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Scipio Fire Department Hosts Chicken BBQ and Recruitment Day on April 27
The Scipio Volunteer Fire Department is firing up the grill and opening its doors on April 27 for a community Chicken BBQ and Open House event aimed at both feeding and informing local residents. The ... more
Four Men Charged With Trespassing at Former School in Scipio
Deputies charged four men with criminal trespass after they were allegedly caught exiting a former school building in Cayuga County during a routine property check. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed ... more
Fire crews battle vehicle fire on Route 34B in Scipio
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a vehicle fire Sunday along Route 34B near the Scipio-Venice town line in Cayuga County. According to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, the fire involved a man lift and an enclosed ... more
Scipio Town Board to hear renewable energy project update at meeting
The Town of Scipio Board will meet on tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall on Route 34 in Scipio Center. A presentation from Liberty Renewable’s Scott Biggar on the Agricola Project—a large-scale renewable energy ... more
GoFundMe launched to assist displaced Casowasco staff
A GoFundMe campaign has been organized to support three former employees of the Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center who lost their jobs and homes after the facility suspended programming earlier this month. The fundraiser, created ... more
Developer hopes former Cayuga County school can morph into hotel and winery
A long-abandoned school in Scipio is set for a transformation into a boutique hotel and winery cooperative, led by Dr. Chris Colloca, owner of Colloca Estate Winery. He recently spoke with The Citizen about his ... more
Scipio woman charged with violating order of protection
A Scipio woman was arrested for violating an order of protection on December 11. Andrea S. O’Connell, 30, was taken into custody after Cayuga County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported medical emergency at a ... more
Scipio plans hotel and winery at former school
The town of Scipio is considering a state grant to fund a boutique hotel, vineyard, and winery at the closed Emily Howland Elementary School site, according to The Auburn Citizen. A public hearing will take ... more
Scipio town board to discuss Liberty Renewable project and 2025 cleanup plans
The Scipio Town Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. covering a range of local issues, including a report on Liberty Renewable’s recent activities and plans for community cleanup events in 2025 ... more
Scipio Planning Board to discuss turbine project, site plan at Wednesday meeting
The Town of Scipio Planning Board is set to meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. despite the publicly posted agenda providing limited details. The board will continue its discussion on the Liberty Renewables wind turbine ... more
Multiple fire departments respond to house fire in Cayuga County
Firefighters from several departments across Cayuga County responded to a house fire on Sherwood Road in Scipio, according to reports from Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. The fire, which involved a single-story, wood-frame double-wide trailer, prompted a ... more
Cayuga County woman charged with taking vehicle illegally after domestic
A 30-year-old woman from Scipio has been charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle following a domestic incident, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Andrea S. O’Connell was arrested last week after deputies were ... more
Agricola Wind LLC – Agricola Wind Project Cayuga County, NY – 60 day notice of intent to file an application
Agricola Wind LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Renewables Inc. (“Agricola Wind” or “the Applicant”) is proposing to construct the AgricolaWind Project, a utility-scale wind energy generation facility with up to 99megawatts(“MW”) in generation ... more
Schumer and Gillibrand secure $6.5 million for Upstate fire departments: Scipio FD among recipients
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced nearly $6.5 million in federal funding to support fire departments across Upstate New York, providing crucial resources to enhance safety and preparedness. The funds, totaling $6,451,148.56, ... more
Ithaca woman arrested for felony DWI after Scipio stop
On July 3 around 10:56 a.m., Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a speeding car on State Route 34 near the Scipio Fire Department. The driver, Theresa P. Cooper of Ithaca, was found to be driving ... more
Sheriff: Scipio man illegally recorded child in Cayuga County
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Scipio Center resident after allegedly recording a child illegally. Benjamin Tyrell, 36, was arrested for unlawful surveillance and endangering the welfare of a child after ... more
Southern Cayuga Cougars: School selects new mascot nickname
The Southern Cayuga School District has announced the selection of 'Cougars' as its new mascot nickname, following a comprehensive community engagement process. Superintendent Patrick Jensen shared in a community letter that the decision came after ... more
Scipio home destroyed by fire over the weekend (photos)
Firefighters in Cayuga County responded to a devastating structure fire in the town of Scipio. According to first responders, a little before 7 a.m. on Saturday multiple departments responded to the Scipio fire district for ... more
Serious accident involving pickup truck and dirt bike in Cayuga County
First responders in Cayuga County were called to a serious accident during the late-evening hours on Monday. According to our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, first responders from Scipio, Fleming, and Southern Cayuga Ambulance ... more
