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Genoa man pleads guilty to possessing meth with intent to sell

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Last month, a Cayuga County probation officer made a surprise visit at Brian Swan's home in Genoa and found methamphetamine, scales and plastic baggies spread throughout his room, and on Thursday, Swan admitted his intent to sell some of the drug. Swan, 31, of 1244 Route 34, pleaded guilty in Cayuga County Court Thursday to third-degree criminal possession of a... more

Car hits turkey on Rt. 34; driver treated for minor injuries

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One patient signed off with minor injuries after a crash involving a vehicle and turkey on Route 34. The crash happened late-Thursday on Route 34 in the area of Myers Road. Genoa, King Ferry and Southern Cayuga Ambulance responded to the scene. The sole patient and driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries — which included glass in the eye.... more

Truck carrying manure crashes in Genoa

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Dramatic photos from the scene of a rollover accident in Cayuga County on Thursday resulted in a smelly situation for those nearby. A tractor-trailer, reportedly carrying manure crashed on Route 90 in Genoa. Manure truck flips spilling contents in Genoa. (Kevin Rivoli, The Citizen) Photos and story: https://t.co/lBUx4cB9bJ pic.twitter.com/mxbr2kaj7p — Kevin Rivoli (@KevinRivoli) April 27, 2018 Auburn Citizen Photographer Kevin... more

Drunk driver’s prison sentence revoked on appeal, sent back to Cayuga County Court

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One of New York state’s highest courts has vacated the sentence imposed on a Genoa man who violated his probation in Cayuga County. In 2011, Claude Zirbel pleaded guilty to felony driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in Cayuga County Court and was sentenced to 1 1/3 to four years in prison plus five... more

Pickup truck destroyed in King Ferry blaze (photo)

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On Saturday firefighters responded to the report of a burning pickup truck. King Ferry and Genoa fire departments responded to the incident, which resulted in the truck being destroyed. Firefighters say that there were no injuries fighting the blaze. No other damage was reported.  It’s unclear if the fire is under investigation at this time. This story will be updated... more

Finding Genoa’s footprint in the Civil War

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The Genoa Historical Association held its first Civil War presentation and round table discussion centered on the war and people from Genoa who fought in the war at the Rural Life Museum, located at 920 Route 34B, on Sunday. Between the years of 1861-1864, 156 men from Genoa enlisted into the Civil War. Although there were no companies entirely from... more

Multiple departments called to Genoa building fire overnight

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Firefighters in Cayuga County were called to a building fire in Genoa last night, which was reportedly ‘fully-engulfed’ when the first crews arrived on-scene. Genoa, King Ferry, Scipio, Locke, Aurora, Poplar Ridge, and Lansing fire departments were called to the scene. Moravia RIT and Souther Cayuga Ambulance were also requested at the scene to assist. First responders say the incident... more

High-speed internet on its way to some rural Cayuga County towns

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By the end of 2018, about 4,000 residents in seven rural Cayuga County municipalities will have access to high-speed broadband internet through 400 miles of fiber network from New Visions Communications. The $14.1 million project covers parts of the towns of Sterling, Victory, Montezuma, Moravia, Summherill, Locke and Genoa. About $11.3 million is funded through the state’s Broadband Program. Carmen... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Batman talks budget process, infrastructure spending, and local disasters (podcast)

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On Thursday’s edition of Inside the FLX the individual tasked with leading Cayuga County’s largest governing body – is in-studio talking about elections, the budget process, infrastructure, environmental issues, as well as the prospect of being excluded in a ‘disaster declaration’ by the White House. Keith Batman, Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature, who recently won re-election to continue serving... more

Moravia woman charged with aggravated DWI in Genoa

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State Police say a 51-year-old Moravia woman was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, and was cited on a number of other charges following a traffic stop on State Rt. 34. Police say Sanna M. Russo, 51, of Morvia was stopped on Rt. 34 in Genoa after Troopers observed her vehicle crossing over the lines and missing a headlight. She... more

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)

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Josh Durso, Jackie Augustine & Jim Sinicropi were live inside the all-new FingerLakes1.com Studio on Election Night for results, reaction, interviews and analysis from Tuesday’s vote in Cayuga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties. Hear from Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, successful Seneca Falls Town Council candidate Doug Avery, Geneva City Supervisor candidates Lou Guard &  Dom... more

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Cayuga County

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With five contested legislature races, two available seats on Auburn City Council, and a number of other Town Council races taking place in Cayuga County — voters will have a lot to decide on in less a little over a week. Candidates are in their final preparations, talking with voters, and getting to know their possible-constituents. What issues are the... more

Friday’s rain brings more flood damage to southern Cayuga County & Ithaca (full coverage)

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More rain on Friday caused a deluge of calls into Cayuga County 911 for flooded roads and basements in the southern part of Cayuga County. County emergency dispatchers reported flooding conditions in Moravia, Genoa, Locke, Sempronious, King Ferry and Scipio. The Moravia Volunteer Fire Department called all available personnel to report to its department at about 3:40 p.m. and also... more

Newly relocated Cayuga County Fair approaches

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This summer, the Cayuga County Fair will be held in a new location: The Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum and Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center at Emerson Park in Owasco. Fair hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 9. The Citizen: Read More more

State Police: Genoa man charged with DWI after crash, faces multiple felony charges

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A Genoa man is facing multiple felony charges after he was found driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content three times the legal limit, according to State Police. On Saturday, 48-year-old Shawn M. Case was on West Cayuga St. in Locke when he struck another vehicle. Police were called to the scene of the two car crash, after Case struck... more

Two injured in one-car rollover in Genoa

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A one-car rollover in Genoa on Friday has injured a woman and an infant, according to initial radio dispatch reports. The accident occurred around 10:15 a.m. at 619 Indian Field Road. First responders said a telephone poll had been knocked down and wires were in a nearby field. Traffic was being diverted at the southern end of Hill Road. The... more

Deputies: Two more arrests made in Genoa armed robbery

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The Latest Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould announced on Monday that two additional arrests had been made in connection with an armed robbery that took place in Genoa just after midnight on Saturday. Deputies arrested Christian Reynolds, 19, of Moravia and charged him with first-degree burglary. He was arraigned in Genoa Court and remanded to the Cayuga County Jail in... more

Groton wins heart-stopper over Southern Cayuga

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Paul Brecht stepped to the stripe five times in the final minute, lifting the Groton Indians from a four-point deficit to a heart-stopping 60-59 win over Southern Cayuga Friday night in a boys Interscholastic Athletic Conference matchup at the “Groton Dome.” “It was just, I mean, people got their money’s worth tonight, man. No doubt,” Groton head coach John D’Antonio... more
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