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Sempronius man arrested after killing pet pig during domestic dispute
A Sempronius man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend’s pet pig during a domestic dispute, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Norman D. Dewitt, 28, was arrested on February 12 ... more
Cayuga County fire department getting new station thanks to state funding
The New Hope Fire Department in Cayuga County is set to receive $1 million from New York state to replace its outdated station. The grant, part of the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure and Response Equipment Grant ... more
DWI charges follow Cayuga County crash; deputies say driver found nearby
A late-night crash in the Town of Sempronius led to the arrest of a local woman. Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on Bear Swamp Road, where ... more
One dead after Sempronious crash: Homer man ID’d as victim
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reports a fatal crash in Sempronius late Friday night. Lane Quaile, 23, of Homer, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle left Atwood Road and hit a pole ... more
Two fire departments in Cayuga County get federal funds
Two Cayuga County fire departments will receive a portion of nearly $1.5 million in federal grants for fire departments across New York. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding on Monday, which ... more
Skaneateles man arrested for DWI after Cayuga County traffic stop
Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that on May 19 at 12:22 p.m., Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on North Glen Haven Road in the Town of Sempronius. The stop was due to ... more
Sempronius officials face scrutiny over property tax exemptions: $1M+ lacked essential documentation
A recent audit, dated August 18 revealed lapses in the Town of Sempronius's real property tax exemptions administration. According to the findings, the Town Assessor failed to consistently ensure proper documentation for granting exemptions. Of ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Several departments called to structure fire in Cayuga County
Firefighters from several districts were dispatched to a structure fire in Cayuga County late-Saturday. The call came in around 8:30 p.m. First units on-scene confirmed a working fire. Our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire ... more
Crash in Sempronius leads to DWI charge for Cortland man
Troopers from the Auburn barracks were dispatched to a motor vehicle incident on State Route 41A in the town of Sempronius on Thursday, January 26th. Following an investigation, 47-year-old Jason S. MacHenry of Cortland was ... more
Family loses home, several pets in structure fire on Wednesday
A mobile home was a total loss and several pets died after a fire on Wednesday. On January 4th at 9:17 a.m., a structure fire was reported in the 5900 block of Franklin Road in ... more
One arrested after shots fired in Sempronius
Troopers arrested a Syracuse man following a report of shots fired. According to a news release, State Police in Auburn arrested Joshua Pena, 23, of Syracuse for criminal possession of a weapon. State Police responded ... more
Opt in or out? No word yet from two Cayuga County towns on marijuana decisions
The December 31st deadline for opting out of marijuana retail sales and on-site consumption has passed, but we still don't know some communities' decisions. The Citizen reports there's been no official word out of the ... more
Skaneateles, Union Springs, Owasco get rare ‘tornado warning’ as storms roll through Friday
It doesn't happen very often, but once in a while a tornado warning is issued in Upstate New York. Throughout the day forecasters warned of possible strong or severe storms - even an outlier supercell ... more
Large barn fire in Cayuga County: Multiple departments called for tanker task force
First responders say the fire that destroyed a barn on Saturday in Cayuga County didn't result in any injuries or loss of livestock. All of the cows that were inside a large barn that burst ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust acquires 102 acres in Sempronious
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired 102 acres located off of Iowa Road in the town of Sempronius, Cayuga County. The property is bordered to the north by Bear Swamp State Forest and contains ... 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 ... more
Sheriff: Two airlifted after fall at Carpenter Falls in Cayuga County
Sheriff Brian Schenck provided an update on the fall and rescue effort that took place at Carpenter Falls in the town of Niles around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. At approximately 4:06pm, the Cayuga County 911 ... more
Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold
Cayuga County E-911 has some staffing issues that it needs to resolve. At least that was the pitch heard by the Cayuga County Legislature this week when they met. E-911 Administrator Denise Spingler addressed the ... more
