Category: Union Springs

Firefighters from several Cayuga County departments responded to a house fire on Hillview Drive after a caller reported flames and smoke inside the home, according to updates from Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. A Union … more: Firefighters respond to house fire on Hillview Drive in Cayuga County

A Union Springs man was sentenced to 18 years in state prison for sexually abusing a child younger than 11 over more than a year, the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office said. … more: Union Springs man sentenced to 18 years for sexual abuse of child

An Auburn man won a record $422,862.17 jackpot Friday, Aug. 7, at LakeSide Entertainment in Union Springs, according to the Cayuga Nation gaming operation. Richard Snyder hit the jackpot on a Super … more: Auburn man wins record $422,862 jackpot at LakeSide in Union Springs

The Cayuga County and Seneca County 4-H programs will hold a three-day public event, the 2026 Youth Fair, from Thursday through Saturday in Union Springs, offering free admission and parking along with … more: Cayuga-Seneca 4-H Youth Fair opens today in Union Springs

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 … more: Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures

A Union Springs man has pleaded guilty to a top felony charge involving sexual conduct with a child, Cayuga County prosecutors announced Friday. Craig Gilmore, 63, admitted in Cayuga County Court to … more: Union Springs man pleads guilty to child sex charge in Cayuga County

Village officials in Union Springs are urging residents to stay alert after a report surfaced on social media describing a concerning interaction involving a child and an unknown adult. According to a … more: Union Springs issues safety alert after report of suspicious interaction involving child

Erin Johnson join from the Auburn YMCA to talk about this summer's Bon Ton Roulet cycling event yo be held on July 21-25, 2026. This year's ride will feature two overnight locations … more: FLX WEEKLY: The Bon Ton Roulet 2026 (podcast)

As bitter cold settles into the Finger Lakes and Central New York, the Union Springs Fire Department is warning residents about how dangerous extreme temperatures can be — and how quickly … more: Union Springs Fire department warns of extreme cold dangers

The Village of Union Springs is urging the public to come forward with any information after vandals caused significant damage to Frontenac Park overnight. According to village officials, the damage includes broken … more: Vandalism at Frontenac Park leaves Union Springs reeling

The Village of Union Springs is taking a public stand against a proposed utility rate hike that has residents and local leaders sounding the alarm. In a recently adopted resolution, the Village Board … more: Union Springs pushes back against NYSEG rate hikes

Union Springs Middle School welcomed 17 new student leaders into the National Junior Honor Society during a formal induction ceremony celebrating academic excellence and service. The event, held for the school’s Frontenac Chapter, … more: Union Springs inducts 17 students into National Junior Honor Society

Union Springs High School senior Ellen Crowley has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing her among the top-performing students nationwide. She is one of about 34,000 … more: Union Springs senior earns national academic honor

For the first time, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County and its 4-H Youth Program will team up with their Cayuga County counterparts for a joint 4-H County Youth Fair, taking place … more: Seneca and Cayuga County 4-H programs unite for joint Youth Fair in Union Springs

A former student will soon take the reins at A.J. Smith Elementary, according to The Citizen. Meghan Mennerich has been named principal of the Union Springs school and will begin her … more: Driver hospitalized after fiery Cayuga County crash

A pair from Fulton are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a gambling voucher worth over $1,000 from a casino patron in Union Springs. Eugene Regan and Virginia Regan, both 50, were … more: Couple accused of stealing $1,000 casino voucher

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 … more: Union Springs awarded $3.3 million for park, housing and marina 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 … more: Cayuga County villages secure $10M for revitalization projects

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 … more: Music in the Park returns to Union Springs this summer