Category: Sempronius

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 … more: Opt in or out? No word yet from two Cayuga County towns on marijuana decisions

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 … more: Skaneateles, Union Springs, Owasco get rare ‘tornado warning’ as storms roll through Friday

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 … more: Large barn fire in Cayuga County: Multiple departments called for tanker task force

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 … more: Finger Lakes Land Trust acquires 102 acres in Sempronious

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 … more: DEBRIEF: East Hill Medical fills important void as communities struggle economically (podcast)

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 … more: Sheriff: Two airlifted after fall at Carpenter Falls in Cayuga County

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 … more: Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold

A shot of Skaneateles Lake. Photo … more: Skaneateles from the South (photo)

Earlier this year Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was in-studio discussing his first month on the job following an uncontested election last fall. He succeeded longtime Sheriff David Gould. Now, Sheriff Schenck has … more: SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a … more: FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

Investigators said Alfred Coon, 82, from Homer, passed away after rescuers pulled him from the lake. EMTs and firefighters attempted "life saving measures, but were unsuccessful," according to state police. "Anyone who had a … more: Community remembers ice fisherman who died on Skaneateles Lake

The final sales tax numbers for Cayuga County's multiple municipal governments show a strong year for the city of Auburn, but a weak performance by towns and villages in the area. As … more: Cayuga County year-end sales tax report: Auburn excels, towns, villages lag behind

When most people hear that someone is attending college to learn to make video games, they might think of complex programs, detailed 3D models or powerful computers. But for Primrose Kirk, the 2018 … more: Southern Cayuga valedictorian wins video game scholarship

State Police say a man who was hospitalized following a crash in Sempronius died shortly before Christmas. The crash happened on November 30th at the intersection of Route 41A and Sayles Corners … more: Cortland firefighter dies at hospital weeks after Sempronious crash

State Police say that one person was seriously injured in a crash that happened Friday afternoon in Sempronious. Around 2:45 pm a crash was reported to law enforcement between a tractor-trailer and … more: UPDATE: Pickup driver identified, remains in critical condition after Sempronious crash

Sales tax collection is trending upward in the city of Auburn through the third quarter of 2018 and holding relatively steady in Cayuga County. According to the latest monthly sales tax report … more: Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages

Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election - Schenck … more: SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.

The New Hope Fire Department was audited by the New York state Comptroller's office for inadequate board oversight of financial activities for the audit period of Jan. 1, 2016 to Nov. … more: New Hope Fire Department audited for insufficient money tracking procedures

Cayuga County thinks the Federal Emergency Management Agency was wrong to dismiss a disaster declaration for the southern end of the county, and is calling on state representatives to fix it. Heavy … more: Cayuga County to state’s U.S. reps: Change FEMA’s mind about disaster declaration denial