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Seneca Falls board activates new rules; 80-person limit, metal detectors to be used
Published: 11 hours ago
The Town of Seneca Falls has decided that the “tone and rhetoric” have grown to be a concern at monthly board meetings. Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, working in coordination with Police Chief Stu Peenstra released new guidelines for all future …more
Flooding possible as thunderstorms develop on Friday
Published: 15 hours ago
Thunderstorms with heavy downpours, which could lead to some flash flooding is expected to develop this afternoon. Around 3 pm is when FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says the storms will begin to fire up, which could lead to some poor drainage …more

Seneca Falls Police: Have you seen this gator?
Published: 15 hours ago
The Seneca Falls Police Department is asking the public for it’s help locating a missing John Deere Utility Gator. Police say sometime between June 13th around 6:30 pm and June 14th at …more
Trevor’s Gift Backpack Program kicks into gear for summer vacation
Published: 14 hours ago
School has ended, but the Trevor’s Gift Backpack Program’s efforts to feed hungry children in Waterloo has not. During the summer nutritionally needy children can receive backpack food at the Waterloo Memorial …more
Beverly Shelter Pets of the Week: Some of the Boys
Published: 23 hours ago
The boys at the Beverly Animal Shelter are being featured this week. You can find them in all shapes, sizes and temperaments. Each of these boys is hoping for someone just like …more
DEC to sample the air in Seneca Falls
Published: 1 day ago
Air samples will be tested for toxins at four locations in the town where children gather. The state Department of Environmental Conservation Tuesday approved the application of the Seneca Falls Environmental Action …more
del Lago unveils new ‘slot’ technology for tournament play
Published: 2 days ago
del Lago Resort & Casino will be debuting new technology this weekend, during an interactive slot tournament on Saturday from 5 to 9 pm. The new technology provides a way for players …more
Muranda Cheese Company unveiling new event barn this weekend
Published: 2 days ago
A barn built in 1891 is getting ready to see new use, as Muranda Cheese Company is set to hold an “Open Barn” event this weekend. The barn will be available to …more

