Nothing has changed about the way the Town of West Seneca manages capital projects And according to a state comptroller’s report The state Comptroller's Office found the Town of West Seneca has not implemented any of the recommendations it issued in a 2020 audit of the town's library and community center project the Comptroller’s Office released an audit critical of the West Seneca Town Board for lacking transparency and not properly planning and managing construction of the town’s 30,000-square-foot library and community center That’s the reaction from some residents to a state comptroller’s report criticizing the West Seneca Town Board for lack of transparency and for not properly planning and managing construction of the library and community center Construction of the 30,000-square-foot center recreation space and a Spot Coffee Express Cafe In a follow-up report released last month the Comptroller’s Office found the town has not implemented any of the four recommendations issued in the original audit “the Board has continued to limit transparency and not properly plan and manage the Town’s capital projects or clearly inform taxpayers and residents of each project’s scope and estimated cost,” the report reads But Town Supervisor Gary Dickson said it wasn’t clear to him five years ago that the state expected the town to implement those recommendations to all town projects not just major undertakings like constructing a new building “We appreciate their comments and certainly we can always do better,” Dickson said in an interview with The Buffalo News “And now that it’s clear that they want that applied to all projects like that they found nothing wrong with the way we were managing projects Five years ago, the Comptroller’s Office recommended that in order to properly plan and manage capital projects and clearly inform taxpayers about the estimated cost and scope of projects The state’s review was limited to interviews with town employees and examination of certain documents Town Board members “were unable to provide reasonable explanations for their lack of corrective action,” according to the report In his response to the initial audit in 2020 Dickson said the town would complete a detailed description and budget for all capital projects approved by the board No such documentation was submitted for any of the seven projects reviewed by the state The state Comptroller’s Office released an audit in 2020 critical of the West Seneca Town Board for lacking transparency and not properly planning and managing construction of the town’s 30,000-square-foot library and community center Dickson said none of the capital projects were significant enough to fill out those forms because the projects were not major “ground-up” construction projects like the community center and library project The comptroller’s review also found that Dickson and board members did not ensure the finance director maintained complete and accurate accounting records for capital project activities significant discrepancies were found in accounting records including a $318,000 difference in cash balances Due to deficiencies with the capital projects records the town’s 2023 Annual Financial Report that municipalities must file with the comptroller was eight months late Dickson said the town had not implemented any of the recommendations partially because of turnover in key town positions The town was without a finance director for more than a month in 2023 and has had three different people in the position since 2020 the Comptroller’s Office said that Dickson “is responsible for monitoring and providing sufficient oversight of the (finance) Director’s duties.” Dickson has been supervisor since January 2020 The proposed facility would be built at the site of the current rink in Centennial Park The plans call for a facility with two sheets of ice and a gym with a multipurpose court on the second floor Dickson said the town manages all projects now the same way it did in 2019 which is similar to the way most municipalities operate Even though the 2020 audit report focused on the large library and community center project he questioned why the Comptroller’s Office did not bring up criticism of the handling of those smaller projects at the time of the review “Now they find something to criticize and say The stuff that we criticized about your big project we want you to do that stuff for all of your smaller projects too your engineering projects,’ “ said Dickson The supervisor has already talked to town employees about implementing the recommended changes and will start doing monthly project status updates for the Town Board and provide more detailed budgets when the town borrows money which is really a change in the way the town has done things for probably decades They’re actually good things to know about.” West Seneca is in “excellent” financial shape The town has not increased taxes in five years the reserves are built up and the town’s credit 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FL1 on the Go! Download the free FingerLakes1.com App for iOS (iPhone, iPad) FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. Seneca County has been named the most beautiful county in New York State by Love Exploring a travel publication known for highlighting scenic destinations around the world In an article published on April 28, the editorial team praised Seneca County’s unique beauty. They highlighted the way its shores stretch along both Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, two of the largest Finger Lakes The feature celebrated the area’s wineries and charming small towns like Seneca Falls and Ovid “You could find pretty much every type of beauty in New York… but for us it’s all about Seneca County and the way it kisses the shorelines of two of the state’s spindly Finger Lakes,” Love Exploring wrote Seneca County plays a major role in the broader Finger Lakes region which draws millions of visitors each year The area is famous for its deep glacial lakes Seneca County stood out even compared to more famous destinations like Manhattan This recognition arrives just in time for the busy 2025 summer travel season and heritage tourism peaks in the Finger Lakes from May through September local tourism officials have made strong efforts to promote Seneca County’s natural beauty This feature in Love Exploring offers another valuable boost “We’ve always known Seneca County is special,” a spokesperson for Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance said “It’s great to see national outlets recognizing the beauty we’ve long celebrated here.” There has never been a better time to explore Seneca County For more information on planning your trip, visit the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance website This content is brought to you by the FingerLakes1.com Team. Support our mission by visiting www.patreon.com/fl1 or learn how you send us your local content here A general look inside the current West Seneca Ice Rink West Seneca is exploring the possibility of building a new ice rink and recreational facility to replace the aging rink in Centennial Park In a Facebook post laying out preliminary details about the project, Town Supervisor Gary Dickson called the current West Seneca Ice Rink a “money pit.” The additional recreation space would allow the town’s Recreation Department to run more programs It