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Toxic algae bloom spreads from Varick to Taughannock
Health officials are warning the public to avoid sections of Cayuga Lake after widespread outbreaks of toxic algae were reported this week. According to the Seneca County Health Department, harmful algal blooms—known as HABs—have been ... more
Barn destroyed in Varick fire sparked by fan short
A barn in the Town of Varick was destroyed in a fire Monday afternoon, despite a massive emergency response that prevented the flames from spreading to nearby buildings. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson said the ... more
Several departments battle large barn fire in Seneca County
A barn fire in the town of Varick drew a full-county response Monday afternoon as thick black smoke and flames poured from the structure at 683 Hahnel Road. The fire, reported around 5 p.m., was ... more
Box truck crashes into buggy, two injured in Varick
A box truck struck a horse and buggy on Ernsberger Road in Varick on June 16, leaving two men injured and causing a power pole to collapse. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office identified the buggy ... more
Driver charged with aggravated DWI after Varick traffic stop
A 38-year-old Williamstown woman was arrested Saturday night for aggravated driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in the Town of Varick, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Amanda L. Wilsey was ... more
Authorities confirm Cayuga Lake car crash was intentional
A car that plunged into Cayuga Lake in the Town of Varick over the weekend did so intentionally, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on May 25 and resulted in the ... more
Varick man arrested for blocking 911 call during domestic
A Varick man was taken into custody after allegedly preventing a woman from calling 911 during a domestic dispute, authorities said. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reported that deputies arrested Derek Lyon, 39, on February ... more
Caledonia man arrested for DWI in Varick
A Caledonia man was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in the Town of Varick on Sunday evening, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Ethan J. Rider, 22, of Main Street, ... more
Mother and Son Injured in Single-Vehicle Rollover Accident in Varick
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reports a single-vehicle accident on September 1 around 3:15 p.m. on State Route 89 near Ernsberger Road in Varick. The vehicle, driven by Janet Rodriguez, 59, of Kirkwood, NY, rolled ... more
Varick Woman Wanted by State Police Arrested in Seneca Falls on Drug Charges
The Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Katrina D. Dahl, 43, of Varick, New York, late Saturday night following an incident on Auburn Road. During the investigation, officers discovered Dahl was in possession of two types ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Carrier Smalser & Literacy Volunteers of Seneca County (podcast)
As of 2017, in Seneca County specifically, 1 in 5 adults lacked basic literacy skills. Literacy Volunteers of Seneca County has been working to change that. Executive Director Carrie Smalser is in-studio to discuss the ... more
Varick Town Board withdraws support for Seneca Meadows landfill expansion
The Varick Town Board has retracted its previous endorsement of Seneca Meadows Inc. and its landfill expansion plans, originally expressed in an October 3, 2023, resolution. This decision, made during a recent vote, reflects a ... more
Controversy surrounds Varick’s support of Seneca Meadows
The Varick Town Board’s decision to support the expansion of Seneca Meadows Inc.’s landfill has sparked criticism from environmental groups and local residents. The Board's October vote backed the plan, citing the environmental record of ... more
Family displaced after structure fire in Varick: Home and vehicle destroyed
In Varick a house fire led to the displacement of a family and caused significant property damage on January 13. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to the fire at 1456 Route ... more
Varick home damaged after fire
On January 12 first responders were called to a house fire at 4999 State Route 414 in the town of Varick. Around 8:30 a.m., deputies arrived at the scene to find smoke emerging from the ... more
Four arrested for disrupting Christmas Eve church service in Seneca County
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of four individuals following an incident on Christmas Eve at a local church in Varick. The incident occurred around 5:58 p.m. when Christopher A. Avila, Jeremy ... more
Varick Town Board passes resolution supporting Seneca Meadows expansion
Elected officials in Varick have passed a resolution unanimously supporting Seneca Meadows Landfill. At its October 3 meeting, the Varick Town Board unanimously passed a resolution supporting the expansion of Seneca Meadows Landfill. The Valley ... more
Finger Lakes Laser devastated by structure fire in Seneca County
The owner of Finger Lakes Laser is speaking out after a fire devastated his earlier this week. Several departments were dispatched to a structure fire on December 6 during the overnight hours. Varick, Fayette, Ovid, ... more
Syracuse man calls 911 saying he ran himself over in Seneca County: Later arrested for DWI, DWAI drugs
Authorities in Seneca County say a 70-year-old man faces a number of charges following an unusual incident on State Route 414 in the town of Varick. Harold R. Matasar, a 70-year-old Syracuse resident, was charged ... more
