Category: Venice

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 … more: Venice man charged after Genoa child pornography investigation

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 … more: Venice man charged after alleged threats during domestic call

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 … more: Venice man charged after domestic incident involving children

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 … more: Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures

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, … more: State approves major wind project in Cayuga County

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 … more: UPDATE: 94-year-old woman killed in Cayuga Co. crash

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 … more: One dead in Cayuga County crash involving tractor-trailer

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, … more: Venice man charged with stealing car, trying to cash forged checks

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 … more: Moravia teen recovering after motorcycle crash

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 … more: Lakeside Grill hits market again after recent sale

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 … more: Venice man charged with drug possession after vehicle accident

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" … more: Southern Cayuga to vote on new mascot after ‘Cougars’ rejected

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 … more: Agricola Wind LLC – Agricola Wind Project Cayuga County, NY – 60 day notice of intent to file an application

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 … more: You’re Invited! Public Open House for Agricola Wind

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 … more: Venice woman arrested for aggravated DWI after traffic stop

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 … more: Southern Cayuga Cougars: School selects new mascot nickname

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 … more: Cayuga County teen dies after head-on crash; investigation remains active

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 … more: Informational meeting scheduled ahead of vote on expanding Cayuga fire department

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 … more: Venice town supervisor’s financial records found incomplete in audit