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Sterling man charged after threatening graffiti violates court order
A Sterling man was charged after deputies said he violated a court order by spray-painting threatening messages on a garage. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested the 40-year-old man Aug. 9 on misdemeanor ... more
Sterling man charged after ATV damages two vehicles
A Sterling man is facing two misdemeanor criminal mischief charges after deputies said he recklessly operated a side-by-side ATV and caused nearly $14,000 in damage to two vehicles. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said Justin ... more
Sterling Nature Center seeks volunteers for tire cleanup effort
Volunteers are being asked to help remove illegally dumped tires near McIntyre Bluffs as the Sterling Nature Center organizes a two-day community cleanup effort later this week. The cleanup is scheduled for May 29 and ... more
Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures
Cayuga County voters will decide school budgets Tuesday across several districts facing the same core challenge: Rising costs that continue to outpace state aid growth and long-term revenue stability. The Auburn City School District’s proposal ... more
Sterling man accused of assault, choking victim in domestic incident
A Sterling man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted a woman and obstructed her breathing during a domestic incident last week. Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 40-year-old Brandon P. Adam on March ... more
Sterling Renaissance Festival owner arrested again in sex case
The owner of the Sterling Renaissance Festival has been arrested again, this time on charges tied to an alleged attempted rape, according to The Citizen. Doug Waterbury, 65, of Oswego was arrested Tuesday by New ... more
Sterling Renaissance Festival owner charged with stalking
The owner of the Sterling Renaissance Festival now faces a stalking charge, according to The Citizen. City police say a woman reported that he followed her in his car on Dec. 4, offered her a ... more
Ice, wind pound Great Lakes shorelines
Ice shoves, storm surge and pounding winter winds are tearing at parts of New York’s Great Lakes shoreline, raising new concerns about erosion and property damage. State coastal specialists say this winter’s extreme conditions have ... more
Driver charged after struggle at Sterling store
A traffic stop in Sterling turned into a brief struggle outside a convenience store, deputies said. Richard J. Graff Jr., 44, of Rochester, faces charges including resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, speeding, operating without an ... more
Sterling man accused of blocking 911 call
Deputies say a Sterling man interfered with a 911 call during a reported domestic incident. Jacob T. Pierce, 23, of Sterling, faces one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief for preventing an emergency call. Deputies responded ... more
911 hang-up leads to Sterling stabbing; suspect posts bail
Deputies arrested a man after responding to a 911 hang-up call that led to a stabbing at a home in Sterling late Saturday night. Russell C. Patchen, 61, was taken into custody around 12:19 a.m ... more
Sterling Renaissance Festival fined again for violations
Fruit flies in the wine slushy machine and cleaning products above food prep areas led to another $5,000 fine for the Sterling Renaissance Festival, according to The Citizen. Cayuga County inspectors found 17 violations during ... more
Sterling man held on $10K bail after chasing, choking woman in front of children
A Cayuga County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he attacked a woman and damaged property during a domestic incident — all while two children were present. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s ... more
Sterling man sentenced for child porn charges
A Sterling man will serve up to four years in prison for possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material, according to The Citizen. Gregory Flynn, 39, was arrested in March after a year-long state police ... more
$13M plan targets century-old bridges in Cayuga County
Two crumbling, 110-year-old bridges in Cayuga County are finally set for replacement, according to The Citizen. The state DOT unveiled a $13 million project to rebuild the Route 104A spans over Sterling Creek and Sterling ... more
Sterling woman arrested for violating protection order, child endangerment
Deputies arrested a Sterling woman last week after responding to a domestic incident that violated an active court order and put a child at risk. Tina Goodluck, 49, was charged with first-degree criminal contempt and ... more
Man charged with DWI after speeding stop in Sterling: Had BAC over 3x legal limit
A traffic stop in Sterling led to a DWI arrest after deputies say a Fulton man was caught driving more than 70 miles per hour in a 55 zone — with a blood alcohol level ... more
Sterling woman arrested for drug possession during welfare fraud investigation
A Sterling woman was arrested for possessing a controlled substance following a welfare fraud investigation earlier this month, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. Deputies arrested 47-year-old Brandy J. Disbennett on July 15 and ... more
Driver airlifted after crash in Sterling
A person was flown to a hospital Friday afternoon after their vehicle struck a tree in Cayuga County, according to first responders. Emergency crews responded around 4:30 p.m. near Sterling Station and Humphrey roads. Fair ... more
