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DEC investigating after massive manure spill at Genoa dairy farm

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a large manure line leak in Cayuga County. It happened in the town of Genoa, according to the Cayuga County Health Department, who announced the ... more
Snowy roads leads to crash in Genoa

First responders from the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department responded to a crash around 6:30 a.m. on East Genoa Road. They responded along with King Ferry Rescue and Cayuga Ambulance. A vehicle was found overturned in ... more
Car, farm tractor involved in Cayuga County crash

The Genoa Fire Department says they were dispatched to a fire following a collision involving a sedan and farm tractor. The crash happened on Route 34 north of Sills Road. Upon arrival firefighters found one ... more
DEBRIEF: East Hill Medical fills important void as communities struggle economically (podcast)

Keith Cuttler spends most of his days thinking about ways to get crucial medical services to the most-vulnerable parts of the Cayuga County. It's been an evolving challenge, since coming into his role with a ... more
Cayuga County crash shuts down Route 34 for hours on Thursday

First responders say at least two people were hurt in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Route 34 around 4 p.m. The road remained closed until around 9 p.m. The crash involved two cars and ... more
Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold

Cayuga County E-911 has some staffing issues that it needs to resolve. At least that was the pitch heard by the Cayuga County Legislature this week when they met. E-911 Administrator Denise Spingler addressed the ... more
Cayuga Co. Health Department warns against swimming in Cayuga Lake after hydrilla-killing chemical applied early by mistake

The Cayuga County Health Department says that a plan to kill hydrilla on the lake has backfired. Due to a miscommunication, the chemical used to kill the plans was applied on Thursday in the area ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

Earlier this year Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was in-studio discussing his first month on the job following an uncontested election last fall. He succeeded longtime Sheriff David Gould. Now, Sheriff Schenck has several months ... more
Firefighters called to shed fire in Cayuga County

Firefighters were called to the scene of a shed fire in Genoa Saturday afternoon. The shed was a complete loss; and first responders from Genoa, Moravia and Scipio assisted. No injuries were reported at the ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Cayuga County year-end sales tax report: Auburn excels, towns, villages lag behind

The final sales tax numbers for Cayuga County's multiple municipal governments show a strong year for the city of Auburn, but a weak performance by towns and villages in the area. As a whole, sales ... more
Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages

Sales tax collection is trending upward in the city of Auburn through the third quarter of 2018 and holding relatively steady in Cayuga County. According to the latest monthly sales tax report from the Cayuga ... more
One person hospitalized after serious accident in Genoa

One person was transported to an area hospital after a single-vehicle accident Wednesday night in Genoa, according to first responders. The accident came in around midnight and resulted in Genoa, King Ferry Rescue and Southern ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.

Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election - Schenck stepped up to the ... more
Genoa man pleads guilty to possessing meth with intent to sell

Last month, a Cayuga County probation officer made a surprise visit at Brian Swan's home in Genoa and found methamphetamine, scales and plastic baggies spread throughout his room, and on Thursday, Swan admitted his intent ... more
Car hits turkey on Rt. 34; driver treated for minor injuries

One patient signed off with minor injuries after a crash involving a vehicle and turkey on Route 34. The crash happened late-Thursday on Route 34 in the area of Myers Road. Genoa, King Ferry and ... more
Truck carrying manure crashes in Genoa

Dramatic photos from the scene of a rollover accident in Cayuga County on Thursday resulted in a smelly situation for those nearby. A tractor-trailer, reportedly carrying manure crashed on Route 90 in Genoa. Manure truck ... more
Drunk driver’s prison sentence revoked on appeal, sent back to Cayuga County Court
One of New York state's highest courts has vacated the sentence imposed on a Genoa man who violated his probation in Cayuga County. In 2011, Claude Zirbel pleaded guilty to felony driving while intoxicated and ... more
Pickup truck destroyed in King Ferry blaze (photo)

On Saturday firefighters responded to the report of a burning pickup truck. King Ferry and Genoa fire departments responded to the incident, which resulted in the truck being destroyed. Firefighters say that there were no ... more
Finding Genoa’s footprint in the Civil War

The Genoa Historical Association held its first Civil War presentation and round table discussion centered on the war and people from Genoa who fought in the war at the Rural Life Museum, located at 920 ... more
Multiple departments called to Genoa building fire overnight

Firefighters in Cayuga County were called to a building fire in Genoa last night, which was reportedly ‘fully-engulfed’ when the first crews arrived on-scene. Genoa, King Ferry, Scipio, Locke, Aurora, Poplar Ridge, and Lansing fire ... more
