Aurora

Below you will find a video review of a recent dinner at the 1833 Kitchen & Bar inside the historic Aurora Inn in Aurora, NY. The Aurora Inn is known for their fantastic outdoor amenities ... more

Carol Ryerson from MacKenzie-Childs was a guest on Finger Lakes Today talking about all-things holiday season, including the latest from the iconic brand. She also talked about the excitement during the holiday season in Aurora, ... more

A Cayuga County museum has received an award from the Preservation League of New York State. For its restoration of Opendore – the historic home of national leaders in the suffragette movement William, Hannah, and ... more

Wells College says one of its alumnae and trustees was recently honored with the Leo B. Hart Humanitarian Award from the University of Arizona. Dr. Vicki E. Panhuise, who graduated from Wells College cum laude, ... more

Wells College has welcomed Kristopher LaGreca as the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. LaGreca brings an in-depth knowledge of the latest innovations in digital technology as well as best practices in marketing and ... more

There was a two hour lockdown at Wells College on Friday. Officials say it was prompted by what turned out to be a non-credible threat of a shooter. The person who reported the incident to ... more

A graphic novelist is coming to Wells College. The college announced that on Tuesday, October 18th graphic novelist and Marvel Studios Animation Character Designer Ethan Young will be visiting Wells to discuss and share his ... more

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

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

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

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

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 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, 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 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

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

After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, the popular Mackenzie-Childs Warehouse Sale returns later this month. The Citizen reports the Aurora home décor company announced the return of the sale Tuesday. It will be Friday, June 17, ... more

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

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. 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 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