Category: Watkins Glen

Bitcoin mining interests have called Watkins Glen officials in recent weeks to explore the possibility of setting up a cryptocurrency processing operation within the village to take advantage of its cheap electric rates. The village enjoys a monthly allocation of about 6 ... MORE

Police in Watkins Glen are asking for the public’s help locating a flatbed truck that was stolen late-Wednesday. Police describe it as a 1988 Mack Truck, which was stolen from the Colonial Inn Motel on North Franklin St. around 8:40 p.m. It ... MORE

It will be at least another year before things return to normal in Watkins Glen. For  26 years, the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival has brought thousands of landlubbers and cardboard  sailors to town to enjoy the Seneca Lake waterfront, stroll a midway ... MORE

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two individuals- one from Lodi, and another from Elmira following a vehicle chase through several communities. Edward Robinson, 30, of Lodi and Nichole Paul, 29, of Elmira were both taken into custody on ... MORE

The superintendent of the Watkins Glen School District is retiring. The Odessa File reported that Greg Kelahan will step down as soon as a replacement is found. That is expected to happen over the next six months. His family plans to remain ... MORE

Last weekend we published a story about Watkins Glen Mayor Luke Leszyk and allegations of sexual harassment brought by Danielle Matthews. Matthews is the wife of former sergeant in charge of village police Brandon Matthews. Following that report, our newsroom filed a ... MORE

A Watkins Glen woman is speaking out about what she describes as long-term harassment and abuse at the hands of Village Mayor Luke Leszyk. The harassment predated his time as mayor, but only worsened after being elected to the village post. That ... MORE

New York State Police say a Watkins Glen man is dead after a crash on Saturday. It happened around 4:30 a.m. in the town of Veteran along Middle Road. When troopers arrived on-scene they located a full-size pickup truck that had been ... MORE

The Watkins Glen Police Department is asking for the public’s help with an investigation into a burglary that occurred at the South Seneca Marina. Two men are accused of stealing from the South Seneca Marina. Property was stolen from the business, as ... MORE

The Watkins Glen Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person who they would like to question regarding a theft at a local business. The theft took place Christmas Eve, according to police. The value of the theft exceeded ... MORE

Residents reported a power outage in Watkins Glen on Monday. The outage was reported by local officials around 4:30 p.m. While they said that crews were dispatched – there wasn’t any official word on when power would be restored. Shortly after residents ... MORE

The community is invited to take part in a newly created tradition this holiday season, as “Holiday Lights — Schuyler Style!” readies to illuminate the Watkins Glen area from Dec. 15, 2020 through Jan. 17, 2021. The event, which is sponsored by ... MORE

The Watkins Glen Central School District is switching to exclusively remote learning after Thanksgiving break. It’s a change that will last until students return to school for the next semester in January. Watkins Glen Superintendent Gregory Kelahan announced the change on Monday, ... MORE

For the last decade, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been celebrated nationally as Small Business Saturday — a day dedicated to supporting small businesses. The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce (WGACC) has embraced the effort and is partnering with more than ... MORE

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a 46-year-old Watkins Glen resident following an investigation into $50,000 that was stolen from a local business. Louis A. Latorre, 46, was charged with second-degree grand larceny, which is a Class C felony ... MORE