Aurora
Police: 74-year-old charged with DWI after crash in Cayuga County
State police arrested a 74-year-old Aurora resident following an accident on Gully Road. Troopers arrested Bruce Lader, 74, for DWI and operating with a BAC over 0.08%. The accident occurred on Thursday, according to a ... more
Professor Maya Jasonoff to speak at Wells College
Wells College, in partnership with the Phi Beta Kappa Society, is pleased to announce that on September 22, Professor Maya Jasonoff will give a lecture entitled, "Ancestry: Where Do We Come From and Why Do ... more
Kiki Petrosino to give a master class and reading at Wells College
Wells College is pleased to announce the next event in their Visiting Writers Series. On Tuesday, September 6 at 5pm, Kiki Petrosino will present a master class entitled, "Missing History: Writing into the Incomplete Record" ... more
Bread & Puppet Theater performs at Wells College on September 14
The Arts & Lecture Series of Wells College, in partnership with the Sustainability, Visual Arts, and Theatre programs, is delighted to announce that the wonderful Bread & Puppet Theater will visit our campus this Fall.The ... more
‘This American Dairy Farmer’ features Ironman Triathlete from Cayuga County
Offering a glimpse into the lives of hardworking farmers, American Dairy Association North East released a new episode of "This American Dairy Farmer," a digital series highlighting family, tradition and sustainable food production on local ... more
MacKenzie-Childs annual barn sale begins today virtually
MacKenzie-Childs will hold its annual barn sale, but it's happening virtually this summer. It begins today and runs through Sunday, July 31. The Aurora-based home decor brand announced that the barn sale, which used to ... more
The Inns of Aurora named Best Resort Hotel by Travel + Leisure
The Inns of Aurora, a luxury lakeside boutique resort in the Finger Lakes, is ranked No. 1 on the Travel + Leisure 2022 World's Best Awards List of Best Resort Hotels in New York State ... more
Southern Cayuga High School stages mock DWI drill ahead of “100 deadliest days”
Southern Cayuga High School students recently got an up-close look at a fatal DWI investigation. School officials partnered with the Cayuga County Sheriff's Department, local fire departments, and EMS squads to stage a mock DWI ... more
Achievements of Class of 2022 celebrated during Wells College’s 154th Commencement Ceremony
During Wells College's 154th Commencement ceremony today (May 21, 2022), President Jonathan Gibralter conferred undergraduate degrees upon 59 graduating students. In addition, a longtime professor who is retiring this year was granted the honorary title ... more
The Inns of Aurora named a Best Company to Work for in New York State
The Inns of Aurora is excited to announce its placement on the 2022 list of Best Companies to Work for in New York, earning distinction as the sole hospitality company on the list of 75 businesses and organizations ... more
Former Cayuga County Treasurer James Orman elected mayor of Aurora
A longtime public servant in Cayuga County will continue being a resource for local community members, even after his retirement. James Orman, longtime Cayuga County Treasurer, was recently elected to be the mayor of Aurora ... more
U.S. Rep. Katko secures $9M for projects in CNY, Cayuga and Wayne counties
U.S. Representative John Katko has secured $9 million in funding for ten projects across New York's 24th congressional district. Cayuga County is set to receive some of that funding for three projects: $500,000 for a ... more
MacKenzie-Childs announces new craft festival set for September
MacKenzie-Childs has announced a new Artisan Craft Festival to debut in Aurora this fall. The festival will take place the weekend of September 30 to October 2, 2022. It will be hosted by MacKenzie-Childs at ... more
Wells College welcomes new VP of academic and student affairs
Susan Henking will join Wells College this summer as the new vice president of academic and student affairs. The private college is located in the Village of Aurora in Cayuga County and serves about 450 ... more
Susan Henking named Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Wells College
Wells College announced today that it has named Susan Henking—a skilled higher education professional with a broad range of executive and academic leadership experience—as its new vice president for academic and student affairs. Henking, who ... more
Southern Cayuga CSD drama club set to perform Mamma Mia for Spring 2022 musical
After a yearlong hiatus, the Southern Cayuga CSD drama club is pleased to return to the stage and present the upcoming performances of Mamma Mia for their spring 2022 musical. "You would never know that ... more
Group exhibition by regional artists opens February 24 at Wells College’s String Room Gallery
The String Room Gallery of Wells College is pleased to announce the opening of "Life as Clouds," a group exhibition juried and curated by the students in the Professional Practices in Visual Arts course. All ... more
Taylor House Conference Center unveiled by Inns of Aurora in Cayuga County
The Inns of Aurora announced the opening of the Taylor House Conference Center this week. Taylor House Conference Center is situated in the center of the historic Village of Aurora, featuring charming views of the ... more
UPDATE: Skaneateles’ Blue Water Grill staff to temporarily work at Sherwood Inn
In an effort to help keep local restaurants operating under tough times, staff will be switching to another restaurant temporarily in Skaneateles. The Blue Water Grill in Skaneateles is going to be closed between Sept ... more