also provides room for more pickleball courts which Dickson said residents have been asking for The Town of West Seneca is considering building a new ice rink and recreational facility in Centennial Park to replace the current aging rink The town also would build a new 90-foot baseball diamond in Firemen’s Park to replace the field in Centennial Park that would have to be removed to fit the new facility If the Town Board decides to move forward with the project residents would have the ultimate say in whether the facility gets built The project would be added to the ballot in November as a referendum for voters to decide While the cost of the project is not yet set the town would have to borrow money to pay for it and residents likely would see a tax increase as a result if the facility costs between $25 million and $30 million the town would have to pay back around $1.5 million every year over the 30-year term of the loan The town could offset about half that cost annually from ice fees leaving the town to make up the difference by raising taxes Dickson said the town would raise property taxes by 2.5% which would result in the average West Seneca homeowner’s annual tax bill going up by about $35 West Seneca Town Board members said they were supportive of the idea of building the new facility West Seneca officials are exploring a plan to build a new ice rink and recreational facility to replace the aging rink in Centennial Park “I’m not opposed to the project,” Council Member Jeffrey Piekarec said I do want to make sure we get our ducks in a row before we go do something on this scale.” Piekarec said he wants to see a more detailed cost breakdown of not just the cost of building the facility but how much the town will have to spend to operate it Piekarec is supportive of selling naming rights and sponsorships and wants the town to seek grants to help lower the cost to local taxpayers “It’s not going to be like the Buffalo Sabres where you’re bringing in millions of dollars the town also will need to develop a plan for where the West Seneca Youth Hockey Association teams can play while the facility is under construction who is in charge of scheduling ice time for hockey association teams said more ice rinks are needed in the town Cox said 750 kids play across dozens of teams plus about 150 kids who participate in the association’s beginner and learn-to-play programs More than half of the players are town residents The association spends hundreds of thousands of dollars a year paying for ice time at rinks outside West Seneca because the town does not have enough space for all the teams “We are utilizing every inch of ice that we have available to us and then we have to go out to all the surrounding towns just to get ice.” Council Member Robert Breidenstein said he loves the idea of building a new rink He likes that the currently proposed plan allows for additional parking and more green space 50-year investment in the infrastructure of the town,” Breidenstein said His enthusiasm for the project has been bolstered by positive feedback from residents then they’ll be able to show up in November and make their voices heard,” Breidenstein said Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter The state Comptroller's Office found the Town of West Seneca has not implemented any of the recommendations it issued in a 2020 audit of the t… the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has deemed Seneca Meadows Inc.’s draft Environmental Impact Statement incomplete Neither the agency nor landfill officials disclosed what new issues prompted the rejection Seneca Meadows filed its initial expansion plan in July 2024 hoping to keep the landfill open through 2040 it must close by the end of 2025 under town law and its expiring state permit a court upheld the closure law earlier this year maintaining pressure on the landfill’s future operations FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker ExpandNathaniel Meiss (Provided by El Paso-Gridley High School) Seneca High School on Monday announced the hiring of Nathaniel Meiss as the Fighting Irish’s next head varsity boys basketball coach “We are very excited to become part of the Seneca Fighting Irish community,” Meiss said in a statement released by the school Meiss will be taking over at Seneca after a successful 16-season run as the head coach at another of the state’s winning Class 2A programs Meiss’ teams posted a 306-148 record (.674 winning percentage) with seven 20-win seasons “We are incredibly excited to bring Coach Meiss into the Seneca Fighting Irish family,” Seneca superintendent Dan Stecken said strong character and ability to build meaningful relationships with students and the community make him the ideal leader for our boys basketball program “This is a tremendous step forward for our athletics department.” Seneca went 25-9 last season and won the Tri-County Conference championship but will see all-stater/three-time Ottawa Times Boys Basketball Player of the Year Paxton Giertz graduate later this month. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The Seneca Valley Marching Band received high marks for a recent performance in Virginia The band was named the Grand Champions of the Parade of Nations The group scored the highest overall score of any ensemble at the festival “We are so proud of our students and their hard work,” Varden Armstrong Seneca Valley Band Director and Performing Arts Coordinator “They have continued the rich tradition of excellence and have left their mark in the legacy of the SV Band program This is a significant accomplishment and is the direct result of the students’ time The Parade of Nation is a part of the Norfolk NATO Festival which celebrated its 72nd year—making it the longest continuous parade in the region The Seneca Fighting Irish have their new head varsity boys basketball coach Nathaniel Meiss takes over the proud program Meiss comes to Seneca from El Paso-Gridley where he coached boys basketball for 16 years Seneca Athletic Director Ted O'Boyle says Meiss “is a high character leader who brings a wealth of experience to Seneca.” Meiss replaces longtime Russell Witte who retired after 16 years as the head varsity boys basketball coach for the Irish Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: WorkBoat+ Membership – Free to Join You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time Diversified Communications | 121 Free Street NEWS: Long-Delayed USCG Polar Icebreaker Moves Into Full Production The crew of 270' Famous-class medium endurance cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) returned to its home port in Portsmouth following a 54-day maritime border security patrol in the Windward Passage Seneca crewmembers directly contributed to safeguarding America by patrolling U.S maritime borders and conducting migrant interdiction operations Seneca’s crew interdicted an unsafe and illegal voyage with 99 migrants on board Customs and Border Protection – Air and Marine Operations aircrew initially detected the vessel interdicting the vessel and taking the migrants aboard the cutter before their repatriation to Haiti This multi-layered approach is designed to protect the safety of life at sea while preventing unlawful maritime entry to the U.S Become a WorkBoat+ Member Seneca Valley’s Ryan Piekutoski celebrates after scoring against North Allegheny