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Montezuma man charged with DWI after crossing center line on Route 31
A Montezuma man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was caught driving with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Timothy J. Leary ... more
New pheasant hunting rules announced for Northern Montezuma
Hunters heading to Northern Montezuma or Lake Shore Marshes this fall will see new restrictions on pheasant hunting — part of a plan to improve safety and hunt quality. The DEC says both Wildlife Management ... more
Crowds expected as Montezuma hosts youth hunts
Young hunters will get a chance to test their skills this fall at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. The Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah will host the 18th annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial Youth Waterfowl and ... more
Registration opens for 28th Montezuma Muckrace
Birders across New York and beyond are invited to register for the 28th Annual Montezuma Muckrace, a 24-hour birding event set to begin Friday, September 5 at 6 p.m. and end Saturday, September 6 at ... more
Montezuma man charged after alleged phone threat
A Montezuma man was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to damage someone’s property during a phone call, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Adam W. Wiggins around 10 p.m. on ... more
Two hospitalized after Montezuma crash
A morning crash at a Cayuga County intersection sent two people to the hospital. Emergency crews from multiple departments responded around 9:20 a.m. Wednesday to the intersection of Fuller and Carner roads in Montezuma. Officials ... more
Hunter cited for illegally taking three turkeys in Montezuma
A Cayuga County man is facing charges after environmental officers say he exceeded the legal limit for spring turkey hunting. Lieutenant Colesante and Environmental Conservation Officer Prentice responded to a complaint on May 15 in ... more
Montezuma, Port Byron, and Weedsport selected for Empire State Trail Town program
Three Cayuga County villages have been selected to pursue official designation as Empire State Trail Towns, marking a major step toward growing outdoor recreation tourism and boosting local economies. The Cayuga County Office of Tourism ... more
Man charged with child endangerment in Montezuma
An investigation into allegations of child abuse led to the arrest of a Montezuma man, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. Dillon M. O’Hare, 28, was arrested on April 25 and charged with endangering ... more
Montezuma, Port Byron, and Weedsport join Clyde as Empire State Trail Towns
Montezuma, Port Byron, and Weedsport have been selected as Empire State Trail Towns, a program aimed at boosting tourism and recreation along New York’s Empire State Trail, according to state officials. Funded by the NYS ... more
Single-vehicle accident in Cayuga County: No injuries reported
Emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Route 90 near Salt Block Road in Cayuga County. Reports indicated a car had veered into a ditch, prompting a multi-agency response. Montezuma Rescue, Cayuga ... more
Montezuma Wildlife Refuge habitat expanded through state-led restoration project
Three New York state agencies have completed a habitat enhancement project at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, revitalizing 180 acres to support native wildlife. Initiated in 2021, the collaboration between the New York Power Authority, state ... more
Youth hunting opportunities at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex
Youth hunters and their adult mentors are invited to attend the 17th Annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial Youth Waterfowl and Pheasant Hunts at the Montezuma Audubon Center, located at 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY ... more
One Airlifted From Serious Crash in Cayuga County
One person had to be extricated and was airlifted from the scene of a serious crash in Cayuga County late-Sunday. According to our partners at the Cayuga-Seneca Fire Wire, Montezuma Rescue, Throop Ambulance, and Auburn ... more
Montezuma Woman Arrested for DWI After Striking Dumpster
A Montezuma woman faces multiple charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated and striking a dumpster with her vehicle, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped Kimberly L. Tanner, 38, on August 18 after ... more
Dog falls into septic tank in Cayuga County: First responders act quickly and save it
The quick action of first responders in Cayuga County led to the safe return of a local dog, who fell into a septic tank on Route 90. The Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire reported the incident around ... more
LETTER: Concerns with Cayuga Nation Court
The following is a letter to the editor written by Paul Meyer. Submissions for consideration can be sent to [email protected]. I am writing to comment on the advertised “Staff Report” Article written about “Cayuga Nation ... more
Montezuma road closed for hours after 18-wheeler overturns, spilling 100 gallons of fuel
Fuller Road in Montezuma was closed Wednesday after an 18-wheeler overturned, spilling 100 gallons of diesel fuel. The driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, escaped but reported chest pain. The New York ... more
Cayuga Nation court orders turnover of Pipekeepers property after long legal battle
The Cayuga Nation Court has issued a Writ of Execution mandating Dustin Parker to relinquish the premises of Pipekeepers, located at 7153 State Route 90N in Montezuma, Cayuga County. This decision, dated July 5, 2024, ... more
