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Sheriff: Illegal handgun discovered during investigation in Fleming

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports the arrest of two people after an illegal gun was located during a welfare check. According to a news release, Donnie Birdine, 21, and Reginald Abrams, 35, were arrested after deputies ... more
Syracuse school psychologist, high school swim coach charged with sex abuse in Cayuga County

Authorities say a woman who worked as a swim coach at Christian Brothers Academy and serves as a school psychologist in the Syracuse City School District has been charged with sex abuse in Cayuga County ... more
State Police arrest Auburn woman for driving while intoxicated

An Auburn woman was arrested after report of a property damage accident. According to a news release, State Police arrested Ashley S. Bench, 40, of Auburn for driving while intoxicated. Troopers responded to a property ... more
Fleming man arrested following hit and run accident

Police say a Fleming man was arrested following a hit and run. According to a news release, State Police arrested Gordon J. Sewell, 66, for driving while intoxicated. Troopers responded to a hit and run ... more
United Way of Cayuga County exceeds 2021-22 fundraising campaign goal

The United Way of Cayuga County surpassed its 2021-22 fundraising campaign goal, revealed the organization on Wednesday. The results of the campaign were announced at the organization's 99th annual membership meeting at Springside Inn, according ... more
New name, upgrades for auctioned off Cayuga County mobile home park

On March 10, Kerry Smith placed the winning bid at a mobile home park auction in Cayuga County, marking an end to his years-long attempt to purchase the property. Smith, who is the Town of ... more
UPDATE: 11 firefighters treated at local hospitals after Williamson chemical plant fire

Investigators have provided an update on the commercial fire that happened at Thatcher Chemical on Route 104 in the town of Williamson. The fire was reported shortly before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and resulted in ... more
Seized Cayuga County mobile home park sold at auction

Locust Meadows, a mobile home park seized by Cayuga County Sheriff's Office, was sold at auction on Thursday, March 10. The mobile home park was seized in fall 2021 after former owner Sharon Hitchings failed ... more
Cayuga County mobile home park to be auctioned off March 10

A Cayuga County mobile home park is being put up for auction following its seizure from a previous owner in 2021. Locust Meadows, located in the Town of Fleming, sits on a 7.8-acre property that ... more
Investigation underway after ATV or snowmobile crashes through ice on Owasco Lake

The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent accident on Owasco Lake. On Tuesday around 5:20 p.m. a person may have been riding a small ATV or snowmobile that was lost in a crash ... more
Mercy Flight called after traumatic injury at dairy farm in Cayuga County

First responders were called to Lincoln Dairy in Fleming on Wednesday for a traumatic injury. According to the Cayuga-Seneca Fire Wire, an 18-year-old was pinned between a beam and a lift. Mercy Flight was called ... more
Grain bin fire at DuMond Farms in Fleming

On Wednesday around 2:15 a.m. firefighters from Fleming were called to a structure fire at DuMond Farms. Upon arrival, units found a grain bin and dryer fire. Additional agencies were called to the scene, including ... more
Cayuga County fire departments receive FEMA funding to split

$5.6 million dollars in FEMA funding will be split among several Cayuga County fire departments. The funds will go towards hiring more firefighters and promoting safety among firefighters. The City of Auburn Fire Department will ... more
DEBRIEF: East Hill Medical fills important void as communities struggle economically (podcast)

Keith Cuttler spends most of his days thinking about ways to get crucial medical services to the most-vulnerable parts of the Cayuga County. It's been an evolving challenge, since coming into his role with a ... more
Police: Hours long standoff ends in Cayuga County without injuries

New York State Police say a 12-hour standoff came to an end on Friday in the town of Fleming. The incident took place on Buck Point Road, and began late-Thursday. A male inside a home ... more
Car crashes into home in Cayuga County (photo)

First responders were called to Route 38B between Stone School and Wyckoff roads for a one-vehicle crash. Reports indicate that a vehicle crashed into a home, and at least one person suffered injuries. That person ... more
Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold

Cayuga County E-911 has some staffing issues that it needs to resolve. At least that was the pitch heard by the Cayuga County Legislature this week when they met. E-911 Administrator Denise Spingler addressed the ... more
Firefighters battle early-morning Fleming blaze on Dublin Road

Firefighters from around Cayuga County were called to a blaze in the town of Fleming on Thursday. The call came in during the early-morning hours, as flames reportedly spread from a garage to a home ... more
LATEST: Route 34 reopened after closure due to jackknifed tractor-trailer

Route 34 in Cayuga County was shut down around 7 a.m. due to an incident involving a tractor-trailer. According to transportation officials, Route 34 between Skillet and Hunter roads in Fleming was shut down a ... more