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Bicyclist seriously injured in crash near Auburn; Rt. 5&20 closed for hours

A bicyclist was seriously injured Monday night after being struck by a motor vehicle on Routes 5 and 20 near Veterans Memorial Parkway in the town of Aurelius ... more
One hospitalized after two-vehicle crash on Turnpike Road in Aurelius

One person was taken to Upstate University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Turnpike Road in the town of Aurelius. Firefighters were called to the crash at 7:34 a.m. between Blanchard and Laraway ... more
Aurelius weighs Tubman byway route

Aurelius officials are still reviewing whether the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway should pass through town. The town is one of three communities still needed to complete the proposed route ... more
Electrical fire under Fleming trailer extinguished within 10 minutes

An electrical fire beneath a residential trailer in Fleming was extinguished within 10 minutes of dispatch, limiting damage and causing no injuries, according to the Fleming Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:41 p.m. after ... more
Half Acre Road reopens after communication lines block roadway

Firefighters cleared a section of Half Acre Road on Friday morning after downed communication lines blocked the roadway, according to the Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department. Crews were dispatched at 9:14 a.m. for a report of ... more
Vehicle fire extinguished in Aurelius

A vehicle fire at a busy Aurelius intersection Tuesday afternoon was quickly brought under control by local firefighters. The Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department responded at 4:29 p.m. to a reported vehicle fire at the intersection ... more
Finger Lakes Drive-in dispute with Cayuga Nation heads to trial

A years-long land fight between the Finger Lakes Drive-In and the Cayuga Nation is moving closer to trial, according to The Citizen. A state judge ruled the drive-in's lease to use neighboring property remains valid ... more
Cayuga County man charged with predatory sexual assault against a child

A Cayuga County man was taken into custody Tuesday after investigators alleged he sexually abused a child under the age of 13 over the course of several months. Robert M. Harlan, 42, of Aurelius, was ... more
Firefighters assist with extrication after Cayuga crash

Emergency crews from multiple departments responded to a one-vehicle crash in Cayuga Thursday morning that left at least one person trapped inside the vehicle. The Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched at 6:55 ... more
Cayuga County men face felony charges after damaging vehicle

Two Cayuga County men face felony charges after deputies say they damaged a vehicle during a roadway altercation earlier this month in the Town of Aurelius. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said Kyle M. Whiffen, ... more
Aurelius man jailed on felony domestic violence charges after altercation

A Cayuga County man was sent to jail after deputies said he assaulted a woman and damaged her phone during a domestic incident that allegedly occurred in the presence of a child. The Cayuga County ... more
Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures

Cayuga County voters will decide school budgets Tuesday across several districts facing the same core challenge: Rising costs that continue to outpace state aid growth and long-term revenue stability. The Auburn City School District’s proposal ... more
Two injured in crash at Beach Tree and Canoga roads in Aurelius

Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Aurelius that left multiple people injured and required an extended response. The Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched around 2:52 p.m. to ... more
Aurelius man jailed after welfare fraud arrest

A Cayuga County man was taken into custody this week on felony welfare fraud charges following a joint investigation by local and state authorities. Jason S. McCraw, 43, of Aurelius, was arrested April 29 on ... more
UPDATE: Barn fire in Aurelius kills dozens of animals, cause under investigation

A late-night barn fire in Cayuga County left dozens of animals dead but no injuries to people, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded around 9 p.m. Monday to a property on State Route ... more
Aurelius barn destroyed by overnight fire: What we know now

Multiple fire departments responded to a fully involved barn fire along Route 326 in Cayuga County, with crews ultimately knocking down the blaze and preventing injuries to people on scene. According to the Cayuga/Seneca Fire ... more
Syracuse woman arrested after Auburn Lowe’s larceny investigation

Deputies arrested a Syracuse woman on a petit larceny warrant tied to a shoplifting investigation at an Auburn Lowe’s store. Officers took Darsheilia D. Stroud, 36, into custody Jan. 8 at the Onondaga Justice Center ... more
Snowmobile crash draws emergency response in Aurelius

A snowmobile crash on Blanchard Road brought a fast response from multiple emergency crews Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from the Aurelius Volunteer Fire Department were called to the scene around 2:39 p.m., where one patient was ... more
Auburn signs ambulance deal with third town

Auburn City Ambulance will now serve the town of Aurelius under a new $60,000 agreement, according to The Citizen. The deal makes Aurelius the third Cayuga County town—joining Owasco and Springport—to partner with Auburn’s city-run ... more