Storm bears down on Wolfy’s (photo)
The storm was bearing down on Wolfy’s along Cayuga Lake in Seneca Falls. Photo by Mary Sandroni.more
Unsettled weather returns for Finger Lakes
The next couple days are going to be wet in the Finger Lakes. Rain chances are going to gradually increase throughout the day on Thursday, according to FLX …more
Nozzolio tapped to lead economic development initiative for Finger Lakes
A private institution with deep business and family roots in the area announced a major new initiative that will promote the Finger Lakes region as a great place …more
DEC expands water quality monitoring program to all 11 Finger Lakes
All 11 Finger Lakes will now have citizen scientists collecting water quality data that is state-certified, a new development spurred on by the Finger Lakes Water Hub. Scott …more
Multiple tractor-trailers involved in accident between Exits 41, 40 on Thruway
Emergency crews from northern Seneca County were called to mile marker 3157 on the New York State Thruway after a mid-morning accident involving at least two tractor-trailers slowed, …more
Summer kicks off with sun, mid-70s for Finger Lakes
If mid-70s with plenty of sunshine is something you like — then summer is going to get off to the right start. Wednesday is going to see temperatures …more
US Lacrosse honors for 12 players in Section V
US Lacrosse announced its annual national awards, and the governing body’s girls lacrosse All-American and All-Academic teams includes 12 players from Section V schools. A pair of the …more
Arrest made in Seneca Falls church burglary
On Friday, June 16th at approximately 11 am members of the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a former-Seneca Falls resident after an investigation into a December 2016 burglary …more
del Lago Summer IPA to launch this week
del Lago Resort & Casino is about to add one more unique feature to its repertoire. As it continues its promise to partner with local businesses, the resort …more
Pleasant days coming for FLX
The forecast looks good through the middle of the week. It’ll get a little wet, with showers and perhaps some steady rain making their way into the region …more
Future of Seneca County manager to be discussed
Will John Sheppard continue as Seneca County manager? That will be the topic of the Government Operations Committee of the Board of Supervisors at a special meeting set …more
Flexible seating empowers Romulus students for better learning
By first grade, most children have heard the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” where a young girl invades the home of a family of bears and …more
GALLERY: Looking back at the Father’s Day storm
The weather was active on Father’s Day. While temperatures soared throughout the afternoon hours, the sky turned vibrant as a line of strong and severe thunderstorms moved through …more
Waterloo woman sent to Strong after crash on Hecker Rd.
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports that a 19-year-old Waterloo woman was transported to Geneva General Hospital, then Strong Memorial for treatment of injuries sustained during a serious …more
Rainbow over the library (photo)
The rainbows after a brief shower Monday night could be seen from the FingerLakes1.com Studio. Photo by Thom Prati.more
SF board member’s harassment case postponed
Seneca Falls Town Board member Thomas Ruzicka pleaded not guilty Friday to a second-degree harassment charge in Waterloo Town Court. Represented by attorney Rome Canzano of Auburn, the …more
Penfield man charged with DWI in Seneca Falls
On Sunday around 1:05 am the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a Penfield man after he was found to be driving while intoxicated. Edward J. Gleason, 45, was …more
Tractor-trailer bursts into flames in Tyre; no injuries reported
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says that on Friday around 9:52 am his office responded to State Route 414 in Tyre for a tractor-trailer fire. Deputies say that …more
Ettman will take on new role for Seneca County
David Ettman will not need a waiver of Seneca County’s residency requirement for his new job. A Varick resident, Ettman was appointed assistant county attorney this week by …more
Seneca Falls Little League week #8 report
Below are the results of the Seneca Falls Little League week #8 for games played from 6/11/2017 through 6/17/2017 as reported by managers of Major and Minor Divisions …more
Storms lead to power outages in FLX (photos)
While the strong and severe thunderstorms that moved through the Finger Lakes on Father’s Day packed quite a punch, the big impact after the storms passed wasn’t the …more
Seneca County Arts Council seeks entries for ‘Canal’ show
The Seneca County Arts Council seeks artists for its 22nd annual “Arts Along the Canal” juried art show, to be held Friday, July 14, through Saturday, Aug. 12, …more
Seneca County Democrats endorse candidates
The Seneca County Democratic Committee has endorsed two new challengers for seats on the Board of Supervisors. Ben Guthrie was endorsed to run on the Democratic line for …more
Rare sight in Fayette (photo)
A cover crop of barely, hairy vetch and sweet clover are maturing in Fayette. This scene is rare because these cover crops ordinarily are worked in by June. …more
Father’s Day turns stormy in the Finger Lakes
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which runs until 9 pm tonight. This is on top of the Flash Flood Watch, which runs for …more
Rainbow over Cayuga Lake (photo)
A beautiful double rainbow over Cayuga lake Friday evening. We didn’t need the rain but rainbows always make you think of a pot of gold. Photo by Ted …more
Plenty of sun, heat, and humidity this weekend in the Finger Lakes
Thursday was a wet one. Especially for the folks living in Ontario and Livingston counties, where cleanup efforts are ongoing. That said, temperatures will rise on Friday into …more
Seneca Falls man leaves scene of crash, charged with DWI
On Wednesday at 5:55 pm police arrested a Seneca Falls man for aggravated driving while intoxicated, and for a number of other reasons after a personal injury motor …more
Physical altercation leads to charges for Seneca Falls student
On Thursday around 10:53 am members of the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested an 18-year-old student following an unprovoked physical altercation. Police say Devin J. Verkey, 18, of …more
Seneca Meadows drops Article 78 suit against Seneca Falls
On Thursday, Seneca Meadows, Inc. announced that they filed a Notice of Voluntary Discontinuance regarding the Article 78 lawsuit against the Town of Seneca Falls. The discontinuance was …more
Cayuga Lake hydrilla fight gets $400K boost
A $400,000 award from the Aquatic Plant Control Research Program will be used to fight an invasive plant species in Cayuga Lake. The United States Army Corps of …more
del Lago hotel, spa set to open July 1st
Exactly five months to the day after del Lago Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public, its highly anticipated hotel and Spa del Lago are set …more
Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Time for a summer project?
Feels like summer has finally arrived. School is almost finished. The Beverly Animal Shelter has three exuberant dogs available for adoption. Sounds like it is time for a …more
UPDATE: What makes Spectrum customers so upset? Here are a few of the reasons
We live in polarizing times. There are dozens of issues in the Finger Lakes, which can easily be classified as “contentious.” The former-foundry site cleanup in Geneva, ongoing …more
CSEA critical of Seneca County for not being prepared to negotiate
Contract negotiations between Seneca County and Local 850 of the Civil Service Employees Association are off to a rocky start. At least that’s the way the CSEA sees …more
Seneca Co. DA: Karl Karlsen loses appeal
On June 6th the New York Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, rejected an appeal from Karl Karlsen, who killed his son for insurance money. In November …more
Finger Lakes Summer Cornhole Series in underway; heading to Watkins Glen next
The Finger Lakes Beer Trail Summer Cornhole Tournament Series is underway with the first 2 events of the 7 event summer schedule in the books. Results from the …more
Bell tower window (photo)
A new bell tower window was installed this week at Trinity Episcopal Church. Photo by Karen Barto.more
SMI gives update, speakers rail against landfill as supervisors meet
Seneca Meadows District Manager Kyle Black gave an update to the Seneca County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday regarding their ongoing efforts at the facility along State Route …more
MELISSA KILLELEAGH SHOW: Olan Mack of Seneca Co. House of Concern & holistic health practitioner Isabelle Wellauer of Auburn (podcast)
On this month’s edition of The Melissa Killeleagh Show on FingerLakes1.com, Seneca County House of Concern Executive Director Olan Mack is in-studio to talk about what inspires him …more

Storm bears down on Wolfy’s (photo)
The storm was bearing down on Wolfy’s along Cayuga Lake in Seneca Falls. Photo by Mary Sandroni.
Rainbow over the library (photo)
The rainbows after a brief shower Monday night could be seen from the FingerLakes1.com Studio. Photo by Thom Prati.
Rare sight in Fayette (photo)
A cover crop of barely, hairy vetch and sweet clover are maturing in Fayette. This scene is rare because these cover crops ordinarily are worked in by June. Due to the wet spring getting a plow on this field wasn’t possible. The afternoon light caught the barely awns nicely in this photo. Cover crops have become increasingly common, as a...
Bell tower window (photo)
A new bell tower window was installed this week at Trinity Episcopal Church. Photo by Karen Barto.