Your Morning Edition for Thursday, Jan. 23rd presented by DiSanto Propane!
We have the latest on the Ovid community rallying to rebuild. Plus, how an SF native will lead Trump's immigration enforcement effort. A look back at last night's high school basketball scores, too!
‘OVID WILL RETURN’: Dozens of organizations step up as community charts path forward
The fire that ravaged downtown Ovid left a trail of destruction that won’t soon be forgotten—or easily cleaned up. As the smoldering rubble of essential businesses cools, the community begins its work to chart a path forward. However, even on Wednesday as damage was still being assessed signs were present around the community that hope had not been lost.
Finger Lakes Forecast: Presented by Generations Bank!
We’re warming up in the Finger Lakes, but ‘warming up’ is a phrase being used liberally today! Temperatures will push into the upper-20s—after two days with subzero lows—it will feel like a different world. Highs will stay in the 20s with a lot of clouds over the next few days. By early next week—we could even break the freezing mark.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
The Justice Department, under Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove—a Seneca Falls native—is redirecting counterterrorism resources toward immigration enforcement, with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces assisting in President Trump’s immigration priorities. This shift includes targeting officials who resist immigration orders and reinstating harsher prosecutorial policies. Bove's leadership marks a significant federal push to override local sanctuary policies and tighten immigration control.
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office celebrated its employees' service milestones at the Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony, highlighting contributions ranging from five to 40 years. Sheriff Frank Ryan praised the honorees, who included Animal Control Officers, Correction Officers, Deputies, and other staff members. The event emphasized the professionalism and dedication of long-serving law enforcement personnel in the community.
President Trump pardoned two Wayne County men, James Weeks and Scott Columbus, for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Weeks, convicted of assaulting a police officer, and Columbus, involved in unlawful demonstration, were among those granted clemency, as Trump framed the move as an act of “national reconciliation.” The pardons, part of a broader effort to revise the narrative surrounding the riot, remain controversial given the violence of the event.
New York's homeless population more than doubled between 2022 and 2024, largely due to an influx of asylum seekers and rising housing costs. New York City accounted for the majority of the increase, with over 68,000 asylum seekers in shelters by early 2024. While the state introduced a $25 billion housing initiative, the report calls for expanded assistance, eviction protections, and greater transparency to address the crisis.
Dryden Elementary School unveiled a modernized kitchen and cafeteria after overcoming delays, offering upgraded equipment for scratch-made meals like roasted chicken and pizza. The new facility features a salad bar, bulk milk dispensers, and fresh, customizable meal options that have increased student participation by 47%. Free meals for all students have further supported the success of the revamped dining experience.
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Kendall Parker’s 31-point night helps Dundee/Bradford halt two-game skid; Marcus Whitman boys drop third straight
Kendall Parker led Dundee/Bradford's girls to a dominant win over Romulus with a 31-point performance, snapping a two-game losing streak. Geneva's girls also bounced back with a decisive victory against Naples, while the Marcus Whitman boys dropped their third straight game to Batavia amid injury challenges. Red Creek boys secured a commanding win over Hannibal, who remain winless this season.
Girls Basketball
Dundee/Bradford 74, Romulus 19
Geneva 49, Naples 24
Boys Basketball
Batavia 63, Marcus Whitman 36
Red Creek 68, Hannibal 24
Seneca Falls Town Board hosts special meeting to hear Seneca Meadows Landfill concerns
THE RUNDOWN: MORE FROM AROUND THE FLX
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