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Venice man charged after Genoa child pornography investigation
A Venice man was charged with a felony Friday after a Cayuga County sheriff's investigation into allegations that child pornography had been downloaded onto a computer while he lived in Genoa. Sheriff Brian Schenck said ... more
Venice man charged after alleged threats during domestic call
A Venice man was charged with menacing and obstructing governmental administration after deputies said he threatened another man and resisted being detained during a domestic violence response. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said deputies were ... more
Venice man charged after domestic incident involving children
A Venice man was arrested early Tuesday morning after Cayuga County deputies investigated a reported domestic violence incident involving damaged property and children inside the home. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested Bruce ... 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
State approves major wind project in Cayuga County
Dozens of wind turbines could soon rise over rural Cayuga County after state regulators signed off, according to Finger Lakes Daily News. The state’s energy siting office approved the Agricola Wind project, planned for Scipio ... more
UPDATE: 94-year-old woman killed in Cayuga Co. crash
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 94-year-old woman in the Town of Venice on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies say the crash happened around 2:19 p.m. on ... more
One dead in Cayuga County crash involving tractor-trailer
A two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in the town of Venice left one person dead, according to first responders. The collision happened around 2:20 p.m. at Route 34B and Poplar Ridge Road and involved a car ... more
Venice man charged with stealing car, trying to cash forged checks
A Venice man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he took someone’s car without permission and tried to cash forged checks at a bank in Moravia. Benjerman J. Denman, 41, was arrested ... more
Moravia teen recovering after motorcycle crash
A 19-year-old from Moravia is home and healing after a serious motorcycle accident last week in Venice, according to The Citizen. Ayden Makala lost control of his 2024 Kawasaki on Poplar Ridge Road on August ... more
Lakeside Grill hits market again after recent sale
A once-popular lakeside restaurant on the southwestern shore of Owasco Lake is back on the market — just months after selling at auction. The former Lakeside Grill, located at 2846 Fire Lane 1 in the ... more
Venice man charged with drug possession after vehicle accident
A single-vehicle accident in the town of Venice led to drug charges for a local man earlier this week, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responding to the crash at the intersection of ... more
Southern Cayuga to vote on new mascot after ‘Cougars’ rejected
The Southern Cayuga Central School District will hold a community vote on Nov. 20 to select a new mascot, following the retirement of its longtime "Chiefs" nickname. District residents will choose between "Falcons" and "Knights," ... more
Agricola Wind LLC – Agricola Wind Project Cayuga County, NY – 60 day notice of intent to file an application
Agricola Wind LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Renewables Inc. (“Agricola Wind” or “the Applicant”) is proposing to construct the AgricolaWind Project, a utility-scale wind energy generation facility with up to 99megawatts(“MW”) in generation ... more
You’re Invited! Public Open House for Agricola Wind
Liberty Renewables is a wind energy development company based in New York State. Our dedicated team strives to be community focused, fostering transparent and equitable relationships with the local organizations and families that host our ... more
Venice woman arrested for aggravated DWI after traffic stop
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Venice woman following a roadside investigation. Deputies observed a vehicle committing multiple traffic infractions. After conducting a traffic stop, the driver was identified as Casandra ... more
Southern Cayuga Cougars: School selects new mascot nickname
The Southern Cayuga School District has announced the selection of 'Cougars' as its new mascot nickname, following a comprehensive community engagement process. Superintendent Patrick Jensen shared in a community letter that the decision came after ... more
Cayuga County teen dies after head-on crash; investigation remains active
Ana Marsh, a 19-year-old resident of Venice, tragically passed away on Monday afternoon at Strong Memorial Hospital due to injuries sustained in a head-on collision last week. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office confirmed her passing, ... more
Informational meeting scheduled ahead of vote on expanding Cayuga fire department
An upcoming meeting is set to discuss a proposed addition to the Long Hill Fire Department in southern Cayuga County. The session, aimed at addressing questions about the proposition, will be held from 6 to ... more
Venice town supervisor’s financial records found incomplete in audit
An audit released on September 8, 2023, highlighted significant shortcomings in the Town of Venice's financial records maintained by the Town Supervisor. The review aimed to assess the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the Supervisor's ... more
