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Chainsaw theft leads to arrest of Port Byron man
A Port Byron man was charged with petit larceny after he allegedly stole chainsaws from his workplace in Mentz, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Jeffrey P. Shields, 32, on June 5 ... more
Port Byron woman charged in stolen property case
Deputies arrested an 18-year-old woman from Port Byron after she was found with stolen items tied to an earlier larceny investigation, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said. Jayla M. Dwyer was charged with criminal possession ... more
Ira woman charged after domestic altercation involving child
A 20-year-old woman from Ira was arrested after a domestic dispute that allegedly involved violence and took place in front of a toddler, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies charged Brianna L. Dudzinski with ... more
Auburn rally to spotlight democracy on June 13
Indivisible Cayuga will host a public rally this Friday to “Celebrate Democracy” and support the national No Kings! Day of Action, the group announced this week. The rally, set for June 13 from 5:30 to ... more
Inmate indicted after jail deputy attacked with makeshift weapons (video)
A deputy at the Cayuga County Jail was violently attacked during morning rounds last month, prompting a grand jury indictment and a public warning from local authorities about rising threats inside custody facilities. The inmate, ... more
Sweet Treat Trail returns to Cayuga County this summer
The Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail is back for its twelfth season, offering locals and visitors a self-guided journey through Cayuga County’s finest confections and farm-fresh flavors. Running from May through November, the 2025 trail ... more
Moravia superintendent takes sudden leave
The superintendent of the Moravia Central School District has stepped away from his role effective immediately, according to The Citizen. John Birmingham requested the voluntary leave, and school officials have not disclosed the reason, citing ... more
Auburn honors Lafayette’s 1825 visit with new marker
Auburn has officially joined the Lafayette Historical Marker Trail, commemorating the bicentennial of General Marquis de Lafayette’s celebrated tour through the United States. On June 8, a new historical marker was unveiled in Exchange Street ... more
Auburn police update ‘most wanted’ list after arrest
The Auburn Police Department has released an updated list of its top five most wanted individuals, following the recent arrest of one suspect. Mikal Holbrook, 26, was taken into custody on May 16. He had ... more
Auburn City Council approves land sale, ambulance pact
The Auburn City Council met last week to address a slate of resolutions and public concerns, including the approval of a new ambulance service agreement, land sales, and updates to various city policies and operations ... more
Several hospitalized after crash in Fleming
Emergency crews rushed to a two-car crash Friday afternoon in the town of Fleming, where multiple people were injured, according to the Fleming Fire Department. The collision happened around 4:50 p.m. at the intersection of ... more
Appeals court upholds convictions in three Cayuga County felony cases
Three felony convictions out of Cayuga County were upheld this week by a state appellate court, cementing long prison sentences for the defendants involved in robbery, assault, and two separate murder cases. District Attorney Brittany ... more
Falling concrete forces closure in downtown Auburn
Chunks of concrete fell from the top of a historic building in downtown Auburn on Friday, prompting emergency closures and renewed safety concerns, according to The Citizen. The debris came from 120 Genesee St., a ... more
Multiple injured in Cayuga County crash
Several people were hospitalized Friday after a two-car collision in the town of Fleming, according to The Citizen. Emergency crews responded around 4:50 p.m. to the crash at the intersection of Route 34 and Skillet ... more
Auburn man accused of resisting, fleeing police: Now faces multiple charges
A 38-year-old Auburn man is facing a series of criminal charges stemming from three separate warrants, including allegations of fleeing police and stealing a vehicle in Seneca Falls. John J. Pisano was arrested by the ... more
Cayuga County Treasurer’s office to relocate June 16
The Cayuga County Treasurer’s office will open at a new address on June 16, continuing its public services without interruption. The new office will be located at 63 Genesee Street, with its entrance on the ... more
Syracuse man arrested for false personation in Cayuga County
A Syracuse man was arrested during a traffic stop in the Town of Sempronius after deputies say he gave them a false name and date of birth. Deputies with the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested ... more
Wayne brothers donate $1 million to Auburn hospital
Brothers Dave and Doug Wayne have matched the largest financial gift in Auburn Community Hospital history with a $1 million donation to support the facility’s expanding health care services. “We sold our business. Our family ... more
Former Bombardier plant in Auburn sold for industrial redevelopment
A long-dormant manufacturing site in Auburn is set for a potential revival following its acquisition by a national commercial developer. On June 5, Auburn East LLC—an affiliate of St. Louis-based Commercial Development Company, Inc. (CDC)—announced ... more
