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One airlifted, another hospitalized after ATV crash in Throop

Two people were hospitalized after an all-terrain vehicle crash on Donovan Road in Throop, including one patient who was flown to a Syracuse trauma center with a head injury, the Throop Fire Department said. Throop ... more
Throop man accused of selling borrowed dump trailer

A Throop man was arrested after deputies said he sold a dump trailer that had been lent to him and refused to return it. Matthew P. Smith, 43, of Throop, was charged June 18 with ... more
Large field fire draws multiple departments to Beach Road in Cayuga County

Firefighters from several Cayuga County departments responded to a large outdoor fire Wednesday after an initial report of a tractor fire in a field on Beach Road. According to the Throop Fire Department, first-arriving crews ... 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
Former legislator Lydia Patti Ruffini launches independent campaign for Throop supervisor

A former Cayuga County legislator is seeking a return to local government, launching an independent campaign for town supervisor in Throop while sharply criticizing local party leadership. Lydia Patti Ruffini announced she is collecting signatures ... more
Throop Fire Department announces new leadership following annual elections

The Throop Fire Department has selected its leadership team for the coming year following its annual officer elections held Thursday evening. The department announced that Patrick Burns was elected chief, with Don Alnutt serving as ... more
House backs Finger Lakes water projects: Phelps, Throop, and Waterloo to benefit

Federal funding moved a step closer this week for water and sewer projects in Phelps, Waterloo, and Throop. The U.S. House passed a major appropriations package that includes money requested by Rep. Claudia Tenney for ... more
House fire in Throop leaves three displaced, sparks massive response

A fast-moving fire tore through a home in Throop early Wednesday, drawing crews from more than half a dozen departments and forcing three people from their home. The fire broke out just before 4 a.m ... more
Ex-town supervisor wants $36K theft case dropped

A former Throop town supervisor accused of stealing over $36,000 is asking a judge to toss the case, claiming it's too old to pursue, according to The Citizen. William Tarby, who already pleaded guilty to ... more
Turnpike Road bridge in Throop to close Oct. 27 for repairs

Drivers in the Town of Throop should prepare for a detour starting next week as crews begin repair work on a local bridge. Town Supervisor Eric Ridley announced late Wednesday that the bridge on Turnpike ... more
Throop Fire Department seeks volunteers to help keep doors open

The Throop Fire Department is calling on the community for help — not just in emergencies, but in keeping the station running. The department is actively recruiting new volunteers for a wide range of roles, ... more
Throop sues ex-supervisor over $36K theft

A Cayuga County town is suing its former supervisor, accusing him of secretly stealing over $36,000 from public accounts, according to The Citizen. Throop officials allege William Tarby wrote unauthorized checks and made cash withdrawals ... more
Driver charged with felony DWI after erratic driving in Throop

Cayuga County deputies arrested a Throop man Sunday after responding to reports of a pickup truck swerving along State Street Road, ultimately charging him with felony-level driving while intoxicated. The driver, identified as 63-year-old Shawn ... more
Throop man arrested after threatening voicemail

A Throop man was arrested this week after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail during a domestic dispute, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. Deputies say 42-year-old Daniel E. Usher was taken into custody on ... more
Throop woman arrested for aggravated DWI in Fleming

A Throop woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in the early morning hours of February 24, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Brian Schenck reported that deputies arrested ... more
Mentz woman arrested for aggravated DWI in Throop

A Cayuga County woman was arrested on February 15 after deputies responded to reports of a vehicle being operated erratically in the Town of Throop. According to Sheriff Brian Schenck, deputies were dispatched at 9:30 ... more
Cayuga County woman arrested for aggravated DWI in Throop

A Cayuga County woman has been arrested and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated after deputies found her stopped in the middle of a roadway late Saturday night. According to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, ... more
Boil water order lifted for Throop

The Cayuga County Health Department has lifted the boil water order for residents in the Town of Throop after receiving satisfactory water sample results. The samples, collected on February 3 and 4, confirmed that the ... more
Boil water order issued for Throop after water main break

Residents in parts of Throop are under a boil water order following a water main break that occurred Thursday on Turnpike Road. The Cayuga County Health Department announced that the break caused a drop in ... more

