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Cato to hold public hearing on residency change for town worker
The Town of Cato Board will meet Tuesday and will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law that would change the residency requirements for the Deputy Town Clerk position. The public hearing will ... more
Cato-Meridian names new superintendent
The Cato-Meridian Central School District has appointed Dee Froio as its next superintendent, according to district officials. Froio will step into the role on July 1, bringing more than two decades of experience in education ... more
Woman charged with DWI while picking up children at Cato Elementary
A Martville woman was arrested Friday after allegedly driving drunk to Cato Elementary School during student dismissal, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. Susan L. Maund, 47, faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including Driving While ... more
Cato announces spring clean-up day for April 19 with strict guidelines
The Village of Cato will hold its annual Spring Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 19, giving residents a chance to dispose of large household items—but with strict regulations in place. All items must be ... more
Cato zoning board schedules public hearing on variance request; town clerk applications open
Residents in the Town of Cato will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed zoning variance during an upcoming public hearing set for April 16. The hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m ... more
Cato-Meridian names two finalists for superintendent
The Cato-Meridian Central School District has narrowed its superintendent search to two finalists: Kasey Dolson and Dee Froio. Both completed their final interviews and bring extensive leadership experience in education. Dolson, currently an assistant superintendent ... more
Mobile food pantry distribution to provide assistance in Cato
The Food Bank of Central New York will hold a mobile food pantry distribution on Wednesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. at Cato/Meridian Elementary School. The drive-thru event is open to anyone in need of ... more
Syracuse man arrested twice in Cayuga County for unlicensed driving, stolen plates
A Syracuse man was arrested twice within hours in Cayuga County after being caught driving without a license and using stolen license plates, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped Abdul H. Alhariri ... more
Maple Weekend 2025 coming to Cato this month
Bradt Road Maple in Cato, New York, is inviting the community to Maple Weekend 2025, a two-weekend event celebrating the sweet tradition of maple syrup production. The event will take place on March 22-23 and ... more
Cato village residents gear up for elections on March 18
Residents of the Village of Cato will head to the polls on Tuesday, March 18, to elect local leaders. Both villages will hold elections for mayor and board of trustees positions, shaping the future of ... more
State Police investigating vandalism, fire damage to prison transport buses
State Police are investigating an act of vandalism involving two prison transport buses in Cayuga County, including one that sustained heavy fire damage. Authorities received a report on February 19 regarding the damaged buses, which ... more
Power tools theft in Cato leads to arrest: Suspect released on $100 bail
A Syracuse man was arrested last week in connection with the theft of power tool batteries from a Village of Cato hardware store. According to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, the investigation began on January ... more
Body of missing man found in small lake near Cato
New York State Police in Auburn have located the body of a 66-year-old man who was reported missing on February 2. He was last seen at his cottage on Cross Lake in Cayuga County before ... more
Snow removal reminder in Cato sparks debate about village policy and if it changed
A recent reminder from the Village of Cato regarding sidewalk snow removal has ignited debate among residents about long-standing responsibilities and village services. The village informed homeowners that they are responsible for clearing sidewalks in ... more
Fire crews respond to possible gas leak in Cato
Emergency responders were dispatched to the Dollar General in Cato on Friday following a report of a possible gas leak. Green Gator news was on-scene and reported that fire crews quickly arrived to assess the ... more
SATURDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Marcus Whitman boys win at buzzer; Dundee/Bradford girls extend win streak to six
Saturday saw another full slate of Wayne Finger-Lakes high school basketball games as several holiday tournaments came to a close. Highlights included the Marcus Whitman boys storming back to beat Rochester Prep on Brody Royston's ... more
FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Marcus Whitman’s Brody Royston, Bloomfield’s Calla McCombs join 1000-point club; Cam Blankenberg scores 41 for Wayne
After a brief pause for the Christmas break, high school basketball resumed Friday with a packed schedule, featuring primarily holiday tournaments. The slate was highlighted by two Wayne-Finger Lakes players joining the 1000-point club. Marcus ... more
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Mynderse, Lyons boys cruise to season-opening wins; Clyde-Savannah girls outlast Wayne
Several more high school basketball teams opened their seasons on Wednesday night. Check out the scores, stats, and the next slate of games below. BOYS BASKETBALL (12/4) Bloomfield (0-1) 39Mynderse (1-0) 73 Lyons (1-0) 105Marion ... more
Cato-Meridian Superintendent Departs for New Role, Interim Named
Dr. Terry Ward, superintendent of the Cato-Meridian Central School District, will step down on Jan. 4 after seven years to lead the North Syracuse Central School District. The Cato-Meridian Board of Education accepted his resignation ... more
