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Cayuga County-area village election results: Cayuga, Port Byron incumbents lose
Voters weighed in Tuesday as several of Cayuga County’s villages as well as Jordan and Skaneateles in Onondaga County held elections, with races for mayor, trustee, and in one case, village justice. Out of the ... more
Union Springs driver charged with felony DWI after crash; 6-year-old sent to hospital
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck reports the arrest of a Union Springs woman on DWI charges under Leandra's Law after a crash in the Town of Ledyard along Dog Corners Road on Sunday. The crash ... more
Village of Union Springs votes to override tax cap, may hire school crossing guard
The village of Union Springs voted to override the state imposed tax cap for the 2019-2020 fiscal year during a regular meeting Tuesday night. "Two out of the three years prior to this year we ... more
Cayuga County year-end sales tax report: Auburn excels, towns, villages lag behind
The final sales tax numbers for Cayuga County's multiple municipal governments show a strong year for the city of Auburn, but a weak performance by towns and villages in the area. As a whole, sales ... more
Great Gully Falls in Cayuga County (photo)
Took a walk back the creek to enjoy the beautiful fall colors and this waterfall near Union Springs on Saturday. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. ... more
Union Springs unhappy about state DOT culvert project after open house
The state Department of Transportation held an open house in the village of Union Springs on Tuesday night to discuss an upcoming culvert replacement project with residents, but not all details were met with ease. "This is ... more
Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages
Sales tax collection is trending upward in the city of Auburn through the third quarter of 2018 and holding relatively steady in Cayuga County. According to the latest monthly sales tax report from the Cayuga ... more
‘A big deal’: Union Springs to host 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series
The Bassmaster Elite Series is returning to Cayuga Lake next summer. The village of Union Springs Mayor Bud Shattuck announced in an interview on Wednesday that the fishing event is coming back to the village ... more
Historical Marker unveiled at Generations Bank in Union Springs
On Tuesday, September 18th, 2018, a Historical Marker sign was unveiled on the site of the Generations Bank in Union Springs. The land where Generations Bank sits used to be home to Howland School, a ... more
Generations Bank office in Union Springs is designated as a business banking development district
The New York State Department of Financial Services has designated the Generations Bank Union Springs office as part of its Banking Development District (BDD) program. The designation re-affirms Generations Bank's commitment to the unique banking ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.
Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election - Schenck stepped up to the ... more
Union Springs school district to sue town of Aurelius over tax revenue loss
The Union Springs Central School District plans legal action against the town of Aurelius over lost tax revenue stemming from a commercial building's incorrect assessment. The district's board of education approved a resolution Monday to ... more
Union Springs to replace 14 out of service fire hydrants, install valves
Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the village of Union Springs is moving forward on a project that will replace 14 fire hydrants within the village. The village discussed the fire hydrant replacement project in ... more
Troopers investigate drowning in Union Springs
State Police are investigating a drowning that happened in Union Springs late last week. On July 26th around 10 pm troopers were called out for a missing person report at the Hibiscus Harbor Marina where ... more
Talk at CCC explores ‘explosion’ of harmful algal blooms
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry professor Dr. Greg Boyer delivered a wide-ranging presentation Thursday evening at Cayuga Community College on the topic of harmful algal blooms with a focus on what caused last ... more
Car strikes pedestrian in Union Springs
First responders say a pedestrian was struck by a moving vehicle in Union Springs on Thursday during the afternoon hours. The accident happened around 177 Cayuga Street, which prompted Union Springs Fire Department and AMR ... more
Rope rescue team helps child to safety along Cayuga County nature trail
Rescue personnel from several Cayuga County agencies banded together to help a child out of a precarious position Thursday evening. Dolores Bochenek, first assistant chief with the Union Springs Fire Department, said a minor had ... more
Camper fire reported in Union Springs on Saturday
First responders in Cayuga County were called to a camper fire in Union Springs on Saturday afternoon. The report came in a little after 6 p.m., according to scanner traffic. Union Springs, Cayuga, Throop, Montezuma ... more
Union Springs boys track and field sweeps past So. Cayuga, Moravia, Marathon & Lansing
Union Springs was able to complete the sweep. Paced by Eric Ryan's four first-place finishes, the Wolves won 10 events, as the Union Springs boys track and field team beat Southern Cayuga 96-35, Moravia 115-8, ... more
Village of Union Springs proposes fiscal year budget; water and sewer increases
The village of Union Springs proposed a budget with fewer total appropriations than last year in one of three budget-related public hearings during a regular board meeting on Tuesday. Public hearings were held regarding the ... more
Senator Helming to honor 16 women from Wayne-Finger Lakes region
Senator Pam Helming recently announced the 16 nominees for New York State Senate Woman of Distinction recognition from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. This award recognizes the outstanding work of extraordinary women from our region and ... more
