Ira
State Police arrest Ira resident for driving while intoxicated.
Police report the arrest of a Cayuga County resident following a traffic stop. According to a news release, the Auburn State Police arrested Connie M. Wierzbicki, 41, of Auburn for driving while intoxicated. Troopers initially ... 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 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
Two displaced after fire in Cayuga County
The two people escaped injury, but were displaced from their home after a structure fire in Cayuga County on Wednesday. First responders said the fire was reported at 3787 Carter Road; and was reported to ... 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
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
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
Ira’s roads to get over $200,000 worth of repairs with help of state funding
Town of Ira board members discussed over $200,000 worth of repairs planed for Ira's roads during a regular town board meeting on Wednesday. Michael Hesse, Ira's highway superintendent, explained that 1.5 miles of Watkins Road ... more
‘Slow down’: Snowmobile safety emphasized in Cayuga County
A snowmobile safety course was put on by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office at the Ira Fire Department on Sunday to help youth get their New York state Snowmobile Safety Certificates. “The main thing we ... more