5K Race Benefits House of Concern
The Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve is hosting their third, annual 5K Race for Hunger on August 3, 2013 at 9:00 am at their Black Brook Road site in Seneca Falls. The event is open to runners of all ages, and the registration fee is $15 plus a non-perishable food item. Proceeds will benefit the Seneca County [...]
Registration Open for Race For Hunger
5K Race Benefits House of Concern
The Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve is hosting their third, annual 5K Race for Hunger on August 3, 2013 at 9:00 am at their Black Brook Road site in Seneca Falls. The event is open to runners of all ages, and the registration fee is $15 plus a non-perishable food item. Proceeds will benefit the Seneca County [...]
SFPD Seeks Help in Wal-Mart Robbery I...
The Seneca Falls Police have released security camera photos of persons allegedly involved in larcenies at the Seneca Falls/Waterloo Wal-Mart. Anyone with information regarding the individual is encouraged to call Sergeant Investigator Eric Calabrese with the Seneca Falls Police Department at 315.568.4850. Sergeant Investigator Calabrese can [...]
Judge Denies Defense Motions in Karls...
Defense motions to dismiss or reduce the counts against Karl Karlsen were dismissed today by Judge Dennis Bender. District Attorney Barry Porsch declined to comment on the ruling. Karlsen is charged with two counts of murder in the second degree and one count of insurance fraud in the second degree.
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Seneca County Sheriff’s Canines outfi...
Two Seneca County Sheriff Department canines wearing ballistic armor provided through a grant foundation called Kevlar for K9s run by Cindy Elkind in Denver, Colorado.
Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg reports that both Sheriff’s canines have been outfitted with new ballistic body armor made possible by a donation by Kevlar for K9 foundatio [...]
Police Say Media Reports are Wrong
Jonathan O. Rivera
Andres Escalera
Geneva Police say it has been erroneously reported by several media outlets that Jonathan O. Rivera is in custody. A suspect with that name and Date of Birth was taken into custody in NYC, not related to this case. Detectives and Investigators from Geneva & Ontario County Sheriff’s Department confirmed t [...]
South Seneca Passes Revised Budget
Voters in South Seneca have approved a revised school budget today after the original proposal was defeated. The original budget actually won a majority of the votes cast (432-399), but because it exceeded the state mandated property tax cap, a 60% vote was needed.
Today’s vote was a landslide: 572 to 197. The 21.9 million dollar budget [...]
Grand Opening of Lake Street Filling ...
Lake Street Filling Station Winery’s Custom Wines.
Donna and Bob Stivers, announce they will be holding a GRAND OPENING of LAKE STREET FILLING STATION WINERY, on Thursday, June 27th. The event will feature Wine and Appetizers featuring their new Lake Street & Hot Rod Lines and Tastings from Muranda Cheese at 5:00 pm. Ribbon Cutting [...]
Farmers Market in People’s Park...
Farmers Market Veggies
Just a quick reminder that the Seneca Falls Farmers Market will be back in action again tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19th from 9AM to 1:30PM in People’s Park along the canal. Nice weather is expected once again so get out and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful location and shop local!
The park is full of vendors this year [...]
Montezuma Birding Van Tour Thursday
Photo: Liberty the Bald Eagle courtesy of Paul T. Schnell.
Migrating songbirds, marsh birds, and raptors are back on their breeding grounds and raising their young. Hop in the Montezuma Audubon Center’s van on Thursday June 20 from 8:00 AM—11:00 AM for an excursion to Montezuma’s back country birding hot spots where dozens of breeding birds l [...]
United Way Promotes Day of Action
Live United
Take Action on June 21, 2013.
June 21st is the longest day of the year, with more daylight hours than any other. June 21st also is United Way’s National Day of Action and a chance to learn more about community issues.
Here are some simple ideas for making a difference:
Summer Learning Day
The United Way of Seneca County New [...]
Event Planned for Henry B. Stanton Bi...
Henry B Stanton
Women’s Rights National Historical Park will offer a special program entitled “Henry B. Stanton: The Great Man behind the Great Woman” presented by Linda C. Frank, Ph. D. on Saturday, June 29, at 1:00 pm in the Wesleyan Chapel. A birthday cake will be served in the visitor center following the program. The program [...]
Suspects Named in Shooting Incident &...
Andres Escalera
The two men who were taken into custody after a chase and shooting that started in Geneva and continued to Phelps, with shots fired in both locations, have been identified as have the identities of the men still being sought.
Geneva Police report the two suspects being sought who are still at large are Andres Escalera, [...]
Rumsey St. Traffic Stop Leads to DWI ...
Saturday June 15,2013 at approximately 2:48 am Seneca Falls Police arrested Timothy P. Abell age 34, of 222 Fall Street apt. 2, Seneca Falls NY. Abell was charged with Failure to keep right, DWI and operation of a motor vehicle with BAC >.08%.
The charges stem from a traffic stop on Rumsey Street in the Town of Seneca Falls. Abell was rele [...]
Waterloo Man Arrested on Family Court...
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 06-14-13 at 1221 hrs deputies arrested Joseph C. Smith 33, of 429 Whiskey Hill Rd. Waterloo on a warrant from the Seneca County Family Court. The warrant was issued as Smith failed to appear for a scheduled appearance in May of 2013.
Smith was arraigned before the Town of Waterloo Court [...]
SFPD Makes DWI Arrest
On the 15th of June 2013 around 2:00pm, the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Carlos J. Russe Russe, age 24, of 21 Washington St. Seneca Falls NY for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest stems from a traffic stop the occurred on Garden Street around 1:42am on the 15th of June.
Russe Russe was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Ope [...]
Second Suspect in Custody After Chase...
A second suspect was taken into custody after he exited the wooded area near the intersection of Cross Road and Rt. 14. A man who pointed a handgun at police and was shot by Geneva officers was released from the hospital and is now in Ontario County jail. The second suspect is being questioned by Geneva police.
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Roads Closed as Search Continues for ...
Cross Road and Hayes Roads have been closed and police say others may be closed as well as they search for armed suspects.
YNN reports Law enforcement officials are asking residents in an area in Phelps to stay indoors as they search for suspects from Geneva. According to Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies at a news conference at 6:30pm [...]
Boutique to Open on Fall Street SF on...
New Beginnings Boutique Store Manager Lynne Wimmer and House of Concern Executive Director Diane Draheim make a transaction at the new store, which will officially open on Wednesday on Fall Street, Seneca Falls.
There will a new retail business in downtown Seneca Falls starting next week and it won’t make a dime. But that’s the way it is inte [...]
Shots Fired in Phelps – Ongoing...
The Finger Lakes Daily News reports an ongoing incident in Phelps where shots were reportedly fired near the Midlakes High School. The report cited the intersection of Rt 96 and Rt 88 as the location of the shots fired, however the High School is located on Rt. 488, not Route 88.
The report says four men were involved, two left on foot and tw [...]
Local Students Earn Health Care Certi...
Cayuga CC recognizes 37 graduates of health care certificate programs including several from Seneca County and Auburn.
During ceremonies on the Auburn and Fulton campuses last week, Cayuga Community College recognized 37 students for their completion of health care career certificate programs.
“I am honored and proud to be celebrating your su [...]
