Category: Genoa
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 legislators at a meeting on Wednesday – ... MORE
Cayuga Co. Health Department warns against swimming in Cayuga Lake after hydrilla-killing chemical applied early by mistake
The Cayuga County Health Department says that a plan to kill hydrilla on the lake has backfired. Due to a miscommunication, the chemical used to kill the plans was applied on Thursday in the area of Don’s Marina by the Town of ... MORE
Firefighters called to shed fire in Cayuga County
Firefighters were called to the scene of a shed fire in Genoa Saturday afternoon. The shed was a complete loss; and first responders from Genoa, Moravia and Scipio assisted. No injuries were reported at the fire. To have the latest updates, information, ... MORE
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany
Earlier this year Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was in-studio discussing his first month on the job following an uncontested election last fall. He succeeded longtime Sheriff David Gould. Now, Sheriff Schenck has several months under his belt. He joined us for ... MORE
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content
FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive way and on a relentless, 24/7. 365 ... MORE
Cayuga County year-end sales tax report: Auburn excels, towns, villages lag behind
The final sales tax numbers for Cayuga County’s multiple municipal governments show a strong year for the city of Auburn, but a weak performance by towns and villages in the area. As a whole, sales tax receipts in Cayuga County reached $46.27 ... MORE
Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages
Sales tax collection is trending upward in the city of Auburn through the third quarter of 2018 and holding relatively steady in Cayuga County. According to the latest monthly sales tax report from the Cayuga County Treasurer’s Office, the city of Auburn ... MORE
One person hospitalized after serious accident in Genoa
One person was transported to an area hospital after a single-vehicle accident Wednesday night in Genoa, according to first responders. The accident came in around midnight and resulted in Genoa, King Ferry Rescue and Southern Cayuga Ambulance being called to the scene ... MORE
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.
Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election – Schenck stepped up to the plate. On Wednesday, he visited the FingerLakes1.com ... MORE
Genoa man pleads guilty to possessing meth with intent to sell
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, ... MORE
Car hits turkey on Rt. 34; driver treated for minor injuries
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 ... MORE
Truck carrying manure crashes in Genoa
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, ... MORE
Pickup truck destroyed in King Ferry blaze (photo)
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 ... MORE
Drunk driver’s prison sentence revoked on appeal, sent back to Cayuga County Court
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 ... MORE
Multiple departments called to Genoa building fire overnight
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 ... MORE
