– By Josh Durso Social distancing comes with a lot of challenges. People are social creatures, so they crave interaction. During a pandemic like the one impacting most of the globe – Governor Andrew Cuomo called on mental health professionals across New York to create ‘networks’ for the community to leverage. How does that happen,... more

The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a Waterloo man following a disturbance at a local residence. Kevin Erb, 33, of Waterloo is accused of engaging in a dispute with another person. While leaving the residence, he intentionally broke off a vehicle’s side view mirror. Police say when Erb was taken into custody... more

The Seneca County Health Department was notified on Monday that an employee of Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Waterloo has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is not a Seneca County resident and is currently in isolation and being monitored by their local health department. According to Vickie Swinehart, Director of Seneca County Health Department, Staff and residents are being monitored for symptoms and Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s administrators are taking all the necessary precautions. Swinehart added, “These precautions include screening all staff when they report to work and excluding staff member who are ill.” more

First responders in Seneca County were called to a serious two car crash at the intersection of State Route 96 and County House Road. Multiple ambulances were requested to the scene, as well as LifeNet helicopter. The Waterloo Fire Department responded to the scene. Motorists should avoid the area for the time being. Hit refresh... more

It came with the hashtag #QuarantineCatchChallenge — and like anything meant to lift us up a little bit in a time of uncertainty — the video accomplished just that. Posted to the Waterloo Lady Indians Softball Facebook Page, which can be accessed below — a video showed a number of different people passing a softball... more

Celebrate Commemorate has been cancelled. The annual events in the village of Waterloo celebrate the beginnings of Memorial Day. The move to cancel was made out of an abundance of caution, organizers said, in coordination with the village  of Waterloo, as well as Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Here’s a full-statement released by Celebrate Commemorate:... more

We wanted to send out a statement in regard to the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We are taking things very seriously and have sent most of our employees home to work remotely. We wanted to assure everyone that our teas are harvested the prior year in the springtime in China, before the... more

For Kenny’s final episode of season 12, he addresses his public on St. Patrick’s Day to issue his own personal statement on the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic that has brought day-to-day life in our country to a halt. Kenny Haas will be back in late August for season 13 of Kenny’s 2 Pennies. Until then,... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that members of the Narcotics Unit arrested a 34-year-old Geneva resident, as well as a 39-year-old Auburn resident on drug charges following a traffic stop in Waterloo. Sarah M. Kline, 34, and Shawn P Mahoney, 39, were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and criminally... more

318 Asian Buffet inside the Finger Lakes Tea Company on Route 318 in Waterloo is offering a free meal on your birthday if you come with a party of five or more. The same deal holds for high school graduates later this spring. Inquire about 318 Asian Buffet’s party room for weddings, birthdays or graduation... more

After 18 years of leading the program, Dave & Darlene Duprey are ready to step aside. Organized in the spring of 2002, by the Duprey’s and Bonnie Hosford,  Waterloo in Bloom was formed to prepare Waterloo to compete in America In Bloom (in 2002 & 2003), a national beautification program that fosters community involvement, patriotism... more

The Waterloo Library & Historical Society is celebrating its 190th anniversary in 2020 by looking forward to its bicentennial. The goal set out will be to expand its current footprint in Waterloo in the next decade. “The idea of the expansion is to better serve the community in general, increasing access and, by doing so,... more

The Geneva Panthers outlasted the Waterloo Indians 60-55 at the Blue Cross Arena on Saturday morning to win their second sectional title in the last six years. The Panthers missed several free throws late in the fourth quarter allowing Waterloo to make a final push. Ultimately, Geneva was able to hold on for the win.... more

Rise and Shine basketball fans! The Geneva Panthers are set to face the Waterloo Indians for the third time this season in an all Finger Lakes East Section V Class B1 Championship Game at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester. Listen to all the action LIVE on FL1 Radio beginning with our pregame show at... more

Sheriff Tim Luce says his office was called to a two-vehicle crash on Burgess Road in the town of Waterloo during the overnight hours. Sadly, a utility worker alongside the road died in the crash. Luce says 29-year-old Jon Lamere, of Waterloo was traveling north on Burgess Road when he failed to observe a utility... more

The 2020 Section V Class B1 Boys Semifinal Doubleheader at Pittsford-Sutherland High School features three Finger Lakes East teams. First, the Geneva Panthers take on the Hornell Red Raiders followed by the Newark Reds taking on league-rival Waterloo Indians. Jim Sinicropi and Zac Young have the call for FL1 Sports in a broadcast that originally... more

On Friday night and Saturday, eight Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball teams will compete for a Sectional Title. FingerLakes1.com will be be providing live coverage of five Championship games from the Blue Cross Arena and Gates-Chili High School. Check our the full list of live broadcasts coming up this weekend on FingerLakes1.com and our local media partners:... more

There was another full slate of Section V boys and girls postseason high school basketball games on Tuesday night as the semifinal round continued. Check out all of last night’s scores, updated brackets and the next slate of games below… BOYS SECTIONAL SCOREBOARD 3/3: 4 MCQUAID 61 1 VICTOR 60 AA BOYS VIC – Connor... more

Section V Semifinal Week continues on Tuesday night with six Wayne-Finger Lakes teams competing championship game berths. Check out links to the live game streams on FingerLakes1.com and our local media partners. Settle in for another fantastic night of high school postseason basketball! CLASS B1 BOYS SEMIFINAL DOUBLEHEADER (FL1 Radio) #1 Geneva Panthers vs. #6... more

There was a full slate of Section V boys and girls postseason high school basketball games on Monday night to kick off the semifinal round which continues Tueday. Check out all of last night’s scores, updated brackets and the next slate of games below… BOYS SECTIONAL SCOREBOARD 3/2: 5 GENESEO 60 1 LYONS 62 C2... more