The New York State Legislature adjourned before 10 p.m. Wednesday without voting on a bill aimed at derailing a proposed garbage incinerator in Romulus. The bill was a top priority among dozens of local officials and businesses in the Finger Lakes, and it had passed the Senate unanimously. Supporters of the measure had expected it... more

The New York State Senate passed the bill to block a proposed garbage incinerator project from moving forward at the former Seneca Army Depot in the Town of Romulus. Circular EnerG is seeking to build a garbage incinerator that would require the daily delivery of more than 2,500 tons of trash to operate. “This is... more

A 31-year-old Seneca Falls man pleaded guilty in Seneca County Court on Monday to felony strangulation, and will serve a year in County Jail. The court action came months after a violent domestic incident earlier this year. Steven Grillone, 31, pleaded guilty to the Class D felony charge of second-degree strangulation, with one year of... more

Deputies say a 34-year-old Romulus man was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center after a motorcycle accident on State Route 414. The accident happened on Friday around 12:30 am when Cory Matthew, 34, was northbound on Route 414 in Lodi when his motorcycle struck a deer – causing him to be thrown from the bike. He... more

Mark Benjamin, Seneca Meadows Relations Director, presented the Ford Memorial Library with a $1,300 grant to fund the Rick Riordan inspired Camp Half-Blood. Youth ages 8 and up will be immersed in mythology from diverse cultures while enjoying hands-on activities, including catapult launching, and games with library staff. This is a must-attend camp for all... more

This cute playful kitten loves to play on our stack of firewood. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

Deputies say a 59-year-old Avoca resident was charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records after an alleged $3,000 theft from a Town of Lodi business at an earlier date. Michelle M. Cornaire, 59, was charged with third-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records after allegedly stealing more than $3,000 from a local business... more

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of two inmates at the Seneca County Correctional Facility after they were found to be possessing prison contraband inside the facility. Daniel Vorrasi, 50, and James Ludwig, 45, both inmates at the facility were charged with two counts of promoting prison contraband. Luce says the charge is... more

This year, 17 South Seneca seniors have been awarded the distinction of honor graduate by earning a grade point average of 88 or higher. Honor graduates will wear a colored stole around their neck during the graduation ceremony at South Seneca High School Saturday, June 23rd. Some students will be additionally designated cum laude, magna... more

On Tuesday at 9:08 pm the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a Lodi man at Walmart after a larceny investigation involving prescription pills. Keith L. Champion, 54, of Lodi was arrested after police were called to the Walmart where a store customer reported that a medication he had just purchased was stolen out... more

Schuyler County is the latest local government to oppose the proposed “Circular enerG” garbage incinerator project at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, Seneca County, New York. Citing environmental concerns, negative effects on agriculture and tourism, and local opposition from the Town of Romulus and County of Seneca, the Schuyler County Legislature voted Monday... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday members of the narcotics unit arrested a Waterloo man on drug charges after an investigation at the Seneca County Correctional Facility. Shane W. Harris, 28, was charged with one count Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Promoting Prison Contraband, both Class A... more

Mary Anne Kowalski is an outspoken opponent of a proposed rate hike for customers of Seneca County Water District No. 1. She claims the increase, which is set to take effect July 1, is premature and based on incomplete financial information. “I have tried repeatedly to get this information from the county manager and the... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on June 3rd at approximately 10:03 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Varick resident following a domestic incident and traffic stop. Del Bahmann, 46, was arrested after a 911 call where witnesses reported a domestic incident occurring in a vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle on State Route 414 and... more

Genesee Symphony Orchestra Music Director and South Seneca graduate S. Shade Zajac will again bring the Seneca Summer Music Festival Orchestra to-gether at the South Seneca High School Auditorium in Ovid, this time at 7:30PM on Saturday, June 16th with a concert entitled “100 Years of Lenny: A celebration of the life and works of... more

Seneca County is in a good place. That was the message from Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley and Majority Leader Lee Davidson, who were in-studio on Tuesday talking about the County’s efforts and progress moving forward. They provided an update on the Route 318 sewer project, continued legal action with the Cayuga Indian Nation,... more

Deputies arrested a 39-year-old Romulus man after a domestic incident on Sunday. Christopher A. Naused, 39, of Romulus was charged with criminal obstruction a breathing. The charges is a misdemeanor, according to deputies, who say that he is accused of choking a female during a domestic incident. Due to her breathing being obstructed – he... more

The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the first anniversary of Seneca Coffee House, 2160 East Seneca Street in Ovid on Saturday, June 2nd at 10AM. Seneca Coffee House began as a family affair in 2017. A small espresso bar in the village of Ovid, with a vision... more

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of a 28-year-old Romulus man following a domestic incident that occurred on May 27th. Luce says Timothy M. Patchen, 28, of Romulus was arrested on Tuesday, May 29th after a 911 call was made by Geneva General Hospital – who reported that a female arrived in the... more

Found this rabbit near the nest trying to hide but soaking up some sun after the rain. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more