County manager says state of Seneca County is good

Published: 04/15/2019 @ 07:01 pm | Updated: 04/15/2019 @ 08:53 pm

After a little over seven months on the job, Seneca County Manager Mitch Rowe said he can safely say that the state of the county is good. “Despite the critical 2017 audit, we are now in a strong position,’’ Rowe said. “All of the corrections and adjustments recommended for 2017 have been made. Halle Stevens, our finance director, is doing... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Seneca Co. Sheriff Tim Luce on progress, campaign, and future

Published: 04/14/2019 @ 12:00 am | Updated: 04/05/2019 @ 12:07 pm

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce is seeking re-election. Four years into his first term as Sheriff – things have moved quickly. In this week’s Sunday Conversation – Sheriff Luce talks about his efforts to maintain and bolster accreditation, work toward a safer community, while balancing the needs of his office and its residents. He discusses the things he’d like to... more

Supervisors go with Hunt Engineers after contentious public comment during BOS meeting

Published: 04/11/2019 @ 10:00 pm | Updated: 04/11/2019 @ 10:09 pm

Seneca Falls took center stage during the public comment period of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Tuesday. The supervisors considered a pair of resolutions in committee last month, which came before the full-board on Tuesday to determine who would provide engineering services for Seneca County. An infiltration and inflow study for Seneca County’s two sewer districts... more

Deputies: Ovid man charged with felony DWI after being found unconscious in middle of intersection

Published: 04/11/2019 @ 08:15 am

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Thursday at approximately 1 a.m. a 24-year-old Ovid resident was arrested on felony DWI charges following an investigation. Deputies charged Trevon N. Kangumine, 24, of Ovid with felony driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, obstructing traffic at an intersection, and open container. The arrest stems from an investigation into the report... more

Two sent to hospital after crash on SR 414 in Fayette

Published: 04/11/2019 @ 08:11 am

The Seneca county Sheriff’s Office reports that on Wednesday at approximately 6:40 a.m. deputies responded to a two-car personal injury crash on State Route 414 in Fayette. Deputies investigated and determined that Jennifer Carroll, 38, was traveling north when she became distracted and rear-ended a vehicle operated by 19-year-old Timothy Sanpietro. Deputies say he was stopped and attempting to turn... more

Deputies: Ovid man accused of stealing morphine from Ovid business

Published: 04/09/2019 @ 12:14 pm

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of an Ovid man on drug-related charges following an investigation into the larceny of prescription medications. Steven C. Mayo, 40, of Ovid was taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit following an investigation into the larceny of prescription medications from a local business. He’s accused of stealing a controlled substance –... more

Romulus man charged with DWI after suspicious vehicle investigation

Published: 04/09/2019 @ 11:27 am

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a 24-year-old Romulus resident following an investigation into a ‘suspicious vehicle’. Deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle at the FasTrac in Ovid on April 9th. Following the investigation, Davis Sheldon, 24, of Romulus was charged with DWI and driving with a BAC over 0.08%. He was released on appearance tickets and will... more

Seven properties may go to Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank

Published: 03/29/2019 @ 03:28 pm | Updated: 03/29/2019 @ 03:50 pm

Seven blighted, abandoned, tax-delinquent properties in Seneca County may soon be owned by the Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank Corporation for a mere $1. The Board of Supervisors Ways & Means Committee voted 5-0 Tuesday to withhold the seven properties from the upcoming tax foreclosure sale and transfer them to the county-sponsored land bank for rehabilitation or removal for redevelopment.... more

INSIDE THE FLX: John Nabinger discusses campaign for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

Published: 03/28/2019 @ 12:50 am | Updated: 03/28/2019 @ 05:58 am

John Nabinger says his greatest quality as a candidate for District Attorney in Seneca County is his fairness and desire to see better for the community. This week Josh Durso caught up with Nabinger to discuss his campaign, the issues, and how he would approach the office if elected this fall. Nabinger will first have to make it through a... more

Borst announces plan to seek Ovid supervisor seat

Published: 03/20/2019 @ 05:01 am | Updated: 03/20/2019 @ 05:15 am

With incumbent Town Supervisor Walt Prouty not seeking re-election, Town Board member Joseph Borst has made known his interest in the position. Borst announced Monday that he is circulating petitions for the Republican, Conservative and Independence party lines to run for supervisor. Borst, 45, lives at 7169 Route 89 and is in his third, four-year term on the Town Board.... more

