Category: Owasco
The Finger Lakes Land Trust permanently protected 93 acres with conservation easement
The Finger Lakes Land and Trust has announced in a press release the securing of lands bordering the Owasco Inlet: The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) today announced it has permanently protected 93 acres in the town of Groton, Tompkins County with ... MORE
Owasco Country Club sold to owners of Sunset Ridge, Lyndon Golf Course
The Owasco Country Club, which has been in operation for 120 years is changing hands. The golf course located at 6759 E. Lake Road was purchased by Philip Kless and Andrew Myers. The two own Sunset Ridge Golf Club and Lyndon Golf ... MORE
Troopers: Owasco man nearly struck police cruiser head-on, found driving intoxicated with children in truck
State police say an Owasco man was intoxicated behind the wheel- and two children were in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Swamp Rd. After nearly colliding with a state trooper’s cruiser head-on along Swamp Rd. in Sennett, Michael Sierzenga, 28, ... MORE
Several churches in Cayuga County to close, Catholic Diocese of Rochester says
Call it another blow to local, faith-based organizations and congregations. The Catholic Diocese of Rochester is in the process of shutting down a number of churches in Auburn and Northern Cayuga County. The Auburn Citizen reports that the exact churches to close ... MORE
Owasco Town Judge DiVietro resigns amid investigation into harassment of two women
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced that Mark A. DiVietro, a Justice of the Owasco Town Court in Cayuga County resigned while under investigation by the Commission for harassment of two women and for engaging in unauthorized ex parte ... MORE
Aileen McNabb-Coleman chosen to lead Cayuga County Legislature again
Aileen McNabb-Coleman will lead the Cayuga County Legislature for a second consecutive year. The Owasco representative was chosen by the Legislature to serve as chair for the 2021 calendar. Legislators Andrew Dennison, of Cato, and Timothy Lattimore, of Auburn, were the only ... MORE
Owasco man who skipped sentencing, opening pizzeria in Tennessee will spend four years in prison
The 34-year-old who pleaded guilty to felony weapons charges in Cayuga County but left the state – opening a pizzeria in Tennessee – was sentenced on Tuesday. Anthony Ranauro, an Owasco man, was taken into custody in early-November after skipping his sentencing ... 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 crucial local provider in 2016. “The client ... MORE
Transfer station shuts down in Owasco after losing money
The Owasco Recycling Center has shut down. It was reported by the Auburn Citizen late last week that the transfer station would close due to financial issues. Casella Waste Systems had previously run the station before its closure. It first became public ... MORE
Public’s help sought after stabbing following basketball game in Owasco
New York State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as they work through a stabbing investigation in Owasco. Around 6 p.m. on Wednesday troopers responded to Auburn Community Hospital for a subject with a reported stab wound. Following investigation, it was ... MORE
HAB results in beach closure along Owasco Lake
The Cayuga County Health Department says that HABs or Harmful Algal Blooms have been found on Owasco Lake. They were reported on Thursday and are expected to continue due to warm weather. The health department closed Camp Y-Owasco beach due to the ... 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 if the sale occurs in terms of ... MORE
Emerson Park Marina (photo)
Emerson park marina in Cayuga County by Michael W. Jones taken on April 20th ... MORE
Owasco suspends brush dumping at site after DEC critique
The town of Owasco has temporarily suspended its hours for dumping brush and leaves at the recycling center, following a DEC order and extensive use. Town Supervisor Ed Wagner tells The Auburn Citizen that operating on a schedule will help the town ... MORE
Owasco man pleads guilty to felony weapon charges, likely to spend 3 years in prison
An Owasco man who was arrested last spring is going to spend time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to two felony charges. That happened during a court appearance on Tuesday, according to The Citizen, where Anthony Ranauro, 32, pleaded guilty to ... MORE
Firefighters battle blaze at Lakeview Country Club
Firefighters from around Cayuga County were called to a fire at Lakeview Country Club. The fire was reported around 3 p.m. at 6642 East Lake Road in Owasco. First responders from Owasco, Fleming, and Aurelius responded to the scene, as well as ... MORE
Owasco highway superintendent will have official misconduct charge dropped
And just like that the official misconduct charge against an elected Owasco highway superintendent will go away. Robert Bruno appeared in court on Wednesday to be arraigned on the charge of official misconduct. He left court with an arrangement that will allow ... MORE
