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Driver arrested after alleged DWI incident in Springport
Authorities arrested a man following a traffic stop attempt in Springport. Simon J. Fricano, 43, of Springport, was taken into custody March 20 after deputies observed erratic driving behavior. Deputies attempted a traffic stop around ... more
Couple charged after Springport larceny probe
A theft investigation at a Springport business led to charges against two Auburn residents. Lawrence Werts, 57, and Billie Tassone-Werts, 52, were arrested March 3 following a Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office investigation into reported larcenies ... more
Union Springs school employee charged after sex abuse investigation
A Springport man has been arrested and charged with two felony sex crimes following a week-long investigation into alleged abuse of a child under the age of 11. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says 63-year-old ... more
One facing felony charges after deputy assaulted, hospitalized
A late-night overdose report in Springport ended with a deputy injured and a man facing felony charges. Randy A. Grader, 46, was arrested Aug. 2 after deputies say he punched a deputy in the face ... more
Cayuga County church earns national historic honor
A 19th-century church in Union Springs has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the National Park Service confirmed on March 14 following a state nomination process. The First Presbyterian Church of Springport, ... more
Flood warning continues for Cayuga County due to worsening ice jam
The National Weather Service has continued a flood warning for Cayuga County as an ice jam on Great Gully Brook continues to cause rising waters and road flooding. The warning, issued yesterday, will remain in ... more
Cayuga County church nominated for National Register of Historic Places
A state board has recommended the First Presbyterian Church of Springport in Union Springs for the National Register of Historic Places. Already added to the state register, the nomination will now be reviewed by the ... more
Springport man charged in larceny case following public tip
A Springport man was arrested and charged with petit larceny after allegedly stealing three packs of cigarettes from the Pit Stop gas station in Fleming earlier this month. According to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, ... more
Seneca Falls man indicted for killing companion animal in Cayuga County
A Seneca Falls man has been indicted for allegedly beating a dog to death in Cayuga County. Brandon Carlson, 39, faces felony charges of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Tampering with Physical Evidence, following a ... more
Springport mechanic sold car while it was scheduled to be fixed
A routine vehicle maintenance request turned into a larceny investigation in Cayuga County earlier this month. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a local resident reported purchasing an Audi sedan only to later discover it had ... more
Springport woman arrested for felony DWI in Aurelius
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for felony DWI following a traffic stop. Heidi M. Walsh, 43, of Union Springs, was charged on June 30, 2024, after a deputy observed her vehicle failing ... more
Former GE superfund site in Cayuga County cleaned up, state says
A former dump site in Cayuga County has successfully met its cleanup goals and has been reclassified, signaling it no longer poses a significant threat to public health or the environment, the New York State ... more
Sheriff: Cayuga County man caused death of dog, accused of evidence tampering
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office arrested a Union Springs man for causing the death of a dog, which was found deceased in the town of Springport. On November 11, 2023 deputies launched an investigation into ... more
Cayuga County will host 2024 North American Manure Expo
The North American Manure Expo, an annual event, is set to be hosted in Cayuga County for the first time, bringing its focus on manure innovations to the Northeast. Scheduled for July 17 and 18, ... more
New tanker truck coming to rural district in Cayuga County
The Springport Fire District has announced the purchase of a new tanker truck for the Union Springs Fire Department, enhancing their capabilities, especially in rural areas. According to Finger Lakes News Radio, it'll have a ... 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
David Gould will not seek re-election in Cayuga County
Citing his health former sheriff and Cayuga County Legislature Chair David Gould says he won't run for re-election. Speaking with The Auburn Citizen, Gould said 'enough is enough' when asked about the thought process that ... more
State police: Union Springs man charged with assault, DWAI after ‘incident’ in Springport
On Wednesday, state police arrested a 55-year-old Union Springs man following a serious incident in Springport. According to a news release, Wayne Krueger, 55, was charged with driving while ability impaired, assault with intent to ... more
Union Springs man charged with driving while intoxicated
Police arrested a Union Springs man after a traffic stop.Robert A. Jacobs, 66, of Union Springs was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Troopers initiated a traffic stop after observing Jacobs crossing the center line on ... more
