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Montezuma bridge finally reopens after weeks of detours
Drivers are finally rolling across a key Cayuga County bridge again after weeks of repairs, according to the Town of Montezuma. Crews closed the Route 90 Bridge over I-90 on March 4 to complete needed ... more
Montezuma’s Rt. 90 bridge in closing for repairs
Drivers in northern Cayuga County will face a detour for several weeks as crews begin work on a bridge over the New York State Thruway. The Route 90 bridge over Interstate 90 in the Town ... more
DEC seeks input on Montezuma access plan
State officials want to overhaul how people use Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, from where they park to how they reach viewing platforms and boat launches. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has released a ... more
Smoke shop raid leads to gun charges in Cayuga County
A fall raid at a Cayuga County smoke shop turned up guns, cannabis, and cash, according to The Citizen. State police say investigators seized large quantities of marijuana, unstamped cigarettes, firearms, and currency during coordinated ... more
Montezuma first responder’s home destroyed by fire: Fundraising underway
Community members are rallying to support a Cayuga County EMT and her family after a fire destroyed their Montezuma home. The fire broke out late Thursday morning on East Loop Road and caused heavy damage ... more
Second-alarm Montezuma house fire draws multi-county response
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a second-alarm house fire on East Loop Road after crews were dispatched to Montezuma for a reported structure fire, according to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. Departments from Montezuma, Cayuga, Clyde, Seneca ... more
State police raid Cayuga County smoke shop with troubled history
A Cayuga County smoke shop with a rocky past is once again in the spotlight after being raided by New York State Police on Friday. The store — Pipekeepers, located in Montezuma — is now ... more
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
