Ovid Big M

06/04/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐌 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 🎓

Last evening, members of the McKee family had the privilege of presenting the inaugural McKee Family Big M Scholarship to Lee Granger, a graduating senior at South Seneca Central School District.

The scholarship was established this year to honor the lasting impact that the Big M had on the Ovid community and to recognize a student who embodies the values that defined both the store and Jim McKee’s legacy: hard work, responsibility, reliability, perseverance, and service to others.

Lee stood out among an impressive group of applicants for his strong work ethic, commitment to his community, academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to balancing school, employment, and service. Throughout high school, he has consistently demonstrated the qualities that have long been valued by the McKee family and by the Ovid community.

Pictured are Kelly McKee Ferguson, Sue McKee Cirencione, and scholarship recipient Lee Granger.

Congratulations, Lee and to all of last night’s awardees!

05/29/2026

🍓🧨🎆🎇

Dream big, because we've got a surprise that will light up the sky! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce that the 40th Annual Ovid Strawberry Festival will feature a dazzling fireworks display on Friday, June 12th at 9:30pm at The Pumpkin Stand (7844 Route 414, Ovid.)

Parking opens at 8:30pm, and don't worry, we've got a rain date set for Saturday, June 13th.

We're forever grateful to our incredible parade organizer and the Village of Ovid for securing a grant through the Seneca County Tourism Grant, making this magic possible! ✨

05/18/2026

👀 Monday 5/18

Maybe Monday's??

Keep an eye out - each Monday this season Silo may or may not be popping up in Ovid!!!

04/30/2026

More than a year after a devasting fire took out much of the village of Ovid’s Main Street, a new business is moving in.

04/27/2026

Pop up event tonight, 4/27 4-7pm!

Come see the events truck back in action tonight! The Chicken Wizard will be slinging chicken on short notice from 4-7pm. To go available!

Welcome to Spring, we are excited for the upcoming season!

04/24/2026

𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒! 🎓🖤💛

The McKee Family Big M Scholarship has officially been established to honor the lasting impact that the Big M Grocery Store had on the community and the values it stood for: hard work, reliability, responsibility, and service to others.

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating South Seneca High School senior who has demonstrated a strong work ethic through part-time employment during high school and a commitment to balancing work, academics, and life goals.

Preference will be given to students who show:
✔️ Responsibility
✔️ Perseverance
✔️ Strong work ethic
✔️ Community values
✔️ Clear plans for life after high school

Whether your next step is college, the skilled trades, or another career path, this opportunity was created to recognize students who embody the spirit of dedication that defined both the Big M and Mr. James McKee.

📌 Applications are available through the High School Guidance Office.
📧 Electronic submissions may be sent to [email protected]

We encourage all eligible South Seneca seniors to apply — and please help spread the word to students and families! 💛🖤

04/15/2026

This makes our heart happy!! ❤️

We want to give a HUGE shout out to our friends at the Ovid Big M, we now have a small selection of their famous spices in! It's like having a piece of them with us. 🥰

04/08/2026

Let’s welcome this new store front in Ovid!

01/25/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 🤍

We are incredibly grateful to Spectrum News for taking the time to tell the story of the Ovid Big M and the people who made it such a special part of our community.

One year later, this anniversary is still heavy for so many — former employees, families, neighbors, and everyone who walked through those doors and called it part of their everyday life.

To our community: thank you for the kindness, the messages, the memories shared, and the continued support over this past week. It has meant more than words can say.

The building may be gone, but the heart of Big M — and the heart of Ovid — is still very much here.

One year after a fire destroyed the only grocery store in the village of Ovid, it’s employees are still finding ways to come together.

01/21/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗠 – 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 🤍

Today marks one year since the fire that took the Ovid Big M and forever changed the heart of our village.

As we look back, so many of the memories that come to mind are from the holidays — the lights on Main Street, familiar faces in the aisles, last-minute stops, warm conversations, and the feeling that you were running into neighbors more than running errands.

This past year has not been easy. Main Street has been quieter. Emptier. And during the holidays especially, the absence was deeply felt. We missed the traditions. We missed the routines. And most of all, we missed you.

But the Ovid Big M was always more than a store.

It was a place where this community showed up for one another — whether it was through fundraisers, small acts of kindness, or standing beside neighbors during their hardest days. Those “No One Fights Alone” shirts weren’t just words. They were how this town lived.

That spirit didn’t disappear with the building.

It lives on in the way Ovid continues to care for its own. In how we rally. In how we remember. And in how we keep showing up — together.

Today, we invite you to share your favorite memories in the comments — from the holidays or any time of year.

And as we look ahead to the year before us, we hold onto hope. Hope for Main Street. Hope for renewal. Hope that something meaningful and good will grow from what was lost.

Because buildings can be rebuilt…
community endures…
and in Ovid, no one fights alone. ❤️

One Year Later