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Union Springs man sentenced to 18 years for sexual abuse of child
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. Craig Gilmore, 63, ... more
Auburn man wins record $422,862 jackpot at LakeSide in Union Springs
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 Jackpot Triple Lion ... more
Cayuga-Seneca 4-H Youth Fair opens today 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 animal shows, youth ... 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
Union Springs man pleads guilty to child sex charge in Cayuga County
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 first-degree course of ... more
Union Springs issues safety alert after report of suspicious interaction involving child
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 community notice shared ... more
FLX WEEKLY: The Bon Ton Roulet 2026 (podcast)
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 Hobart William Smith ... more
Union Springs Fire department warns of extreme cold dangers
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 the cold can harm ... more
Vandalism at Frontenac Park leaves Union Springs reeling
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 windows, a destroyed ... more
Union Springs pushes back against NYSEG rate hikes
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 formally opposed ... more
Union Springs inducts 17 students into National Junior Honor Society
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, highlighted NJHS ... more
Union Springs senior earns national academic honor
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 students across ... more
Seneca and Cayuga County 4-H programs unite for joint Youth Fair in Union Springs
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 Thursday, July 31 ... more
Driver hospitalized after fiery Cayuga County crash
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 role on July 1 ... more
Couple accused of stealing $1,000 casino voucher
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 arrested on June ... more
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
