On the 19th of May 2013 around 10:36pm at 1622 Black Brook Rd, Seneca Falls, The Seneca Falls Police Department arrest Michael S. Lowery, age 50, of 49 Ave Geneva NY, and Daniel P. Briggs, age 27, of 8606 Helch Road, Phelps NY for Harassment and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
It is alleged that on the 19th of May 2013 aroun [...]
Two Charged with Threatening Falls Re...
On the 19th of May 2013 around 10:36pm at 1622 Black Brook Rd, Seneca Falls, The Seneca Falls Police Department arrest Michael S. Lowery, age 50, of 49 Ave Geneva NY, and Daniel P. Briggs, age 27, of 8606 Helch Road, Phelps NY for Harassment and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
It is alleged that on the 19th of May 2013 aroun [...]
DWI Issued after Stop Sign Run In Sen...
On the 19th of May 2013 around 2:54am the Seneca Falls Police Department arrest Scott A. Kaufman, age 29, of Romulus for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest Stems from a traffic stop that occurred on Walnut St in the Town of Seneca Falls around 2:41am.
Kaufman was issued citations for Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated wit [...]
Boats and Horses Provide Rides at Cle...
A horse-drawn trolley will ply the streets of Waterloo during Celebrate Commemorate.
Visitors to Celebrate Commemorate will be grateful that there are lots of ways to get around, with so much to see and do. The 14th annual Celebrate Commemorate event will be held May 24-27 in Waterloo, the Birthplace of Memorial Day. For more information abou [...]
Flint Hill Folk Delights Museum Crowd
Pictured in Photo Flint Hill 2: Allen Hopkins, Dick Bolt, Pat Carey, and Cathy McGrath from the Flint Hill Folk.
Great Music, Great Food at Seneca Museum of Waterways & Industry
It’s always a good sign when you have to set up more chairs for audience members, and that’s just what the staff at the Seneca of Museum of Waterways & Indust [...]
Overturned Canoe Found: Camper Missin...
Chistopher Dennis
Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg reports that Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a possible boating incident/missing person case.
Deputies state that Christopher T Dennis, age 22, of Cayuga Heights Rd, Ithaca NY, left a campsite in the Town of Covert at approx 5am by himself and put a canoe into Cayuga Lake. When [...]
WRNHP Memorial Day Weekend Events
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
Announces Memorial Day Weekend Events
In recognition of Memorial Day, Women’s Rights National Historical Park will host two living history events. Richard “Fritz” Klein, as Abe Lincoln, will perform “Allies in the Antislavery Cause” on May 25 at 1:00 PM. Gib Young, as Theodore Roosevelt, will perform “ [...]
Major/State Senator to Speak at Samps...
Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is assisted by Mrs. Struzik in presenting the De Fleury Medal to her husband, Maj. Anthony Struzik,
Anthony Struzik, US Army Major, will be the keynote speaker at a special Memorial Day Service to be held at the Sampson Veterans Memorial Ce [...]
Palmesano Addresses Gun Owner Group
New York State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano discussed the controversial NY SAFE ACT with members, families and guests at United Gun Owners of New York State’s May 19th meeting. After sharing details of the bizarre process which led to the ACT being passed without public scrutiny, the Assemblyman reviewed the many problems being caused by the la [...]
Romulus Budget Vote Figures
Romulus School District Budget Vote figures have been provided to us by Bob McCann, a member of the Romulus Board of Education.
Romulus numbers:
Budget 177 yes – 67 no.
Bus reserve and purchase 165 yes – 70 no.
Library Funding 140 yes -91 no.
Ms. Fletcher – 172 votes
Ms. Yuhas – 71 votes
Waterloo Rotary Plant Sale a Success
Judge Dennis Bender was a happy customer at the Rotary Plant Sale last weekend.
WATERLOO – Hundreds of people turned out on Saturday and Sunday for the 31st annual Waterloo Rotary Plant Sale at Cottrell’s Farm Market on Route 96, making it one of the most successful ever. They purchased tomato, pepper and basil plants for their gardens and ge [...]
Dinner Supports Whiting Foundation
The late Debra Whiting
An elegant feast is being planned for Saturday, June 1st at 6:30pm at Red Newt Cellars. One hundred percent of the proceeds directly benefit the Debra Whiting Foundation, a non-profit corporation focused on culinary and agricultural scholarships, apprenticeships, and internships in the Finger Lakes region in memory of t [...]
A Brief History of Memorial Day
When Seneca County historian Walt Gable was asked to put together a presentation about Memorial Day for the Seneca Falls Rotary Club, we was, of course happy to do it. But when he was doing his research, he came across a disturbing little fact from a recent Gallup Research poll which indicated that only 28% of Americans know the real meaning [...]
Waterloo and Romulus Voters Pass Scho...
The Romulus and Waterloo School Budgets both passed in voting Tuesday.
In Romulus. Rachelle Fletcher and Jennifer Yuhas were elected to the School Board and the school bus and library propositions both passed.
We do not have the vote counts for either election.
The budget and bus proposition in Waterloo also passed. Five candidates were runn [...]
South Seneca Budget Goes Down
Majority doesn’t always rule. The South Seneca Central School budget was defeated even though 52% of the voters supported it. 60% of the vote was needed for approval.
SOUTH SENECA BUDGET VOTE RESULTS
Budget Proposition: Failed
Yes 432 (52%) No 399
NOTE: Needed 60% to pass
Library Proposition: Passed
Ye [...]
Seneca Falls Budget Passes with 79% i...
The Seneca Falls Central Schools Budget passed with 79% of the vote, which was a slightly smaller margin than all the other propositions on the ballot.
Proposition 1 - 2013 – 2014 Budget. 283 yes votes, 74 no votes (79% approval)
Proposition 2 – re-establishment of Capital Reserve Fund – 286 yes votes, 63 no votes (82% a [...]
Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Tasting J...
Discover why the grape, once rejected by the winery, has become their “go to” grape.
(Lodi, New York) Standing Stone Vineyards is hosting their third Vertical Tasting of the year on Sunday, June 9. The Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Tasting promises to be a special tasting, as the grape is a winery favorite with a very distinct [...]
College Responds to Call for Larsen R...
Two of the bargaining Units representing teachers and employees at Cayuga Community College took a vote of No Confidence in CCC President Dan Larsen. The Board of Trustees responded indicating their support of Larsen and his administration. President Larsen issued a response. The Vice-President of the College, Diane Hutchinson, was also given [...]
Complete Celebrate Commemorate Schedu...
Here is a complete listing of activities for the Celebrate Commemorate Weekend in Waterloo. Waterloo NY has been designated as the Birthplace of Memorial Day by the U.S. Congress and Presidential declaration.
CELEBRATE COMMEMORATE
Memorial Day 2013
Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, May 23rd
1:20 pm Student Creative Expressions Assembly Waterloo Mi [...]
Romulus Teen Charged With Manacing
Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies arrested Alexander M Gilmore, 17, of 5854 State Route 96, Apt 200A, Romulus on May 20th 2013 at 11:23 PM for Menacing in the 2nd degree and three counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
The arrest stems from a domestic incident where it is alleged Gilmore attempted to strike a Town of [...]
Update: Lieutenant Governor to Attend...
Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy will speak at Career Expo
UPDATE: Although Robert Duffy will appear at the Career Expo and tour the grounds, his staff has announced he will be unable to deliver the keynote address due to scheduling conflicts.
The Lieutenant Governor, Robert Duffy, has been confirmed to speak at the May 23rd “Why I Love the F [...]
