Ontario County Clerk’s Office now a passport facility
The Ontario County Clerk’s Office, led by Jean Chrisman, is now an approved Passport Acceptance Facility by the U.S. Department of State. This service, paused during the pandemic, will resume on July 15, 2024. Passport ... more
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REPORT: Auburn veteran sues Cayuga County for racial discrimination
An Auburn man has sued Cayuga County, claiming racial discrimination prevented him from being hired as a planner. According to The Citizen, David Scott, a Black U.S. Army veteran, filed the lawsuit on June 24, ... more
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Sen. Helming celebrates opening of Blake’s Hard Cider
Senator Helming recently attended the grand opening of Blake’s Hard Cider Co.'s new facility in Huron. She cut the ribbon alongside Scott Roberts, VP of Sales. Blake Farms, a family-owned business with over 75 years ... more
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Twisted Rail owner opens cannabis store in Geneva
Ian Boni, owner of Twisted Rail Brewing Co., has expanded into the cannabis market with the opening of Twisted Cannabis FLX in Geneva. The store, located next to Twisted Rail on Exchange Street, opened on ... more
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Temporary repairs on Auburn Arterial begins today
Auburn city officials announced that temporary repairs will begin today on the eastbound lanes of the Arterial from the city line to Columbus Street. The project, lasting about a week, aims to improve road conditions ... more
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Sarah Cupelli selected as next Waterloo superintendent
The Waterloo Central School District Board of Education has chosen Sarah Cupelli as the next Superintendent of Schools. Cupelli will be officially appointed at a special board meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 7:00 ... more
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Late-night crash leads to DWI arrest for Ovid man
Deputies say one person was taken into custody after a late-night crash in Seneca County. A late-night accident in Ovid resulted in charges for Douglas Sickler, 78. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reported that Sickler ... more
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Texas woman arrested for obstruction after traffic stop in Lyons
Deputies say a Texas woman was taken into custody after she became confrontational with authorities during an incident over the weekend. A traffic stop in Lyons led to the arrest of Gilisa Currington, 36, from ... more
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Waterloo woman injured in deer collision
A single-car accident in Waterloo resulted in minor injuries for Jodie Heys, 59, on July 10. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reported that Heys was driving south on State Route 96 when she struck a ... more
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Latest on Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania: Local reaction, updates from D.C., and what we know about the shooter (video)
Biden Condemns Violence After Attempted Assassination of Trump President Joe Biden condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed while protecting his family ... more
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One seriously injured after tractor accident in Cayuga County
One person was taken to the hospital in Syracuse with serious injuries after a tractor accident in Throop. According to our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, Throop and Port Byron fire dpeartments responded, along ... more
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Victor driver faces felony charges after Yates County crash
The Yates County Sheriff's Office says a Victor woman was arrested after a single car accident on Saturday. Deputies arrested Catherine M.L. Carlson, 53, of Victor, NY, following a single-car accident on Shay Road in ... more
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Lyons man skips court for assault charge, arrested again
A Lyons man was arrested after failing to appear in court for an assault charge. Deputies arrested Wayne Demay, 54, following an investigation. A bench warrant had been issued for Demay's arrest. He was taken ... more
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Sen. Gillibrand introduces bill to aid vets with brain injuries
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced the Blast Overpressure Safety Act, a new bill designed to help veterans and active-duty service members suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by explosions and weapon fire. The proposed ... more
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New York increases efforts to combat HABs
This summer, harmful algae blooms are threatening beach plans across the Finger Lakes, starting earlier, growing bigger, and lasting longer than before. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is actively working to ... more
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HWS professor Jodi Dean cleared to return to teaching
Professor Jodi Dean, who was removed from teaching duties last spring after controversial comments on the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, will return to Hobart and William Smith Colleges this fall. The decision follows ... more
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Seneca Falls will resume efforts to become Climate Smart Community
The Seneca Falls Town Board has revived its Climate Smart Community initiative, a state program that offers grants to municipalities taking steps to reduce their environmental impact. Originally approved in 2016, the initiative stalled until ... more
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Canandaigua man arrested after larceny investigation at Dick’s Sporting Goods
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reports an arrest following a shoplifting incident at Dick's Sporting Goods in Victor. Travis Jeffrey Welch, 27, from Canandaigua, NY, was caught on Saturday, July 13, 2024, attempting to leave ... more
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Hornell woman arrested for welfare fraud
Steuben County Sheriff's deputies have reported an arrest following an investigation into welfare fraud. Shauna M. Goodwin, 42, from Hornell, NY, was arrested on July 8, 2024, for allegedly defrauding the Steuben County Department of ... more
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