continue at Seneca Army Depot throughout winter

White Deer Tours will continue, three days a week, throughout the winter months, according to Dennis Money, president of Seneca White Deer, Inc. (SWD). The tours are scheduled for 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m ... more