on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Jackson Twp. North Allegheny’s Sean O’Donnell tries to elude a tag by Seneca Valley’s Ryan Piekutoski during a run-down on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Jackson Twp. #Earned: Coming into the final Section 1-6A series of the regular season Seneca Valley needed help to catch North Allegheny but also had to win the series against rival Butler to secure second place The Raiders did not get the help needed to force a tie for first place but mission accomplished on the second goal as SV swept the Golden Tornado thanks to some clutch pitching and clutch hitting who was 6 for 9 for the three games despite going 0 for 1 in the third game and not pitching when scheduled because of a hamstring injury that was acting up the second two-bagger coming in the top of the eighth inning to score Danny Drennan and break a 1-1 tie as did four other teammates in a six-run eighth to win the opener 7-1 the senior used his bat and his glove to secure a victory he was 2 for 3 with a double and a home run then quickly got to his feet and threw out the baserunner at first base for a 5-to-3 double play The victory in that game on Tuesday at home clinched second place for the Raiders Background: Piekutoski will be continuing his academic and baseball career next year when he attends South Carolina-Sumter he is batting .447 (21 for 47) with 16 runs scored Piekutoski has pitched seven innings in three games this spring and has allowed two earned runs on two hits with nine walks Ryan’s older brother Brendan is studying engineering at Tennessee and his younger brother Aiden is a freshman at Seneca Valley and plays hockey Piekutoski played soccer and basketball when he was younger He played hoops through his freshman year at Seneca Valley but walked away to focus more on his baseball year-round although he admits he was better when he was able to hit the links more than he has in recent years He has held three summer jobs in high school including working at the local Jersey Mike’s last summer It was his favorite because the benefits were tasty What coach says: “Ryan’s performance at the plate was exceptional in the three wins against Butler,” Seneca Valley head coach Eric Semega said showcasing his confidence and ability to make solid contact His offense was evident as he drove in crucial runs Ryan’s aggressive approach and timely hitting were key factors in the team’s success Ryan has shown remarkable improvement both at the plate and on defense allowing him to hit the ball hard and often contributing significantly to the team’s scoring His ability to anticipate plays and execute has strengthened the team’s overall defense “Ryan’s senior leadership has been invaluable to a team filled with talented underclassmen demonstrating confidence in both offense and defense His positive attitude and encouragement have helped younger players develop their skills and confidence Ryan’s ability to mentor and support his teammates has fostered a cohesive and motivated team environment ensuring everyone plays to their full potential.” 2025 Trib HSSN Baseball Players of the Week width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: 2025 WPIAL Baseball Player of the Week: Ryan Piekutoski of Seneca Valley" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen> If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. (VVNG.com) — Authorities have arrested a 32-year-old Victorville man in connection with a shooting that killed an Apple Valley resident earlier this month at the Rancho Seneca Apartments when deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 14700 block of Seneca Road Deputies arrived to find 53-year-old Jermaine Trotter suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the apartment complex He was transported to a hospital for emergency treatment The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Detail assumed the investigation Detectives interviewed multiple witnesses and determined that a physical altercation occurred inside one of the apartments involving people connected to both the victim and the suspect detectives identified Tyshon Aaron Williams Williams was located and arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm and for violating the terms of his parole He remains in custody while the case is reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail at (909) 890-4904. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or visit wetip.com Man Dies from Injuries After Shooting at Rancho Seneca Apartments in Victorville Two People Shot at Rancho Seneca Apartments in Victorville, Investigation Underway 📢 Stay connected with the High Desert’s largest news community 🔗 For more local news, visit VVNG.com. At VVNG, we’re dedicated to keeping the Victor Valley informed with essential, community-driven journalism. Our newsroom works tirelessly to bring you the latest stories that matter—news that fosters awareness, engagement, and connection in the High Desert. If you value our reporting and want to see it continue, consider becoming a monthly supporter. Your contribution helps keep independent, local news accessible to everyone—because an informed community is a stronger community. Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames delivers a pitch against visiting Hempfield on Monday. Since a pair of losses to Pine-Richland during a five-day span in mid-April senior right-hander won her fourth straight decision Monday for the Class 6A second-ranked Raiders This one was a one-hitter against previously unbeaten and top-ranked Hempfield as host Seneca Valley prevailed 2-1 And wouldn’t you know it: The Spartans’ lone run came courtesy of Hames’ fifth-inning throwing error to first base on Abigail Magill’s comebacker and with Seneca Valley clinging to a 2-0 lead who drew the only walk against the Clemson commit “I don’t get many hit back to me.” 10-1 Section 1-6A) managed just four baserunners and hit only one ball out of the infield but I think she’s always even better than normal at home,” Hempfield coach Tina Madison said “We tried shortening up and hitting our pitch The WPIAL’s first athlete in six years last season to win the Gatorade Pennsylvania Softball Player of the Year Award Hames was masterful in hurling a one-hitter and striking out 17 batters She opened the game by whiffing the first 11 Spartans “She gets up for games like this,” said Hames’ mother because both of us are such good-caliber teams Hames wasn’t perfect — nobody is she agreed — in outdueling Hempfield’s Riley Miller struck out five and walked one unintentionally and three intentionally “We knew they were going to walk Lexie so we’ve really been working on getting other girls going,” Marlesse Hames said “They’ve been really stepping up and producing behind Lexie 12-2) scored single runs in the second and third innings against Miller a senior right-hander who is headed to Kent State next season when Bella Gross led off with a double and scored on Lauren Folino’s single Neve Miller singled off Riley’s glove advanced to second on Gross’ groundout and moved to third on a wild pitch by Miller before scoring on Hempfield catcher Ella Berkebile’s errant pickoff attempt “They scored that second one on an error,” Madison said It’s not necessarily a bad thing to lose before the playoffs It makes us a little bit hungry and shows we need to work harder.” Lauren Howard’s infield single in the fourth inning accounted for Hempfield’s only hit but she was caught stealing to end the inning The Spartans threatened to score in the first despite Hames logging a rare four-strikeout inning reached on a wild pitch after striking out then stole second and moved to third on another wild pitch by Hames But Hames went on to fan Howard and Berkebile and keep the Spartans off the board Howard hit Hempfield’s only ball to the outfield driving a pitch to the warning track in center field for an out a glance now and then at her glove keeps things in perspective ‘Be You.’ I have it written on my glove,” she said ‘The World Keeps Spinning.’ You accept what comes along Her latest victory was as satisfying as it gets so far with its multiple PIAA championships and numerous Division I recruits But Seneca Valley has won the WPIAL Class 6A title twice in the past three years “When you compare resumes (with Hempfield) they’re up to six Division I commits Hempfield’s tradition compared to Seneca Valley’s is different someone will crush one over the fence and make you pay for it.” Hames is looking forward to more of the same sort of tough her last before heading to college and the formidable ACC she’ll likely be facing Hempfield’s Howard they’ll see each other at least once more this year These two teams had their first regular-season meeting postponed three times this month and will attempt to play again May 6 at Hempfield “Be You,” she reminded herself again “The ball is going to be in my hand the next game.” “I’ve found if I’m trying to give that extra ‘oomph,’ I tend to give less,” she said the ball is going to go slower and spin less I can’t throw away hours and hours of practice “It’s a lot easier to spin the ball There’s a lot of parts that go into it and they work a lot better if you’re calm If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase ExpandSeneca's Brynlee Hunt steals second base as Ottawa's Rylee Harsted catches the ball at the bag on Friday the Fighting Irish scored two unearned runs to break a tie game with the Pirates (13-7) in the top of the seventh on Friday to stay undefeated on the season at 23-0 which scored one in the fourth and two in both the fifth and seventh was led by doubles from Emma Mino (two RBIs) and Hayden Pfeifer (RBI) 4 K) was the winning pitching in relief of Tessa Krull (5 IP [ Photos: Seneca stays undefeated by beating Ottawa 5-3 in softball ] “We were a little behind the speed of the game early but did a nice job of settling down and giving ourselves chances,” Seneca coach Brian Holman said. “Emma and Hayden had some big swings early that got us going and Brynlee Hunt was huge on the bases for us (three stolen bases) in some high-level situations.” Ottawa’s Rylee Harsted singled twice and stole a pair of bases, Bobbi Snook doubled, and Aubrey Sullivan recorded an RBI. Addie Russell (7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K) was tagged with the loss. Ottawa's Bobbi Snook smacks a double against Seneca on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Ottawa High School. (Scott Anderson) Heyworth 17, Fieldcrest 0 (4 inn.): At Minonk, the Knights (0-13, 0-11) allowed nine first-inning runs to the Hornets in the Heart of Illinois Conference loss. TeriLynn Timmerman doubled and tripled for two of the host’s three hits. Midland 10, Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell 8: At rural Streator, the Warriors fell to 2-13 overall and 1-9 in Tri-County Conference play with the loss to the Timberwolves. Sam Schmitz (two RBIs), Noah Lopez (RBI) and Blaine Bates (RBI) each had two hits for WFC, while Brezdyn Simons and Connor Dodge (RBI) both doubled. Nolan Price (5⅓ IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 1 BB, 6 K) and Reece Pelnarsh (1⅔ IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K) shared efforts on the mound. Sandwich 5, Woodstock 0: At Woodstock, winning pitcher Griffin Somlock (6 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K) and Chase Clark (1 IP) combined on the Kishwaukee River Conference shutout for Sandwich (12-11, 9-2). Jeffery Ashley (RBI) and Braden Behringer (RBI) each had two hits for Sandwich. Anthony Wade tripled, Cash White doubled and Clark drove in a pair of runs. Fieldcrest 10, Heyworth 6: At Wenona, Drew Overocker was 2 for 4 with a home run, four RBIs and a run as the Knights outslugged the Hornets for a Heart of Illinois Conference win. Eli Gerdes was 2 for 3 with three runs and an RBI for Fieldcrest (11-9, 5-4 HOIC), while Jordan Heider doubled twice and scored three runs. Layten Gerdes earned the win in relief, allowing one run on two hits with four strikeouts and one walk in two innings. Ottawa’s Averkamp wins twice at Sterling: At the Friday Night Relays at Sterling High School, the Pirates’ Weston Averkamp won both the 110-meter hurdles (14.8 seconds) and the 300 hurdles (0:38.97), while teammate Joey Liebhart placed second in the 300 hurdles (0:41.26). Streator second at Mendota: At the Mendota four-team meet, the Bulldogs placed second behind first-place marks from TJ Horton (100 hurdles, 17.83), Andrew Warwick (pole vault, 4.11 meters) and the 4x800 relay team of Chase Lane, Keon Herring, John Rzasa and Trenton Studnicki (9:50.45). Sandwich places third at Herscher: At the Herscher Invite, Sandwich (65 points) finished behind champion Prairie Central (82) and Southland College Prep Charter (80). Jacob Ross place first (4.45) in the pole vault, while Kayden Page finished second (5.86) in the long jump. The Sandwich 4x100 (Nathan Hill, Page, Devin Adams-Dunn, Simeion Harris) and 4x400 (Harris, Adams-Dunn, Logan Trigg, Page) relay teams earned second-place marks. Ottawa’s Markey earns runner-up mark at Sterling: At the Friday Night Relays at Sterling High School, the Pirates’ Savannah Markey posted her team’s best finish, earning second place in the long jump (4.78 meters). Streator’s Krohe and Sweeden win throws at Mendota: At the four-team meet in Mendota, the Bulldogs’ Leah Krohe (10.33) won the shot put while Kinslee Sweeden (27.01) captured the discus. Seneca places sixth at Monticello: At the Lady Sages Invitational, the Irish finished sixth of the 20 competing teams. Lila Coleman placed third in both the 200-meter dash (0:26.85) and 400 (1:01.12), while the 4x800 relay squad of Natalie Misener, Lily Mueller, Tenley Yandell and Evelyn O’Connor finished second in 10:09. Sandwich finishes runner-up at Herscher: At the Herscher Invite, Sandwich (55) finished second behind Southland College Prep Charter (88). Sandwich received first-place finishes from Delanie Card (400, 1:03.55), Sunny Weber (1600, 4:46.29), 4x400 relay (Card, Joanna Rivera, Kayla Kressin, Weber, 4:21.72) and 4x800 (Rivera, Erin Lissman, Emily Urbanski, Kressin, 10:28.3). Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames trades places with pinch-runner Brielle White after being intentionally walked April 21 against Norwin. Hames threw a one-hitter with 18 strikeouts in a 2-1 win over Hempfield on Monday Abby Kalkowski also homered and Hannah Hornick doubled for the Raiders (14-2 Brooke Bumer struck out 11 for the Big Macs (10-8 Burrell 0 – ​​Natalie Zeigler and Evalyn Crissman combined to throw a no-hitter for Armstrong (13-5) in a nonsection win over Burrell (7-11) Jordyn Klingensmith went 4 for 4 with a home run and five RBIs and Lily Gutherie went 3 for 4 for the River Hawks Beaver Falls 0 – Ali Linhart threw a three-inning perfect game and struck out six for Avonworth (12-4 6-3) in a Section 2-3A win over Beaver Falls (1-8 Sydney Savatt had a double and three RBIs and Abigail Brooks and Jayla Jones hit a single double and drove in two runs apiece for the Antelopes Western Beaver 6 – Bridget Mayo went 4 for 4 home run and four RBIs and Abby Hojdila drove in four runs to lead Beaver (11-4 Cadence Verba hit a home run and Bella Colatriano doubled for Western Beaver (4-11 Keystone Oaks 2 – Emma Skobel went 3 for 3 and Payton Huweart drove in two runs to lead Charleroi (7-7 Ella Gigliotti drove in a run for Keystone Oaks (7-8 Bentworth 1 – Grace Polkabla went 3 for 4 with two RBIs Emma Travalena hit a triple and Zoey Zurenski drove in three runs to lead Frazier (11-2 Sydney Gonglik hit a home run and Nora Lindley doubled for Bentworth (7-7 Ellwood City 1 – Isabella Katkich went 3 for 4 with two doubles Alana Covalt doubled and Victoria Mann homered to lead Hopewell (8-7 Alexis Beck and Riley Prestopine hit a double apiece for Ellwood City (9-6 Highlands 2 – Rylin Blystone went 3 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs and winning pitcher Samantha Martin struck out 11 to power Indiana (7-10 doubled and drove in two runs for Highlands (7-8 Sophia Boyer doubled and knocked in a pair and Sophia Thomas had a double and an RBI for the Indians Joseph 0 – Grace Stein threw a three-inning perfect game and struck out five to lead Jeannette (8-4 Abigail Shaw had three doubles and four RBIs and Raylyn Gallik drove in three runs for the Jayhawks Avella 0 – Brooklynne Snyder went 4 for 4 with a double and two RBIs Gabby Marmie homered and Ashlynn Snyder drove in three runs to lead Jefferson-Morgan (8-5 5-4) to a Section 2-A win over Avella (4-10 Greensburg Salem 1 – McKenna Brailey and Carissa Tekely had a double and two RBIs apiece and Lindsay Wise had a single Alle Scarpa went 2 for 3 with an RBI for Greensburg Salem (9-5 Riverside 0 – Hayden Seifert went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBIs and Ivy Pancher doubled and drove in two runs to lead Laurel (12-4 9-2) to a Section 1-2A win over Riverside (7-8 New Brighton 0 – Addy Frey and Gianna Paglia combined to throw a three-inning no-hitter for Neshannock (15-0 12-0) in a Section 1-2A win over New Brighton (5-9 a triple and three RBIs and Payton Newman homered for the Lancers Blackhawk 0 – Natalia Rushak went 3 for 4 with a double and RBI and Juliana Lehman drove in a run to lead North Catholic (7-7 Keira Rodu hit two singles for Blackhawk (9-4 Lebanon 1 – Makenna Black hit a double and Rachel Minteer and Addison Grimes singled and drove in a run apiece to lead Norwin (6-10 Olivia Wriede hit a double and drove in a run for Mt Ringgold 9 – Nina Hillard went 4 for 5 with a triple home run and three RBIs and Layla Miller drove in three runs to lead Oakland Catholic (2-10 Alice Ramous had a double and three RBIs and Annie Pelissero tripled for Ringgold (0-16 Connellsville 4 – Isabella Rubbe went 3 for 3 with a double and a pair of RBIs Gabriella Rubbe went 2 for 3 with a triple and brought home a run and Annabell Carvajal was 3 for 4 with an RBI as Penn-Trafford (15-1) beat Connellsville (10-5) in nonsection play Cali Leichliter smashed a solo home run for the Falcons Allyson Paulone got the win for the Warriors Sewickley Academy 1 – Quaker Valley (3-9) got past Sewickley Academy (9-3) in a nonsection win Greensburg Central Catholic 6 – Keyara Watkins went 4 for 4 with three doubles and two RBIs Giana Foster hit two doubles and Natalie Morgart tripled for Serra Catholic (9-5 Madison Keller and Amya Clawson tripled for Greensburg Central Catholic (6-6 Winning pitcher Kelly Morrissey struck out 16 for the Eagles Carlynton 0 – Mariya Chajkowski hit a home run and drove in two runs Kamiya Morris tripled and knocked in four runs and Kayla Pulkowski doubled and finished with three RBIs as Seton LaSalle (7-5 Winning pitcher Gianna Ferrieri was 2 for 2 with a double for the Rebels Mars 0 – Emily Spears and Kate Boyle hit a double apiece and winning pitcher Taylor London tripled for Shaler (12-4 10-1) in a Section 1-5A win over Mars (3-15 Freedom 0 – Kennedi Lynn and Brianna Aluisia combined to throw a no-hitter for Shenango (8-8 7-5) in a Section 1-2A win over Freedom (2-13 Zoe Offie went 2 for 2 with three RBIs and Emma Herb drove in two runs for the Wildcats Bethel Park 7 – Adalina Bracco went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs Sophie Janosko tripled and Liv Stock doubled and drove in three runs to lead Thomas Jefferson (10-5 Taylor Striegel went 3 for 4 and Courtney Roberts and Madison Timms homered for Bethel Park (8-7 Mohawk 0 – Winning pitcher Mia Pruehs struck out 15 for Union (15-1) in a nonsection win Alivia Hare and Addy Moskel hit two singles apiece for Mohawk (12-4) Olivia Benedict went 2 for 3 and Olivia Williams hit a double for the Scotties Laurel Highlands 0 – Emmaleigh Noah threw a complete-game four-hit shutout with six strikeouts to lead Uniontown (10-6 8-4) to a Section 2-4A win over Laurel Highlands (6-10 Juliet White hit a double and home run and Lauren White doubled for the Red Raiders Brownsville 0 – Gina Tedrow and Kolbi Rostoka homered for Waynesburg (10-5 7-2) in a Section 4-2A win over Brownsville (8-5 Moon 0 – Ava Henke hit a home run and Alaina Pass doubled to back winning pitcher Autumn Bielecki for West Allegheny (12-4 8-1) in a Section 3-5A victory over Moon (6-8 Beth-Center 3 – Kendra Tharp had a single and two RBIs for West Greene (13-1 Allison Lynch drove in two runs for Beth-Center (2-11 California 0 – Jaidyn Vay struck out eight in a four-inning no-hitter as Yough (5-8) cruised to a nonsection win over California (2-9) Anna Lindner went 3 for 3 with two doubles and three RBIs Kierstin Odelli drove in three and Vay helped her cause with a double and an RBI for the Cougars Ambridge 0 – David Corob collected four hits and four RBIs and winning pitcher Tyler Kisling struck out two and gave up two hits in five shutout innings as Beaver (10-5 Ty Butler and Ronald Sebek each drove in a run for the Bobcats South Fayette 3 – Landon Greene and C.J Proch each drove in two runs and Yaniel Heredia picked up a win as Central Catholic (5-11) beat South Fayette (9-7) in nonsection play Brayden Harris and Ethan Rose had an RBI apiece for the Lions Hopewell 5 – Winning pitcher Will Ciucci doubled twice and drove in three runs Blake Heater doubled and also plated three runs as Central Valley (9-8 Benjamin McDonald homered and drove in three for Hopewell (5-12 Woodland Hills 0 – Chase Sikorski struck out seven and gave up one hit in 3⅔ shutout innings and Colin Polechko knocked in three runs as Hempfield (8-11 Marcello Fagnelli had the lone hit for the Wolverines Anthony More drove in a run for the Spartans Derry 4 – Dante Pelloni plated a pair of runs Dylan Roth doubled and knocked in a run and Cody Stull got the win as Knoch (10-9 Mason Fridley doubled and had a pair of RBI for the Trojans Hunter Lang picked up a save for the Knights West Allegheny 4 – Bo Costanza went 2 for 4 with three RBIs Zachary Rozman had two hits and two RBIs and Zack Hugus picked up a win as Mars (7-8 Zac Lucas doubled and knocked in a run for the Indians Grady Speigle doubled twice for the Fightin’ Planets Lincoln Johnson doubled and knocked in two runs and winning pitcher Wyatt Hildreth gave up two unearned runs on one hit