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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
REPORT: Firefighters called to ‘house explosion’ in Cayuga County
First responders in Cayuga County were dispatched to what was initially reported as a house explosion during the early evening hours on Saturday. Our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire reported that the home was ... more
Deadly fire claims two lives in Cayuga County: State police investigation underway
A fire in the town of Locke resulted in the loss of two lives on April 24. The fire broke out at 166 Canaan Heights Road, completely engulfing the residential structure. Emergency responders from the ... more
Rochester woman runs horse-and-buggy off the road in Cayuga County as bystanders forced to intervene
Authorities say a Rochester woman was arrested after forcing a horse-and-buggy off the road in the town of Locke. According to a press release from Sheriff Brian Schenck it all happened on January 12th and ... more
Crash involving vehicle, horse-and-buggy under investigation in Cayuga County
Editor's Note: An updated version of this story is available here. First responders were called to a crash involving a vehicle and horse-and-buggy in Cayuga County on Thursday. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at the ... more
Moravia man faces several charges, including DWI after speeding on Rt. 38
On Saturday, January 7th State Troopers from the Auburn barracks arrested 34-year-old Shawn P. Keefe of Moravia for Driving While Intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC greater than .08%, and a traffic violation ... more
Expired vehicle docs lead to arrest in Locke
On Monday state police arrested a Locke resident on drug and impersonation charges following an investigation on West Cayuga Street. Police observed a vehicle with an expired registration, which prompted a stop. Kyle Henline, 25, ... more
Larceny investigation in Cayuga County leads to arrest
Police arrested a Locke resident following a larceny investigation. Michael Neff, 24, of Locke was originally arrested for petit larceny in December 2021. He failed to appear for post-conviction service, which resulted in a bench ... more
Woman flees from police with 10-year-old child in vehicle
Police arrested a motorist after a pursuit through Cayuga and Tompkins County. According to a news release, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christina M. Deuel, 44, for reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a ... more
Cayuga County man charged after property damage accident
Police say a Locke resident was arrested after a property damage accident. According to a news release, troopers from State Police Auburn arrested Larry L. Geelan, 54, of Locke for driving while intoxicated. Troopers responded ... more
Locke Girl Scout receives Gold Award from NYPenn Pathways Council
A Cayuga County Girl Scout has received the Gold Award from the NYPenn Pathways Council, which covers much of the Finger Lakes and part of northern Pennsylvania. The Citizen reports Addison Moore of Locke won ... more
Dollar General opens new store in southern Cayuga County
Cayuga County has its seventh Dollar General store. The Citizen reports the newest store is open on Auburn Road in Locke. Several Dollar Generals have opened in new buildings in Cayuga County in recent years ... more
Pair arrested, charged with working together to steal merchandise from Wal-Mart
Seneca Falls Police arrested two men they say worked together to steal merchandise from the Seneca Falls Wal-Mart. On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 7:43 pm the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Zachary M ... more
Pair of Seneca Falls Walmart shoppers tried concealing significant amounts of merchandise in totes
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of two after they attempted to steal a significant amount of merchandise in totes. On Wednesday at 7:43 p.m. police in Seneca Falls arrested Zachary M. Seymour, ... more
First responders battle mobile home fire in Cayuga County
First responders in Cayuga County were called to a mobile home fire during the afternoon hours on Friday. The home was located on Flamingo Drive. A number of departments, including the Locke, Moravia, Scipio, Sempronius, ... 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
Officials worry about COVID spike as Route 90 sale happens in Cayuga County
Each year there is a 50-mile-long garage sale in Cayuga County. It's called the Route 90 Sale, and it typically draws thousands. Officials tell The Auburn Citizen that they are worried about what could happen ... 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
Driver airlifted from serious crash in Cayuga County
First responders in Cayuga County were called to a serious crash shortly before 10 p.m. Deputies said that the crash happened on Toll Gate Road in Locke. Only one vehicle was involved. It reportedly left ... more