Shipley calls on Albany to address ‘Upstate’ issues; thanks Corona for 20 years of service

Published: 03/13/2019 @ 06:54 am

It’s time for state legislators and Governor Andrew Cuomo to deal with the many challenges facing the Finger Lakes region. That was the resounding message from Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley (R-Waterloo), who took last night’s meeting as an opportunity to address the lengthy list of concerns the legislators have with Albany’s efforts. “I feel it is... more

DRONE VIEW: The historic Three Bears in Ovid (video)

Published: 03/11/2019 @ 02:16 pm | Updated: 03/11/2019 @ 02:17 pm

The Three Bears are a complex of buildings built in the mid-19th Century in Ovid, Seneca County in the Greek Revival style. Papa Bear, the largest of the buildings, was the county courthouse in Seneca County. Here is a unique view of the structures as captured in late February and compiled by Kenny Fellers and submitted to FingerLakes1.com… . more

CHAMPIONSHIP REWIND: Watch all of this weekend’s Sectional Championship games on FL1 Sports

Published: 03/03/2019 @ 11:18 am | Updated: 03/03/2019 @ 09:31 pm

Six Wayne-Finger Lakes high school teams competed for Sectional Championships on Friday and Saturday night. Settle in for a day long marathon of all the games that aired live on FL1 Radio, restreamed with full video. Our schedule for the video replays is below along with FL1 Sports live broadcast schedule for the next 3 days… Lyons vs. Red Jacket... more

Most supervisors in Seneca County will run again in 2019

Published: 03/03/2019 @ 12:16 pm

Eight Seneca County Board of Supervisors members whose terms expire this year have said they will seek re-election in November. The following people said they are circulating nominating petitions to run again: • Ernest Brownell of Junius. • Bob Hayssen of Varick. • Michael Reynolds of Covert,. • David Kaiser of Romulus. • Lee Davidson of Lodi. • Ralph Lott... more

DYNASTY STALLED: Late South Seneca surge not enough to capture 4th straight title, Oakfield-Alabama wears C3 crown

Published: 03/02/2019 @ 04:40 pm | Updated: 03/02/2019 @ 04:41 pm

The South Seneca Lady Falcons basketball program has been the most dominant in all of Section V over the past three seasons. Under the direction of head coach Heather Mott, each of the last three seasons ended with a Sectional title, two with trips to the state final four, and one with a Class C State Championship. On Saturday afternoon... more

RADIO REPLAY: Newark & South Seneca go for Section V titles on Saturday morning (FL1 Sports)

Published: 03/01/2019 @ 01:38 am | Updated: 03/02/2019 @ 02:44 pm

CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE-HEADER TONIGHT: Lyons faces Red Jacket; Midlakes girls & Marcus Whitman go for titles (FL1 Sports)

Rise and shine basketball fans! FingerLakes1.com was live at 8:45 AM as Newark takes on Greece-Odyssey bright and early in the Blue Cross Arena in the Class B1 Championship game followed by South Seneca vs. Oakfield-Alabama at Victor High School for the girls Class C3 title. Full audio replay or the broadcasts are below with video replays coming up later... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Christopher Folk talks platform as he runs for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

Published: 02/28/2019 @ 06:30 am | Updated: 03/02/2019 @ 10:19 am

INSIDE THE FLX: Christopher Folk previews his race for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

Christopher Folk says his unique experiences make him the ideal candidate for Seneca County District Attorney. With background in the tech space, plenty of management experience, and time spent in local courts as Waterloo Town Judge – Folk believes one of the keys to being a strong District Attorney is understanding how to grow and become better in the position.... more

SECTIONAL WEDNESDAY REPORT: South Seneca one win away from 4th straight title; Wayne sees historic run come to a close

Published: 02/28/2019 @ 12:11 am

Wednesday’s winter storm wreaked havoc on the Section V boys and girls semifinal round with multiple games being rescheduled to Thursday. Several games were still contested last night, despite the weather. The two-time defending Section V Class A2 Champion Wayne Eagles saw their season come to an with a loss to top seed East High at Victor High School. The... more

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