and fanned five in six innings to lead McGuffey (9-7 Isaac Charnik singled for Washington (4-12 Laurel 4 – Kolton Carlson doubled twice and drove in two runs while Jackson McVicker suffered a loss as Laurel (5-10) fell to Mercer in nonsection play doubled and knocked in two runs and Dalton Young doubled and plated two to lead Montour (10-6 Matt Musial doubled and knocked in a run for Baldwin (8-6 Michael Ivanoff got the win for the Spartans Norwin 1 – Maddox Yost and winning pitcher Graham Keen each drove in a run as Mt surrendering one run on five hits and fanning three Benjamin Geissler plated the only run for the Knights who saw a nine-game winning streak come to an end Northgate 1 – Lucca Mezzanotte doubled and drove in three runs Dom Cubellis also doubled and knocked in two and Jackson Latta got the win for Neshannock (11-4 Anthony Barron doubled for Northgate (4-12 Matt Pallerino and Nathan Rickel each knocked in a run for the Lancers North Hills 3 – Miles Pealer tripled and drove in three runs while August Maslo and Sean O’Donnell each knocked in a pair of runs to lead North Allegheny (11-6 Austin DeMartino doubled and plated a run for North Hills (7-11 Nate Persinger picked up the win for the Tigers Beaver Falls 0 – Winning pitcher Logan Young gave up two hits and struck out six in five shutout innings while Dylan Meyer drove in three runs as Riverside (12-3 Sean Hayes and Zack Hare each had two hits and an RBI for the Panthers doubled and drove in a run and Wes Conville smacked a solo home run while Andrew Malichky gave up five hits and struck out six in a complete game shutout as Seneca Valley (10-6 Trent Best and Preston Richter each had two hits for the Golden Tornado Brandon Godleski knocked in two runs for the Raiders Winchester Thurston 0 – Winning pitcher Christian Stefankis tossed a no-hitter while August Lichtner homered and drove in a pair of runs Sawyer Chaffee knocked in two runs and Benji Valdez doubled and plated a run as Western Beaver (11-4 Quaker Valley 2 – Second-seeded Valley swept the singles matches to win a WPIAL Class 2A boys tennis quarterfinal Wednesday Tyler Quinn and Baxter Diehm won in straight sets for the Vikings 7 Quarter Valley swept the doubles matches getting a straight set win from Matthew Henry and Dom Ditano over Jake Ervin and Josh Serena and a three-set win for Carter Hawes and Patrick Connors over Maddox DeAntonio and Jackson Dameron Armstrong 1 – Zoe Wyman collected three goals and two assists Maddie Korbel also had three goals and Kaylee Schindler added a pair of goals to lead North Hills to a nonsection win A historic Seneca Falls church will open its doors to the public as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 15th annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 17 and 18 The event offers a unique opportunity for residents to explore extraordinary architecture and history at diverse houses of worship across the state “Building for Eternity: Religious Architecture and Artisans,” celebrates the craftsmanship and artistry found in religious institutions throughout New York Participating sites will feature guided tours and musical performances to showcase their buildings “Open House Weekend is a wonderful opportunity to explore buildings you might not have entered otherwise,” said Peg Breen President of the New York Landmarks Conservancy “We hope you will enjoy discovering the architectural treasures in your own community.” For more information about the Sacred Sites Open House FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. Paxton Giertz has made a name for himself during his athletic career at Seneca High School the senior has put his name on a scholarship as he was one of 14 students awarded by the Illinois High School Activities Foundation The premise of the $1,000 scholarship was for those who participate in IHSA sports and/or activities and are currently officials or pursuing education The applicants told their stories via a video submission reflecting on how high school participation has impacted their lives as well as why they have been inspired to teach ExpandSeneca's Casey Klicker is thrown out at first base by Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn pitcher Lane Martin on Thursday SENECA – It’s rare to see the suicide squeeze executed well in any game situation That play was the difference Thursday night in Seneca, though, as Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn pulled off a textbook break-and-bunt to score the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, eventually securing a 5–4 win over the Fighting Irish. With the score tied and designated hitter Tucker Bond breaking for home on the pitch, Rockets right fielder Jack Leman laid down a bunt right back to the mound, allowing Bond to score the go-ahead run untouched. The gutsy call and flawless execution shifted the momentum for good. “Jack (Leman) just looked at me and nodded,” RB/LW coach Wade Hunter said. “I trusted him, and he did his job. That’s what this team is about — they grind and they believe in each other.” Bond reached base twice on a single and a walk, scoring a game-high two runs — the only Rockets player to reach base more than once. Seneca pitcher Jace Mitchell stretches his arm out to make an out on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Seneca High School. (Scott Anderson) The Rockets leaned on their small-ball approach to manufacture runs all game — a style of play Bond says the team takes pride in. “We don’t hit a lot of home runs,” Bond said. “We work on bunting and the situational stuff all the time in practice. That’s how we win games — by playing smart baseball.” Roanoke-Benson grabbed an early lead with a two-run single from catcher Leyton Harms in the first inning and stretched it to 4–1 by the fourth. True to their name, the Fighting Irish rallied in the home half of the fourth, pulling even with a solo shot from shortstop Cam Shriey and a two-RBI single by left fielder Casey Klicker. Despite the loss, Seneca head coach Tim Brungard praised his team’s approach at the plate and competitiveness throughout the game. “One through nine, I thought we had quality at-bats,” Brungard said. “Our guys showed great two-strike approaches and put the ball in play. The bottom of our lineup really got things going in that big inning.” Seneca's Paxton Giertz makes contact with the ball on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Seneca High School. (Scott Anderson) Every player in Seneca’s lineup reached base at least once, and all but one finished with a hit. “We didn’t get the result we wanted, but I’m proud of how we kept fighting,” Brungard said. “Everyone contributed in some way, and those are the kinds of performances we’ll need as the season goes on.” Klicker led the Fighting Irish offensively with two RBIs, while Shriey’s aforementioned home run provided a key momentum swing. Rockets starting pitcher Lane Martin earned the win, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits over six innings, striking out five. Kody Knecht earned the save with a perfect seventh inning, retiring all three batters he faced. Seneca starting pitcher Jace Mitchell got tagged with the loss, striking out six over five innings for Seneca while allowing four runs on seven hits. Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn (14–8 overall, 9–5 in the Tri-County Conference) will look to extend its winning streak to seven when it travels to face Deer Creek-Mackinaw on Saturday. Seneca (8–16, 4–8) aims to regroup hosting TCC rival Marquette on Tuesday. A work project by Arizona Pipeline will force temporary lane closures at one intersection in Victorville City officials said the closure for utility infrastructure improvements will occur between 9 a.m from April 21 to May 9 at Seneca Road and Arlette Drive south of High Desert Church and near West Palms Conservatory Visual and Performing Arts school various lane closures will be in effect daily with at least one lane remaining open for traffic Motorists are encouraged to utilize alternate routes and exercise extreme caution when driving near this improvement project Questions about the project can be directed to Victorville Engineering Department at 760-955-5158 CONTACT THE POLICE:  440.331.5530 EMERGENCY:  440.333.4911 Daytime: 10am-5pm (Apr-Oct)Daytime: 10am-4pm (Nov-Mar) Sitting atop the highest point of Cuyahoga County is Seneca Golf Course in Broadview Heights park-style golf course on 350 acres of land this championship length course has been home to many great tournaments It is known for some lengthy par fours and fives Cleveland Metroparks acquired the golf course in 2011 and has since completed three phases of construction updating 9 holes at a time.  Cleveland Metroparks officially closed the final 9 holes "Back A" in order to begin the much-anticipated start of construction In addition to the remaining 9 holes being constructed Cleveland Metroparks will be adding a driving range in this final phase at Seneca The driving range has an anticipated completion in the summer of 2025 Construction of the final 9 holes will follow the range and be complete for the 2026 golf season.  the already-renovated 27 holes will remain open for public play.  Estimated Construction Completion: Driving Range - Summer 2025; Final 9 Holes - Spring 2026 Contact: Seth Keller, Project Manager, 216-678-2651 or [email protected]  Project Size: Upgraded 3,505 yard 9-hole course; Driving Range Thousands of athletes and spectators will descend on the Finger Lakes next weekend as the Seneca7 running relay returns for its 13th year bringing traffic changes and a high-energy atmosphere to the region The 77.7-mile race around Seneca Lake begins at 5:45 a.m will compete in waves throughout the morning The event follows a counterclockwise loop around the lake and up the eastern shoreline into the evening and the final wave starting at 9:15,” said race director Ian Golding “We expect to see traffic along the west side of the lake during the morning hours and along the eastern shore in the later morning Organizers are urging drivers to take extra caution throughout the day especially on East Lake Road between Sampson State Park and Geneva between 4 and 8 p.m. The Seneca7 depends on a large network of local volunteers to manage the complex logistics of the relay “This race wouldn’t be what it is today without the volunteers who come out from Geneva and the communities around the lake,” said race co-director Jackie Augustine adding that over 20 local nonprofits will provide volunteers this year Sixteen teams are also racing in charity slots having paid higher entry fees to benefit the organizations of their choice The charity teams include The Running Joke’s On Us “These organizations are doing amazing work in our community and it means a lot to our athletes to be able to give back,” Augustine said Co-director Jeff Henderson noted the race’s increasingly smooth execution and community involvement “Before the day is over they will run through city parks “All along the way people from the community come out to cheer on these athletes and make them feel welcome.” including participants traveling from Texas and Colorado Local businesses have also offered their properties as exchange points often giving up customer parking to support the race “The Finger Lakes is the perfect backdrop for a race like this,” Henderson said “This community comes together in a way that makes our runners want to keep coming back.” FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. Deputies arrested a man early Saturday morning after responding to a domestic disturbance in the Town of Fayette was taken into custody by Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies on May 4 at 12:47 a.m He faces charges of criminal contempt in the first degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree the arrest followed an official investigation into the domestic incident It is alleged that Morehouse prevented the victim from calling 911 and had unwanted physical contact while an order of protection was in place Morehouse was transported to the Seneca County Jail He will be arraigned at the Seneca County Centralized Arraignment Part Court FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. (VVNG.com) — A 53-year-old Apple Valley man who was critically injured in a shooting at a Victorville apartment complex last week has died The San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Jermaine Trotter where he had been receiving treatment since the shooting when deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 14700 block of Seneca Road deputies located Trotter and an adult female According to witnesses at the scene who spoke with VVNG the woman sustained a gunshot wound to her leg and was transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital Authorities said her injury may have been the result of a stray bullet and occurred at a different location within the complex from where Trotter was found No update has been provided on the woman’s current condition Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting and no suspect information is currently available The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through We-Tip at (800) 78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or online at wetip.com Related article: Two People Shot at Rancho Seneca Apartments in Victorville, Investigation Underway 🔗 For more local news, visit VVNG.com we’re dedicated to keeping the Victor Valley informed with essential Our newsroom works tirelessly to bring you the latest stories that matter—news that fosters awareness If you value our reporting and want to see it continue local news accessible to everyone—because an informed community is a stronger community Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres proudly partnered with the Seneca Gaming Corporation to host Seneca Sports Day at the Allegany Community Center for Seneca Nation youth the participants had the opportunity to sharpen their hockey skills with Sabres Alumni learn the fundamentals of flag football with Bills Linebacker and Buffalo native Joe Andreessen and develop their lacrosse game with Bandits players Billy Buffalo and Sabretooth appeared throughout the event which also included airbrush tattoos for the kids Scroll to see photos from the 5th Annual Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game where the Buffalo Bills Defense and Offense competed in both a softball game and home run derby to benefit the Imagine for Youth Foundation Stevie Johnson sat down for the first time in Bills history to chat on the inception of "Bills Mafia" and all things Buffalo Bills as well as plenty of anecdotes from Schefter and Johnson about the 2025 NFL Draft and their favorite Buffalo Bills memories from