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Moravia schools to merge middle, high into one
Moravia Central School District is consolidating its schools, moving from three to two buildings starting in the 2025-26 academic year, according to The Citizen. The middle and high schools, already housed together, will officially become ... more
Moravia woman arrested in Seneca Falls theft investigation
Police in Seneca Falls arrested a Moravia woman Thursday night on charges stemming from a year-long theft investigation. Authorities apprehended Susan Dann, 51, at approximately 7:20 pm on an arrest warrant related to theft incidents ... more
Moravia man arrested after altercation on Main Street
A Moravia man was arrested earlier this month following a reported street altercation that prompted a response from Cayuga County deputies. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 66-year-old Steven Allwood on June ... more
Moravia superintendent takes sudden leave
The superintendent of the Moravia Central School District has stepped away from his role effective immediately, according to The Citizen. John Birmingham requested the voluntary leave, and school officials have not disclosed the reason, citing ... more
Moravia wastewater project nearly doubles in cost
The village of Moravia has bonded an additional $15.5 million for its wastewater treatment plant renovation, bringing the total to $25.5 million, according to The Citizen. The project’s estimated cost has surged from $12 million ... more
Cayuga County man charged with DWI twice in one week
A Moravia man with a criminal history linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has been charged with driving while intoxicated twice in five days. Moses J. Geri, 43, was first arrested May 22 after ... more
Moravia man arrested for DWI after reckless driving call
A Moravia man was arrested last week after deputies found him slumped over the wheel of his vehicle with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. Deputies arrested 43-year-old Moses J. Geri on May ... more
Moravia Central honored with top awards at FFA convention
Moravia Central School District earned statewide recognition with two major awards at the 2025 New York FFA State Convention in Syracuse. Superintendent John Birmingham received the 2025 Administrator Recognition Award, while the district’s FFA chapter ... more
Volunteers invited to Fillmore Glen for I Love My Park Day
Local volunteers will gather at Fillmore Glen State Park on Saturday, May 3, to give the grounds a much-needed boost ahead of summer. The Friends of Fillmore Glen will host the annual “I Love My ... more
Spring Wildflower Workshop to Bring Nature and Education Together at Fillmore Glen
Families and nature lovers are invited to explore the wild beauty of Fillmore Glen State Park during a free educational event on Saturday, April 26. The “Bloom into Spring” workshop and bioblitz will run from ... more
Moravia Blaze Quickly Contained by Firefighters; Cause Under Investigation
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a working house fire in Moravia early Monday morning. According to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, emergency crews were dispatched after reports of a fire under a porch that had extended ... 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
Moravia school district settles decades-old abuse case
The Moravia Central School District has reached a confidential settlement with a former student who accused the district of failing to prevent his sexual abuse by an elementary school principal in the 1980s. According to ... more
DEC and The Nature Conservancy announce 92-acre expansion of Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and The Nature Conservancy in New York have announced the addition of 92 acres to the Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Cayuga County. The ... more
Lawmakers divided as correction officers strike over staffing and HALT Act
As New York correction officers continue their strike, state lawmakers remain split over prison staffing reforms and the controversial HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement. While some legislators signal willingness to address staffing and retirement ... more
Fossil replica inspires students at Moravia’s Millard Fillmore Elementary
Students at Millard Fillmore Elementary School in Moravia are exploring prehistoric life in a whole new way thanks to the donation of a rare plesiosaur fossil cast. The replica, now prominently displayed at the school, ... more
Moravia teacher honored with WCNY music educator award
Joanna Kufs, a veteran music teacher at Moravia Middle School, was recognized with the prestigious WCNY Classical FM Music Educator Award for January, surprising her during a recent sixth-grade chorus class. Kufs, who teaches at ... more
Moravia voters approve school district land purchase
Earlier this week the vote in Moravia to approve the purchase of more land went off without a challenge. Moravia residents voted to approve the school district's purchase of eight acres on South Main Street, ... more
Moravia man charged with driving while impaired after crossing into oncoming traffic, leaving roadway
A 32-year-old Moravia man was arrested on December 30 after a deputy observed his vehicle crossing into oncoming traffic and leaving the roadway. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, Andrew S. Clay was stopped ... more
