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Volunteers invited to Fillmore Glen for I Love My Park Day
Local volunteers will gather at Fillmore Glen State Park on Saturday, May 3, to give the grounds a much-needed boost ahead of summer. The Friends of Fillmore Glen will host the annual “I Love My ... more
Spring Wildflower Workshop to Bring Nature and Education Together at Fillmore Glen
Families and nature lovers are invited to explore the wild beauty of Fillmore Glen State Park during a free educational event on Saturday, April 26. The “Bloom into Spring” workshop and bioblitz will run from ... more
Moravia Blaze Quickly Contained by Firefighters; Cause Under Investigation
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a working house fire in Moravia early Monday morning. According to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, emergency crews were dispatched after reports of a fire under a porch that had extended ... more
Lakeside Grill hits market again after recent sale
A once-popular lakeside restaurant on the southwestern shore of Owasco Lake is back on the market — just months after selling at auction. The former Lakeside Grill, located at 2846 Fire Lane 1 in the ... more
Moravia school district settles decades-old abuse case
The Moravia Central School District has reached a confidential settlement with a former student who accused the district of failing to prevent his sexual abuse by an elementary school principal in the 1980s. According to ... more
DEC and The Nature Conservancy announce 92-acre expansion of Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and The Nature Conservancy in New York have announced the addition of 92 acres to the Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Cayuga County. The ... more
Lawmakers divided as correction officers strike over staffing and HALT Act
As New York correction officers continue their strike, state lawmakers remain split over prison staffing reforms and the controversial HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement. While some legislators signal willingness to address staffing and retirement ... more
Fossil replica inspires students at Moravia’s Millard Fillmore Elementary
Students at Millard Fillmore Elementary School in Moravia are exploring prehistoric life in a whole new way thanks to the donation of a rare plesiosaur fossil cast. The replica, now prominently displayed at the school, ... more
Moravia teacher honored with WCNY music educator award
Joanna Kufs, a veteran music teacher at Moravia Middle School, was recognized with the prestigious WCNY Classical FM Music Educator Award for January, surprising her during a recent sixth-grade chorus class. Kufs, who teaches at ... more
Moravia voters approve school district land purchase
Earlier this week the vote in Moravia to approve the purchase of more land went off without a challenge. Moravia residents voted to approve the school district's purchase of eight acres on South Main Street, ... more
Moravia man charged with driving while impaired after crossing into oncoming traffic, leaving roadway
A 32-year-old Moravia man was arrested on December 30 after a deputy observed his vehicle crossing into oncoming traffic and leaving the roadway. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, Andrew S. Clay was stopped ... more
Moravia voters to decide on land purchase tomorrow: Here’s what you need to know
Voters in the Moravia Central School District will soon decide on a proposed $175,000 land purchase. The district seeks to acquire eight acres between its elementary and junior/senior high schools on 52 S Main Street ... more
Moravia’s Casowasco Camp suspends operations amid financial struggles
The Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church announced a suspension of hosting and programming at Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center due to financial losses and declining attendance. The site faces a $1.2 ... more
Moravia school district plans land purchase for improvements
The Moravia Central School District is seeking voter approval to buy eight acres of land between its elementary and junior/senior high schools for $175,000. Proposed uses include improved traffic flow, expanded parking, a community trail, ... more
Moravia school district plans land purchase vote
The Moravia Central School District will host a community forum on January 8 at 6 p.m. in the junior/senior high cafeteria to discuss a proposed land purchase. The district plans to acquire eight acres at ... more
Moravia Advances to 8-Man Final; Corning Falls in State Semis
Corning's season ended Saturday with a 56-7 loss to Albany Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in the Class AA state football semifinals at Middletown High School. CBA (12-0) scored 35 first-half points and amassed 515 yards ... more
Assemblyman Gallahan opens new office in Moravia
Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) officially opened his new satellite office at the Moravia Town Hall on Tuesday, giving constituents a more accessible way to connect with state government. The office, located at 1630 State Route ... more
Moravia teacher honored with United Way volunteer service award
Jim Van Arsdale, a fifth-grade teacher at Millard Fillmore Elementary School, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Cheryl H. Potter Volunteer Service Award, recognizing his dedication to volunteerism. Presented by the United Way ... more
Moravia man faces felony charges in Auburn for theft-to-pawn scheme
A Moravia man has been charged in connection with a retail theft investigation in Cayuga County. On October 31, Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that Nicholas R. Tracy, 32, was arrested following allegations that he had ... more
