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Union Springs awarded $3.3 million for park, housing and marina projects
Union Springs is set to undergo a major transformation after being selected for several Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) projects totaling more than $3.3 million. The announcement was made as part of a joint $10 million ... more
Cayuga County villages secure $10M for revitalization projects
New York State has selected nine projects to receive funding from a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant awarded to the villages of Aurora, Cayuga, and Union Springs, according to state officials. The funding targets ... more
Music in the Park returns to Union Springs this summer
Frontenac Park in Union Springs will come alive with music and food this summer as "Music in the Park 2025" kicks off a new season of free outdoor concerts. The events will run from 6:30 ... more
Union Springs hiring seasonal laborer for village maintenance
The Village of Union Springs is accepting applications for a temporary seasonal laborer position to support its Department of Public Works with landscaping and maintenance tasks. The part-time role pays $17 per hour and requires ... more
Union Springs man charged with falsely reporting crime to police
A Union Springs man has been charged after allegedly making a false report to law enforcement earlier this year. Michael D. Flint, 24, was arrested by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office on April 15 and ... more
Union Springs Announces Yard Waste Pickup Guidelines for Spring and Summer
The Village of Union Springs has released updated yard waste pickup guidelines for residents, outlining seasonal services and important disposal rules for brush, leaves, and grass clippings. According to the announcement, brush pickup will run ... more
Union Springs Man Accused of Trespassing, Violating Protection Order
A Union Springs man was arrested early Friday morning after deputies say he unlawfully entered a residence in the Village of Cayuga, violating a court-issued order of protection. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, ... more
Union Springs still stuck in gas well standoff
Over a year after losing access to a natural gas well, the Union Springs Central School District is still waiting for federal intervention in its dispute with the Cayuga Nation, according to The Citizen. The ... more
Cayuga Nation donates $60,000 to Union Springs Hose Company for rescue hovercraft
The Cayuga Nation has donated $60,000 to the Union Springs Hose Company, supporting the acquisition of a rescue hovercraft that will enhance emergency response capabilities. Fire Chief Garret Waldron and 1st Deputy Fire Chief Jessica ... more
Union Springs announces candidates for village election
The Village of Union Springs has released the official list of candidates for the upcoming village election, set for Tuesday, March 18. Residents will cast their votes at the Village Meeting Room, located at 26 ... 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
Union Springs girls basketball team honored for hurricane relief efforts
The Union Springs Girls Basketball Program has made history by becoming the first team in Section IV to receive the prestigious Community Service Challenge Award from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association ... more
Cayuga Nation reveals new branding in Union Springs
The Cayuga Nation unveiled a refreshed brand identity for its growing enterprises at a Branding Day celebration in Union Springs on Friday. While retaining its traditional arrowhead logo, a symbol of the Nation’s heritage and ... more
Union Springs mayor seeking reelection
Rob Thurston Jr. aims to continue serving Union Springs as he announces his bid for reelection. With five years of experience as mayor, trustee, and zoning board member, Thurston has played a pivotal role in ... more
Cayuga County students excel at CNY art awards
Students from four Cayuga County-area schools—Auburn, Jordan-Elbridge, Skaneateles, and Union Springs—earned top honors at the 2025 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards. Among 4,555 entries judged in 17 categories, nearly 1,300 students received gold keys, ... more
Firefighters rescue stranded duck hunters near Cayuga Lake
Three duck hunters were rescued from an island near Frontenac Park in Union Springs on Tuesday after their boat’s engine failed, leaving them stranded in frigid waters about 500 feet from shore. Union Springs and ... more
Union Springs girls basketball wins community service award
The Union Springs High School girls basketball team won the NYSPHSAA Community Service Challenge for Fall 2024, marking the first time the school has received this honor. The team earned the award after organizing a ... 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
Man hospitalized, 42-year-old jailed after Union Springs stabbing
A 42-year-old man is in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times during a confrontation Thursday night in Union Springs, according to Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. outside a building ... more
