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Auburn, Owasco officials file lawsuit against state over Owasco Lake protections
Local leaders in Auburn and Owasco have taken legal action against the New York State Department of Health (DOH) over its refusal to enact stricter water quality regulations for Owasco Lake, the primary drinking water ... more
Owasco woman breaks window, threatens person at home
Deputies arrested a 34-year-old Owasco woman after she allegedly broke a window and threatened an individual during a domestic dispute. Veruona R. Greene was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and third-degree menacing following the November ... more
What’s next for Owasco golf course? Plans unclear at this point despite property sale
A developer has acquired most of the former Lakeview Golf & Country Club in Owasco, though plans for the 250-acre property remain uncertain. The course was previously purchased by the Skaneateles-based nonprofit, which closed it ... more
Owasco man sent nude photos, made sexual requests via chat to minor
A 37-year-old Owasco man was arrested after an investigation into illegal communication with a person he thought was a 13-year-old. Christopher Sherboneau is accused of sending sexually explicit requests to a person he thought was ... more
Ithaca man arrested for DWI after crashing into utility pole in Owasco
A 76-year-old man from Ithaca has been arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing his pickup truck into a utility pole in the town of Owasco, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested ... more
Owasco sets public hearing for proposed 45-acre solar farm
A 45-acre solar facility is on the horizon for Owasco, and residents will have a chance to share their thoughts at a public hearing Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Owasco Town Hall, 2 Bristol ... more
WATCH: Cayuga Co. leaders hold press conference after toxins found in water supply (video)
We're going to get an official update from leaders in Auburn, Owasco, and Cayuga County after a low level of HAB toxins were found in their drinking water. Officials had said the water was safe ... more
HABs persist in Canandaigua and Owasco lakes, sparking concerns
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have continued to plague Finger Lakes communities, raising significant concerns about water quality and public health. Canandaigua Lake recently experienced a record 14-day stretch of cyanoHABs, the longest since monitoring began ... more
State says Owasco Lake isn’t impaired, won’t be included on list
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has once again excluded Owasco Lake from its impaired waters list, despite calls from local officials and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Auburn, the town ... more
Harmful Algal Blooms Surge in Owasco Lake, Officials Raise Concerns
Owasco Lake is facing a surge in Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), with over a dozen reported to the Department of Environmental Conservation this week. Most blooms are concentrated in the lake's northeast portion, with some ... more
Owasco Fire Department Responds to Dump Truck Fire on Calloway Drive
The Owasco Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Calloway Drive on Tuesday, August 28. Upon arrival, firefighters found a 1-ton dump truck fully engulfed in flames. Crews from Owasco quickly extinguished the fire, ... more
Baldwinsville Man Charged with DWI After Crashing Pickup in Cayuga County
A Baldwinsville man was arrested on August 19 after crashing his pickup truck into trees on Martin Road in the Town of Owasco, according to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck. Deputies responded to the scene ... more
Harmful algal toxins found in Auburn’s raw water: Drinking supply is safe
Toxins from harmful algal blooms have been detected in Auburn's raw water supply, city officials announced. The Auburn Citizen reports that microcystins, produced by these blooms, were found in raw water from Owasco Lake by ... more
HABs now widespread across Finger Lakes: State rejects proposed rules to protect Owasco Lake
The children waded waist-deep in green-tinged water at the Deep Run Beach on Canandaigua Lake on July 23 before lifeguards waved them out and closed the swimming area. Adults and children were wading in green-tinged ... more
OWASCO LAKE WATER CRISIS: “If we lose this lake we lose everything”
Owasco Lake has a problem and local officials say if something doesn’t change soon one of the region’s largest drinking water sources could be jeopardized. Several years ago the two communities most closely connected to ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Auburn mayor slams NYS over denying Owasco Lake regs & talks Bimbo Bakeries closure (podcast)
Today on episode #508 of Inside the FLX Josh Durso is joined by Mayor Jimmy Giannettino hours before the City of Auburn and Town of Owasco held a joint press conference after the state Department ... more
Auburn, Owasco leaders fight back against NY health department’s move to halt Owasco Lake protections
Local leaders are set to hold a press conference at Emerson Park later today to denounce a recent decision by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to halt the process of updating Owasco ... more
Boat destroyed by fire at Owasco Lake marina
A boat was destroyed at an Owasco Lake marina late-Monday afternoon. The small boat was quickly engulfed in flames, though it's not clear what actually started the fire. Photos shared by Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire on ... more
Traffic stop in Owasco leads to DWI arrest
A traffic stop by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of Andrew P. Victoria for Driving While Intoxicated. The incident occurred around 3:57 p.m. after a deputy observed Victoria’s vehicle fail to ... more
