Widespread flooding and isolated wind damage after Wednesday storms!

Plus, Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour schools weigh merger. And, our exclusive, one-on-one conversation with Summer Johnson, who is running for Marion Town Supervisor.

Each day we bring you the biggest headlines and the stories that matter from the heart of the Finger Lakes. Our newsroom is locally owned-and-operated — keeping you informed and up-to-date every day of the year.

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Stunning flooding, wind damage across the Finger Lakes after storms and heavy rain.

Photo by Greg Cotterill, Finger Lakes News Radio.

While the severe thunderstorm threat didn't live up to the expansion nature the National Weather Service forecasted, the heavy rain and isolated strong winds were enough to wreak havoc on communities across the Finger Lakes. Utility poles were knocked over in Yates County, and countless photos and videos of flooding in Geneva, Seneca Falls, Waterloo, and Penn Yan documented the chaos. Public service workers and first responders were busy overnight being called to hundreds of flooded basements, and many roadways in the region remained damaged or impassable due to debris left behind by the flood waters early-Thursday.

Photo of 5&20 in Geneva by Alex Brockway.

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Watkins Glen, Odessa-Montour school districts considering merger.

The Watkins Glen School Board discussed the possibility of merging with the Odessa-Montour School District at a recent meeting. While previous discussions have not gained enough traction, recent sports team mergers between the districts may have softened resistance. Superintendent Kai D’Alleva pointed out that the merger would aim to create greater opportunities for students rather than save money.

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From the Studio: Summer Johnson for Marion Town Supervisor

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Today’s Top-10: What’s new in the Finger Lakes?

1. Ithaca woman abducted Wednesday morning: State police say she’s in danger

2. Schumer wants FBI to investigate swatting calls at NY schools

3. Activist Angela Davis will speak in Auburn this June

4. Cybercrime threat looms over small businesses in New York: Average loss is around $32K per claim

5. Syracuse man convicted in Cayuga County: Could face 15 years in prison

6. Lawmakers may force hotels to maintain warmer temps during summer, cooler temps during winter to promote energy conservation

7. Another stopgap measure possible as NY budget negotiations continue

8. Seneca Falls cashes in on state grant funding for water infrastructure

9. Finger Lakes Land Bank wants to acquire two more properties

10. Cornell police say report of armed person Tuesday morning was likely ‘swatting attempt’