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GoFundMe launched for family devastated by overnight fire in Sennett

A GoFundMe has been launched for the family devastated by an overnight fire in the town of Sennett. Laurie Guzewicz, who resided at the home with her husband and children, told The Citizen that she ... more
60 units of senior housing could be coming to vacant Sennett property

New senior housing could be coming to the town of Sennett in Cayuga County. The Auburn Citizen reports that officials will hear from the public, and could move forward with a zoning change at a ... 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
UPDATE: Fire at Sennett restaurant remains under investigation

The cause of a fire that damaged a restaurant and bar in Cayuga County remains under investigation. It was called in around 3:30 p.m. While most of the fire was extinguished quickly, the fire inside ... more
Robert Ortt expected to lead New York State Senate Minority Conference

Sen. Robert Ortt is expected to be the next minority leader of the New York state Senate. His main opposition - Sen. Pat Gallivan dropped out on Friday. "We must take back the legislative authority ... more
Troopers: Auburn woman stole cars, property from two dealerships

On Monday, State Police arrested an Auburn woman after they responded to the report of a burglary in progress at Fox Honda in the town of Sennett. Troopers say nearby officers with the Auburn Police ... more
SUV, tractor-trailer collide on Rt. 5 in Sennett
No serious injuries were reported after a crash involving an SUV and tractor-trailer. It happened on Route 5 in the town of Sennett around 6:30 p.m. State Police say they aren't certain what caused the ... more
Overnight crash reported near Skaneateles Inn in Cayuga County

First responders overnight were called to a two-car crash in Skaneateles. The crash occurred near the Skaneateles Inn on Route 20. First responders from Sennett and Saves Ambulance were called to the scene. Fire police ... 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
Sennett Fire Department ends fish fry dinners

A fire department in Cayuga County announced that it will not be doing fish fry dinners this winter and spring as part of Lenten season. The Sennett Fire Department made the announcement via Facebook, pointing ... more
Pizza Hut in Sennett evacuated due to reported electrical fire

The Pizza Hut restaurant just outside of Auburn in the town of Sennett was evacuated around 5 p.m. on Saturday. First responders say that they were called to the restaurant for a possible electrical fire ... more
Serious crash under investigation along Rt. 5 in Sennett

First responders are investigating the cause of a serious crash along State Route 5 in the town of Sennett. It was reported around 6 a.m., and shortly thereafter, the roadway was closed to westbound traffic ... more
Trooper injured after vehicle, foot pursuit in Sennett, Auburn

An Auburn man has been arrested on multiple charges after a vehicle- and foot-pursuit, which started with an attempted traffic stop in the Town of Sennett. They say a state trooper was also hurt in ... more
Auburn man convicted of burglary pleads guilty to additional charge

On the same day he was scheduled to be sentenced to prison for burglary, an Auburn man also admitted in Cayuga County Court Thursday to selling a controlled substance. Branden Hackett, 30, said he sold ... more
Regional construction supplier opening shop in Cayuga County

The Duke Company, an upstate New York construction equipment supplier, will be opening in Sennett next week. The new store will be the business's fourth location, joining the Rochester, Dansville and Ithaca stores, and its ... more
Officials consider turning vacant nursing home into homeless shelter

The Cayuga County Legislature has taken a preliminary step in a process that could eventually transform the former county-owned nursing home into an emergency housing shelter. The Legislature approved a resolution Tuesday presented by Director ... more
Resident arrested after becoming combative at Sennett house fire

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that members of the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office responded around 4 a.m. to a structure fire on Hunter Avenue in the Town of Sennett. Firefighters were already on-scene attempting to extinguish ... more
Police: Man drove drunk with two kids in his car in Cayuga County
On Thursday police arrested a 36-year-old Syracuse man on several charges after driving while intoxicated with children in his vehicle. Garry E. Brown, 36, of Syracuse was charged with driving while intoxicated, two counts of ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

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 several months ... more
Auburn driver accused of going 70 mph before pursuit with deputy

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports the arrest of a 20-year-old Auburn resident following a pursuit in Cayuga County earlier this week. On Monday, around 7:06 p.m. a road patrol deputy was stopped at the intersection of ... more
Sennett storage facility expanding, adding employees

A Sennett storage facility is undergoing a 15,000-square-foot expansion to meet demand for climate-controlled storage, among other common customer needs. AllStorage, at 450 Grant Ave., is adding a 10,000-square-foot climate-controlled building and another 5,000 square ... more