over the years Buffalo Bills fans had the opportunity to hear from GM Brandon Beane Ruben Brown and others following the 2025 NFL Draft provided a behind-the-scenes look at the draft process The Buffalo Bills together with Wegmans and FeedMore WNY visited Orchard Park High School in celebration of their first-place finish in the 2024 Huddle for Hunger High School Challenge and Darrynton Evans came to celebrate the students Visit buffalobills.com/huddleforhunger to sign up for the 2025 Challenge The Buffalo Bills partnered with the Niagara Youth Flag Football Organization to host a girls flag football clinic for middle school and high school girls at Youngs Sportsplex in Welland Buffalo Bills Alumni Lorenzo Alexander made the trip to Welland to support the girls flag players by coaching the participants at the flag different stations and taking pictures and signing autographs at the end of the event in partnership with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Concordia Dental offered free dental services to 220 local elementary school students promoting the significance of proper oral health Bills Defensive Tackle DeWayne Carter and Running Back Ray Davis visited the kids in the afternoon to wish them well with their procedures The Buffalo Bills hosted the High School Girls Flag Football Kickoff this weekend for 65+ teams from Western New York to the Finger Lakes Region in partnership with UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine The Buffalo Bills and Highmark teamed up to host an event focused on mental and physical well-being through a women-led panel healthy tips on nutrition and physical fitness/exercise and provided networking opportunities with Bills professionals The Buffalo Bills were proud to support the Say YES Saturday Academy and Black Family Wellness Expo at BUILD Academy In partnership with the American Heart Association the event featured hands-only CPR training equipping attendees with life-saving skills who was honored with the Health Equity Award for his dedication to advancing healthcare access and equity in the community As part of the Buffalo Bills Black History Month celebrations the Bills partnered with Zeneta & Zaire's Book Club for a story hour at Nanny's Nook Day Care including a reading of The Lil' Player that Could by Ja'Marcus Ingram The Bills were proud to partner with Buffalo Fashion Runway for the second annual Black Carpet II event The spectacular evening was dedicated to honoring Black History Month by celebrating the resilience and influence of Black fashion through the ages Black Carpet II spotlit contemporary designs while paying tribute to the trailblazing journey of Black fashion The night also highlighted and celebrated 10 distinguished Black Icons — influential leaders across various fields in Buffalo — with special awards recognizing their invaluable contributions to the community Bills Safety Micah Hyde's Imagine For Youth Foundation held its annual Kicks for Kids event at Lackawanna High School The Seneca Bobcats put together a complete performance on Thursday night cruising past the Abbeville Panthers with an emphatic 11-1 win in non-region play Seneca’s offense came out hot and never let up plating runs in multiple innings and capitalizing on defensive miscues by the Panthers The Bobcats were patient at the plate and aggressive on the basepaths forcing pressure and creating scoring opportunities throughout the game A big inning in the middle frames helped Seneca break the game open highlighted by timely hits and heads-up baserunning with contributions from up and down the lineup Seneca got a strong start from their pitching staff limiting Abbeville to just one run and only 1 hit keeping the Panthers from mounting any kind of sustained rally Seneca continues to build momentum heading into the Playoffs While the game didn’t affect region standings it served as another strong showing for a team hitting its stride Check out the notes and video highlights below for a full breakdown of the standout performances from this matchup Joey McGovern 2025 OF Seneca Florence Darlington Tech Commit athletic presence in the box with a smooth allowing for a fluid load and quick trigger He generates impressive bat speed through a compact path staying inside the ball and driving it with authority to all fields showing advanced pitch recognition and a quiet head throughout his swing His body control and balance allow for consistent hard contact and excellent barrel awareness with a clean finish and efficient lower-half engagement Joey profiles as a high-IQ hitter with advanced feel for the game and the tools to produce at a high level ‘25 Joey McGovern brings in two for @baseball_seneca with a 2B into LF @joey_mcgovern @FDTCbaseball Commit #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/NnWIBRv75L Luke McGuffin 2025 RHP Seneca This article is only available to PBRPlus Subscribers If you wish to continue reading this article:           2025 at 6:20 pm CDTExpandAutoplayImage 1 of 12Seneca catcher Lexie Buis tags out Ottawa's Aubrey Sullivan on the arm while running home on Friday Scott AndersonOver 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription. the site of the former Seneca Mall is on track for redevelopment with town leaders sharing momentum for the long-awaited transformation "We're lucky enough to have grocery already," Martin DelleBovi Real Estate Director at Benchmark Streamline "We try to bring a representative from all different retail categories into one setting." The property on Orchard Park Road has become an eyesore Ralph Lorigo and Carmina Wood Design engineer Chris Wood shared their vision for a new multipurpose complex on Thursday that addresses a long-standing need in the southern region of Western New York based on the infrastructure that's available and based on the fact that we feel that the southern part of our Western New York area is underserved for new retail development we felt that it was a location that worked for us," DelleBovi said While DelleBovi couldn't confirm any retailers for the location there was some talk about a Costco coming to the complex earlier in the year The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce would not confirm or deny rumors of a Costco coming to town but said a "national discount store" will be built. You can watch the video below or read more here The team anticipates that the project will be implemented in three phases with construction slated to begin in October 2025 and the final phase wrapping up by January 2028 "56 acres that are shovel-ready to be developed," Lorigo said the I-90 and the 400 that all converge at this location You have a town that wants to see this all developed." the developers also plan to add residential units to the design "We're proposing about 500,000 square feet of new commercial space," Wood said most of that stuff is in flux until we get the actual tenants." The Planning Board will send its zoning recommendation to the Town Board which will then vote on whether the project can move forward Town Supervisor Gary Dickson told me it is on the agenda for May 12 We want to hear what’s going on in your community Share your voice and hear from your neighbors 2025 at 6:50 pm CDTExpandAutoplayImage 1 of 10Seneca's Griffin Hougas beats out the throw to Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn's Jonah Sauder at first base on Thursday