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Auburn woman held on $5K bail after violating court order during domestic
A woman from Auburn was arrested over the weekend and charged with felony criminal contempt after allegedly violating a court order in a domestic incident. Deputies arrested 49-year-old Tina Goodluck on the morning of May ... more
Police: Auburn man found with crack after violating court order
An Auburn man is facing multiple charges after police say he violated a court-issued protection order and was found with crack cocaine during a search incident to arrest. According to a media release from the ... more
Auburn man arrested after knife threat, also violated court order
A man is facing multiple charges in Auburn after allegedly confronting a woman with a knife in violation of an active order of protection, according to city police. Officers with the Auburn Police Department were ... more
Auburn Council renews Verizon franchise, honors Tubman pilgrimage
The Auburn City Council approved several resolutions on Thursday including a renewed cable franchise with Verizon New York Inc. and salary increases for housing authority staff. The meeting also featured proclamations honoring National Historic Preservation ... more
Music, food and ducks set the stage for Memorial Day in Auburn
Downtown Auburn will roar to life this Memorial Day weekend with a jam-packed lineup of music, food, and family-friendly festivities that promise to draw crowds from across Cayuga County. The celebrations begin Friday night, May ... more
Auburn police report shows steady caseload and strong community outreach in April
The Auburn Police Department responded to more than 2,600 calls for service in April, according to the department’s monthly activity report. Officers made 75 adult arrests and investigated 67 juvenile complaints, highlighting a busy month ... more
Volunteers invited to brighten downtown Auburn with flowers
Auburn’s annual Flower Planting Day returns this Saturday, May 17, as volunteers gather to help beautify the heart of the city with fresh blooms. Organized by the Auburn Downtown BID, the event starts at 9 ... more
Cayuga Community College Commencement 2025 (webcast)
Earlier this week Cayuga Community College held it's 2025 Commencement Ceremony. The entire event was streamed on YouTube and can be watched below ... more
Auburn man arrested after high-speed chase between counties
A pre-dawn pursuit that crossed county lines ended with the arrest of an Auburn man weeks after he allegedly fled from deputies during a domestic violence investigation. Terrance D. Dexter was charged with Unlawful Fleeing ... more
Auburn hospital awarded $2M to boost nursing programs
Auburn Community Hospital has received a $2 million grant from the Mother Cabrini Foundation to strengthen its nursing workforce. The funding is part of a larger $51 million initiative supporting hospitals statewide. ACH plans to ... more
Judge backs Auburn, Owasco in watershed rules fight
A state judge has ruled in favor of Auburn and Owasco in their legal battle to enforce stricter watershed rules on farmland near Owasco Lake, according to The Citizen. Judge Keri Savona rejected the state ... more
Auburn IDA audit finds project oversight, reporting failures
A new audit from the New York State Comptroller’s Office has found that the Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) failed to adequately approve and monitor economic development projects, including missing documentation, delayed tax distributions, and ... more
Auburn child care center avoids shutdown, names new director
The Cayuga Community College Childcare Center will remain open under new leadership after avoiding a license revocation, The Citizen reports. The state had considered pulling the license following an October inspection prompted by a complaint ... more
Auburn Fire Department honors two fallen firefighters
The Auburn Fire Department is commemorating the service and sacrifice of two firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, marking the anniversaries of their tragic deaths with solemn remembrance. Firefighter Patrick J ... more
Auburn man pleads guilty to attempted assault after setting victim on fire
An Auburn man has pleaded guilty to a violent felony charge after admitting he tried to seriously injure a woman by setting her on fire during a July 2024 incident. Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany ... more
Auburn man admits to setting woman on fire
An Auburn man has pleaded guilty to a brutal 2024 attack in which he set a woman on fire using nail polish remover, according to The Citizen. Mathew Mosher, 51, entered the plea Thursday in ... more
Auburn Council backs lake protections, road upgrades in busy session
The Auburn City Council tackled major infrastructure, environmental, and public safety issues during a packed session on May 8, 2025, including awarding a $784,405 contract for road improvements and reaffirming its commitment to clean water ... more
Auburn residents raise concerns over new apartments
Residents voiced traffic and safety concerns over a proposed 50-unit apartment project at 197 North St. in Auburn, according to The Citizen. The $24 million plan by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services aims to offer affordable ... more
Auburn man pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide
A man from Auburn has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash earlier this year. The Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office identified the defendant as Christopher Dewitt, 31, of Auburn ... more
