Bill Roege, who recently took over as HABs Director for Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association, says the last seven days have proven to be busy for volunteers working around Seneca Lake to identify harmful algal blooms. Last week, Frank DiOrio was a guest on FingerLakes1.com’s Sunday Conversation, outlining some of the things that SLPWA had... more

Kyle Barnhart, while not a Democrat in affiliation, will be running on the top line of this November’s election in Lodi, Seneca County. Barnhart currently serves as mayor in the Village of Lodi; and wants to bring renewed focus to village, town, and county representation by serving as Town Supervisor. This week he sat down... more

Last year at this time the Seneca County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution instructing Sheriff Tim Luce to lead an investigative effort into Former County Manager John Sheppard and Former Finance Director Brandi Deeds. In January of this year that investigation concluded, according to Luce. “The investigation has been completed, all the interviews are... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation of a family dispute, which left a Waterloo woman charged with assault; and a victim pepper-sprayed. Deputies say that on September 27th at approximately 9:30 a.m. they were called to the Fastrac and McDonalds in Ovid for a family dispute. Following an investigation, deputies charged Heather N.... more

What’s up with all the algae? While experts and scientists battle with the ‘what’ is causing dozens of blooms each summer in lakes around the region – spotters with one volunteer organization are putting in the work to alert residents about harmful algae blooms; and where they pop up. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is... more

Deputies report the arrest of an Interlaken resident following a traffic stop on State Route 96. Catlyn Steger, 31, of Interlaken was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, possession of marijuana, and failure to stop at a stop sign after a traffic stop on September 28th around 1 a.m. Steger was committed to the Seneca County... more

Final approval was unanimously given Thursday by the Board of Directors of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency to a financial incentive package for Seneca Dairy Systems in Romulus. A package containing a $1.48 million Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement, an exemption from paying an estimated $1.3 million in sales tax and a... more

Republican Mark Benjamin will have competition this fall in the race to become the next Lodi Town supervisor, as Democrat Kyle Barnhart will run against him in the Nov. 5 election. While he admits a competitive race is good for the community, his goal remains steadfast to improve overall quality of life in Lodi. “I’ve... more

The Trailblazers PAC wants to see politics done differently. The organization was founded by Leslie Danks Burke following her own election bid for state senate in which she came up short against Republican Tom O’Mara. Several election cycles later, the organization she founded is having a bigger impact than anyone likely would have imagined. “We’ve... more

From September through October, you can head to Varick Winery in Romulus to chuck pumpkins. The pumpkin chuckin’ opens at 9:30 a.m. on weekends ONLY! It works by putting pumpkins inside giant slingshots and aiming them at different targets. Large groups who are planning to attend are asked to call ahead of time at 315-549-8797.... more

Blindsided a month ago by intense public alarm over reports that their public drinking water showed traces of PFAS-class chemicals, officials in Watkins Glen and Montour Falls and Waterloo confirmed last week that they are in the process of checking it out. No new tests results are in yet, but they’re said to be in... more

Seneca County might finally be getting somewhere with one of its most-complex issues. The Board of Supervisors met in a special committee session Monday night to discuss the future of a sewer use law, which will be introduced to the full-board after successful passage through committee. “This has been one of the biggest issues in... more

Seneca White Deer, Inc. are set to host their historical and unprecedented Run With the Deer 5k, 10k and 13.1 half marathon race series this Saturday, October 5 at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus. Runners will race the within bordered-fencing of the actual wildlife complex preserve where they may encounter the famed white... more

The Seneca Falls Environmental Action Committee is sending out a survey to those running for office in Seneca County. The survey consists of eight questions; and aims to see where each stands on important environmental questions related to policy in Seneca County. For those on the SFEAC – it’s a way to create accountability moving... more

Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Annual Day of Service taking place this Saturday, October 5th for the towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid, and Romulus being organized by Seneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions (STEPS).  Participants who want to give back to their community by helping with a variety of projects, should gather at the... more

Tom Fox wants to be elected to another two-year term as chairman of the Seneca County Republican Party. Fox, a member of the Varick Town Board, served as Seneca County sheriff from 1991 to 2003. The county Republican Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fayette Fire House on Route 414 for its... more

Attorney Christopher Folk of Waterloo, who lost the Republican Party primary election for Seneca County district attorney, has been endorsed by the Serve America Movement Party. Folk, who resisted efforts by county Republicans to have him drop out of the race, also will appear on the Libertarian and Working Families party lines in November. He... more

Deteriorated, vacant and unsafe houses in Romulus and Ovid will be demolished as the first step in their resale and reuse. The Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank Corp. Board of Directors voted Tuesday to award a contract to Bronze Contracting LLC of Remsen for $54,900, the lowest of four bids received, to demolish houses at... more

The New York State Department of Health announced it and the University at Albany’s School of Public Health received a $1 million grant to study PFAS over the next five years. Officials say the study will look at the exposures of residents living in communities with drinking water contaminated with per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). New... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on September 24th at approximately 2:30 p.m. deputies arrested a 35-year-old fugitive from justice who was being released from Willard DTC. Jeremiah R. Keppel, 35, was wanted for felony parole violations in Iowa, according to deputies. The felony violations are related to escape and methamphetamine charges. Deputies say... more