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Boat catches fire on Cayuga Lake near Aurora; occupant rescued after jumping into water
A boat caught fire Monday on Cayuga Lake near Aurora, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and the rescue of an occupant who jumped into the water to escape the flames. Emergency crews from Aurora, Union ... more
Water conservation order issued for Aurora after main break
Village of Aurora residents served by the public water system are being asked to conserve water until further notice after a water main break disrupted the system. The break occurred on the Wells College campus, ... more
Crews contain Route 90 house fire north of Aurora
Firefighters from across southern Cayuga County quickly contained a house fire Monday afternoon along Route 90 north of the village of Aurora, limiting damage to the home and an adjacent garage. The Aurora Volunteer Fire ... more
Cayuga Lake sewer project suspended after referendum
The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority has suspended work and spending on a proposed $33 million sewer project for lakefront properties in Ledyard and Genoa after voters rejected creation of a sewer district in ... more
Cayuga Lake hydrilla treatment begins
Hydrilla treatment is underway on Cayuga Lake as state and county officials continue efforts to fight the invasive plant. The first application began Tuesday in the South Aurora Project Area between Wells College Bay and ... more
Lawsuit targets Wells campus sale
A legal fight over the former Wells College campus is escalating, according to The Citizen. The Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge has sued Wells College after the school canceled the $12.5 million sale of its ... more
Report says Wells College lost millions after closing: Dispute over property deepens
Wells College burned through more than $8 million while winding down operations, according to the college's latest federal tax filing. The filing shows the former Aurora college posted a $5.35 million net loss during the ... more
Community meeting planned on Cayuga Lake sewer proposal ahead of June vote
Residents along Cayuga Lake’s eastern shoreline will have a chance next week to hear details and ask questions about a proposed sewer expansion project aimed at protecting water quality in the Finger Lakes. The Cayuga ... more
Aurora Wells College sale faces new court challenge
A bitter fight over the former Wells College campus in Aurora isn’t over yet, according to The Citizen. Harriet Higgins, whose bid to buy the property was rejected, asked Cayuga County Court to block the ... 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
Aurora fire department plans annual golf tournament fundraiser in June
Supporters of the Aurora Volunteer Fire Department will have a chance to hit the course while backing local emergency services at an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser in Cayuga County. The department is hosting its annual ... more
Closed Wells College campus now draining over $200K every month
An empty college campus is draining more than $200,000 a month to maintain, according to The Citizen, as Wells College fights legal challenges tied to its sale. The school told a judge it still spends ... more
Judge clears path for controversial Wells College sale despite legal challenges and opposition
A legal fight over a closed college just hit a turning point, with a judge allowing a $12.5 million sale to move forward, according to Spectrum News. A state Supreme Court judge rejected challenges from ... more
Aurora takes over water plant
A small village suddenly found itself running a century-old water system after a college walked away, according to The Citizen. Aurora officially took ownership of the former Wells College water plant this week. Leaders say ... more
Rowland steps aside in Wells College campus sale
A key hurdle vanished in the Wells College sale after Pleasant Rowland backed off her purchase rights, according to The Citizen. Her LLC waived its “right of first refusal,” clearing the way for a $12.5 ... more
Village election results in Odessa, Penn Yan, and Aurora
Write-ins decide Odessa board seats A quiet election with no candidates still produced winners Tuesday, as voters wrote in two familiar names, according to the report. Incumbent Kristine Gardner, who said she’d serve again, and ... more
State objects to Wells auction plan
Rare books and artwork from the former Wells College could end up in private hands, but state officials are pushing back, according to The Citizen. The New York State Education Department and Board of Regents ... more
New ambulance begins service in Aurora
Emergency crews in Aurora now have a new ambulance on the road after months of fundraising and planning. The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department placed the new ambulance into service at 4 p.m. Saturday. Community donations ... more
Wells College fights bid to block sale
A legal fight is heating up over the future of the shuttered Wells College campus in Aurora. Attorneys for Wells College urged a state Supreme Court judge to reject an effort by the Cayuga Nation ... more
