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Red Cross plans blood drive in Auburn
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Department in Auburn. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cayuga County ... more
AUBURN: City Council holds final meeting of March (webcast)
Auburn City Council met Thursday night for their final meeting of the month. The agenda included a ceremonial proclamation recognizing Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day, along with the city manager’s report and council member updates ... more
BEYOND THE FRONT PAGE: Auburn Education Foundation talks upcoming ceremony (podcast)
On a recent episode of Beyond the Front Page, representatives from the Auburn Education Foundation discussed the upcoming Hall of Distinction Awards scheduled for May 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. Co-chairs Bonny ... more
Auburn City Council to review capital plan, budget and road program tonight
Auburn City Council is set to take up a series of presentations on infrastructure, long-term capital planning and the city’s upcoming budget during its meeting tonight, alongside routine business and a ceremonial proclamation. The agenda ... more
Cayuga County warns of fake court notice scam
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent court notices sent by text and other methods. Officials said the messages appear to be from a New York court but are ... more
Auburn man charged in lottery ticket theft
An employee was arrested after an investigation into stolen lottery tickets at a business in Auburn, police said. Thomas E. Crawford III was identified as the suspect following a complaint from SK Post on State ... more
Man copied Auburn woman’s house key after sending threats, initially flees officers
A man was arrested after police said he entered a residence without permission and threatened a woman in Auburn. Ishmael Z. Thomas, of Syracuse, was taken into custody following incidents reported March 23 and March ... more
United Way, Wegmans launch donation campaign
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes and Wegmans have launched their annual Scan Campaign to raise funds for local programs. The campaign is underway at 21 Wegmans stores in the Rochester area ... more
Aurora takes over water plant
A small village suddenly found itself running a century-old water system after a college walked away, according to The Citizen. Aurora officially took ownership of the former Wells College water plant this week. Leaders say ... more
BEYOND THE FRONT PAGE: Y-Camp director Gracie Murphy talks programming, summer season (podcast)
On a recent episode of Beyond the Front Page, Y-Camp Director Gracie Murphy joined the program to outline plans for the upcoming summer season at Camp Y Owasco. Murphy discussed programming, activities, and what families ... more
Auburn faces potential layoffs and tax increases to balance budget
City officials in Auburn are weighing layoffs and possible tax hikes as they work to close a budget gap, according to The Citizen. Rising costs and limited revenue growth have put pressure on the city’s ... more
Woman arrested after reported domestic incident in Mentz
Deputies responded to a reported domestic incident March 21 in the town of Mentz. Lisa E. Lucio, 60, of Mentz was arrested following the investigation, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the ... more
Take Back the Night event set in Auburn
A rally and march focused on raising awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence is scheduled for April 24. The event will take place at Cayuga Community College beginning at 5 p.m. Organizers said the ... more
INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Auburn city manager talks budget, Lake Ave. bridge (podcast)
On a recent episode of Inside Government, Auburn City Manager Jennifer Haines provided an update on key city initiatives and priorities. Haines, who has led the city since June after decades in the Planning Department, ... more
CAYUGA COUNTY: Legislature holds March meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met Tuesday, March 24, 2026 for its regularly scheduled session. The meeting was live-streamed on YouTube and can be watched on-demand below ... more
Auburn PD make 49 arrests in February, handle 60 domestic incidents
Auburn police handled 2,169 calls for service and made 49 adult arrests in February, according to the department’s monthly activity report. The report outlines law enforcement activity across multiple categories, including investigations, traffic enforcement, and ... more
Assault and drug convictions upheld in Cayuga County
Three Cayuga County criminal convictions have been upheld by a state appellate court, according to the district attorney’s office. District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci said the Appellate Division, Fourth Department affirmed the convictions in three ... more
5 big takeaways from Auburn City Council’s meeting last week
It was a mostly routine night for Auburn City Council on March 19, but a handful of issues stood out — including a stalled parking agreement, movement on cannabis regulations, and continued public concern over ... more
Auburn equipment dealer joins Bobcat network
An Auburn-based equipment dealership has expanded its operations through a new partnership with a national manufacturer. Main and Pinckney Equipment is now an authorized dealer for Bobcat Company’s grounds maintenance equipment. The dealership will offer ... more
