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One hospitalized, Rt. 176 temporarily closed in Cayuga County after crash
One person was hospitalized with injuries after a single-car crash late-Wednesday. Green Gator News reports that Cato Fire Department, Cayuga County Sheriff’s Department, New York State Police and CIMVAC were dispatched to Route 176 for ... more
One hospitalized after crash on Rt. 34 in Cato
First responders were called to a single-car accident on Route 34 in Cato around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. While just one person was transported to an area hospital for an evaluation, the vehicle involved suffered ... more
Sheriff: Cayuga County woman caught driving under influence of illegal drugs
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that one person was taken into custody on November 20 after deputies responded to a suspicious incident on Rt. 34 and VanHorn Rd in the town of Cato. The ... more
Cato man damages property during dispute, faces child endangerment charge
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Cato man following an overnight domestic incident on October 18. According to a news release from Sheriff Brian Schenck road patrol deputies were dispatched to ... more
FLX TODAY: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting event + updates on Port Byron, Cato larcenies (podcast)
On this edition of FLX Today we begin a new monthly series catching up with Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck. Recruiting efforts, an expected contract with the Weedsport Central School District to expand the School ... more
Sheriff’s office investigates larcenies at Port Byron, Cato school events
Local law enforcement is seeking public assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of larcenies at school events in Port Byron and Cato. On September 15, several vehicles parked at Port Byron School were ... more
Motor home ignites along Rt. 370 in Cayuga county (video)
A motor home fire disrupted traffic on Route 370 near Southard Road on September 16. The Cato Fire Department and CIMVAC swiftly responded to the scene, managing to quickly extinguish the flames. They were further ... more
Cayuga County man accused of exposing himself to woman at local business
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of 28-year-old Jeremy J. Wagner on charges of public lewdness. The charges stem from an incident that took place on August 7, when Wagner allegedly exposed ... more
Convictions upheld for man involved in Cayuga County bank robbery and separate burglary
The convictions of Jason Ingleston, the man who attempted to rob a bank in Cato and burglarized a nearby residence in 2019, have been upheld by a state appeals court. The news was announced the ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Voters in Cato-Meridian will vote on propositions later this month
Residents of the Cato-Meridian School District will have the opportunity to vote on three budget propositions later this month. [AD] The first proposition is to approve a school budget of $23,938,925, reflecting an $810,323 increase ... more
Cato teen arrested for DWI
State police arrested a Cato teen following an accident on Spring Lake Road on April 26. According to a news release, Gavin Clarke, 19, was arrested for DWI, aggravated DWI, and other traffic infractions. Clarke ... more
Weedsport man arrested after crash on Rt. 34 in Cato
State police arrested a Weedsport man following a crash in Cayuga County. According to a news release on February 18th troopers responded to a crash on Route 34 in Cato. Andrew Franke, 37, of Weedsport ... more
Cato man charged with felony DWI after driving up to rollover crash scene, talking to deputies
Sheriff Brian Schenck says a Cayuga County man was arrested on felony DWI charges after an investigation into a one-vehicle crash on Ferris Road in Ira. It happened February 18th around 9:12 p.m. While investigating ... more
Firefighters put out tractor fire in Cayuga County
On Tuesday several fire departments in Cayuga County were dispatched to Short Cut Road for a tractor fire near a barn. Firefighters from Jordan and Cato were called to the scene. No injuries were reported ... more
Sheriff: No students injured after car crashes across Cato Elementary School lawn
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck provided an update on a crash that happened in front of the Cato Elementary School. On February 9th around 2 p.m. deputies responded to a vehicle that had driven across ... more
Photos show damage to Cato home after overnight fire: What do we know?
Firefighters were called to a two-alarm overnight fire in Cayuga County. First responders from Cato, Victory, Red Creek, Ira, Jordan, Plainville, Conquest, Weedsport, Auburn, and Jordan were called to Route 176 near Route 370 for ... more
Teen charged after falsely reporting bomb threat to Cayuga County school
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office says a 14-year-old faces a felony charge after making a bomb threat at a school in Cato. The 14-year-old, who was not identified, was charged with falsely reporting an incident ... more
Voters approve Cato-Meridian CSD capital project
Residents of the Cato-Meridian Central School District voted in favor of a $33.1 million capital project proposal on Tuesday, with a vote of 158-60. The project, which aims to improve infrastructure at both the elementary ... more
Two seriously hurt after tractor-trailers collide on Rt. 370 in Cato
Two people were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries after a tractor-trailer crash on State Route 270. It happened Monday in the town of Cato near the Speedway gas station, according to first responders ... more
Boil water advisory lifted in Cato: Water safe to consume
The boil water advisory that had been in effect for Cato residents over the long holiday weekend has been lifted. The Cayuga County Health Department issued the emergency order last Friday after the water system ... more
