Waterloo Police Department Sgt. Lee Marquart said Diana Fegley “became very angry with me” after he accused her of setting the fire she was rescued from in February 2017. Marquart testified Wednesday during Fegley’s arson trial in Seneca County Court. He was one of the first people on the scene after the Inslee Street fire... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Thursday around 12:30 a.m. deputies arrested a 24-year-old Waterloo man — charging him with driving while intoxicated. Deputies say Alejandro S. Aguilera, 24, of Waterloo was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 percent, and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. The arrest stems from an investigation... more

As we move into the second half of April, we’re still waiting for winter to end here in the Finger Lakes. On this week’s edition of FLX Weekly we’ll tell you if the end is in sight, round up the week’s top local stories, check out some of our favorite local photos from the past... more

State Police say Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro has been charged with a harassment violation following an incident last year. State Police filed the charge on March 29th in connection with the incident. The charge filed against Lazzaro was second-degree harassment, according to state police. The incident took place on December 7th, 2017. Lazzaro... more

It’s the biggest field of candidates in recent memory. School district voters will have 10 people to choose from for three seats on the nine-member school board when they go to the polls May 15. The three-year terms of incumbents Ellen Hughes and Charles Bronson expire this year; both are seeking re-election. A third spot... more

del Lago Resort & Casino celebrated National Beer Day on Saturday, April 7th by hosting a special edition of Savor del Lago featuring craft beer and cider samplings from numerous vendors. All of the proceeds from this event benefited Fetch A Friend Rescue in Seneca Falls. Fetch A Friend was on site with 12 puppies... more

Fayette Town Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti is in her third term on the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, one of only two democrats on the board. On Monday afternoon she was in-studio as a guest on Weber This Week… . more

Calling all artisans!! We are eager to invite you to our Arts & Crafts Show during our nationally recognized Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Festival in the birthplace of Memorial Day, Waterloo, NY. We always have a huge crowd estimated in the 10 thousands. If you or anyone you know is interested, please don’t hesitate to join... more

Christopher Folk of Waterloo has been appointed second assistant county attorney in Seneca County. His appointment was announced Friday by County Attorney Frank Fisher. The position has been vacant since 2003. Fisher recently received approval from the Board of Supervisors to fill the position. Folk is currently the Waterloo town justice, a position he will... more

Waterloo’s Dave Duprey has been uploading histotic video footage from the Village of Waterloo over the past month. The latest gives you one last look inside the old Rec Center on Oak Street and footage of the demolition in 1997. Then, take a tour of the new Community Center and view clips from the ribbon cutting... more

Joe Siccardi, a recent mid-Maine transplant from Seneca Falls, has announced the public book launch of his first book, Heaven Shining Through. It will be held April 29, noon-2 p.m. at The Mill Inn & Café, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. In addition, Siccardi will be presenting a copy of the book to the Thompson Free Library in... more

The Trumansburg man accused of raping an underage co-worker last year pleaded guilty to a low-level felony Monday in Seneca County Court. A more serious rape charge was dismissed. Jesse Farina-Geiger, 25, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape, a class E felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Judge Dennis Bender sentenced Farina-Geiger to... more

On Tuesday, Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley shared his thoughts on the New York State Budget process, which included passage of a $168 billion spending plan. There was good news, and bad, within the plan — but according to Shipley — little progress was made in some of the most-costly areas. For... more

Del Lago Resort & Casino announced on Monday that Lee Greenwood would be performing at The Vine in June. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, April 13th and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office for the June 22nd show. With more than 30 albums to his... more

Join Sydney Rogers, Jim Sinicropi & Josh Durso for a round-up of your week, and a warmer weekend ahead, here in the Finger Lakes. Check out a photo gallery of a Saturday spend on the wineries along the west side of Seneca Lake, get your weekend forecast, discuss the top local news of the week... more

If you think Geneva’s Urgent Care, located at 789 Pre-Emption Road in Finger Lakes Health Commons is an overall positive for the community — then there’s some good news on the way. Finger Lakes Health announced that weekend hours are expanding, and will now feature 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. operation. That means the entire... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday at 11:30 p.m., deputies arrested a 31-year-old Waterloo woman following a traffic stop. Jenna L Lavita, 31, of Waterloo was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with 0.08 percent BAC, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and Insufficient Tail Lamps. Lavita was released on appearance tickets and is... more

On Thursday at 11:15 a.m. the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a Waterloo resident following a larceny investigation. Johanna E. West, 47, of Waterloo was charged with one count of petit larceny. Police say they responded to the Kinney Drug Store in Seneca Falls after a shoplifting complaint where West was discovered stealing... more

Senator Pam Helming recently announced the 16 nominees for New York State Senate Woman of Distinction recognition from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. This award recognizes the outstanding work of extraordinary women from our region and throughout New York State, with one honoree selected from each State Senate District. “Our community is fortunate to have so... more

Shaping the future of Seneca County comes with its challenges. It is especially difficult when you’re operating in the minority. For Fayette Town Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti and Waterloo Supervisor Lisa Hochadel, the lone Democrats on the Board of Supervisors – remaining optimistic is crucial. The duo were inside the FingerLakes1.com Studio talking about issues, headlines,... more