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Driver airlifted from serious crash in Cayuga County

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Driver airlifted from serious crash in Cayuga County
First responders in Cayuga County were called to a serious crash shortly before 10 p.m. Deputies said that the crash happened on Toll Gate Road in Locke. Only one vehicle was involved. It reportedly left the roadway, struck a truck, and overturned. The driver of the vehicle had to be airlifted to Upstate University Hospital with serious injuries. Mercy Flight... more

Lansing man located by authorities after overnight search

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Locke residents told to shelter in place late-Sunday
State Police were searching for a man that they said could have been armed, following an incident in Lansing late-Sunday. Frederick Knapp, 51, of Lansing was located this morning, according to troopers. Troopers were originally dispatched to his residence on Locke Road in the town of Lansing Sunday night. Police said initially there were concerns that he could have been... more

Boil water order lifted for Town of Locke

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Boil water order lifted for Town of Locke
A boil water order issued last week has been lifted for the Town of Locke Water District, according to the Cayuga County Health Department. Repairs were made to the distribution system and water service was restored on Monday, according to the health department. Water samples taken since Monday indicate no harmful bacteria, the health department said. People with questions may... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

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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 a follow-up conversation in this week’s Sunday Conversation. He talked about policing during the summer months, recruiting concerns... more

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

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FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to continue growth in 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 day a year publishing schedule. Whether that’s live-streaming local high school basketball throughout the winter, or showcasing in-depth... more

Crews from multiple departments battle two-story structure fire in Cayuga County

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Crews from multiple departments battle two-story structure fire in Cayuga County
First responders were called to a structure fire in the Town of Locke Tuesday afternoon. The call came in around 1 p.m. and several departments were dispatched to it. Scanner traffic indicates that the structure involved is at 4689 West Cayuga Street in Locke. First responders described the structure as a house, according to scanner traffic. Locke, Moravia, Sempronius, Scipio,... more

Man pleads guilty to stabbing in Locke

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Man pleads guilty to stabbing in Locke
A Cortland man’s guilty plea to assault in Cayuga County Criminal Court Thursday for a stabbing incident last summer satisfied an attempted murder charge he once faced. Bryan Lee, 35, of 11 Halbert St., Cortland, was arrested in July after law enforcement responded to a 3:30 a.m. call of an assault outside of a home on Tollgate Hill Road in... more

‘Career con artist’ sentenced for stealing vehicle in Locke

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‘Career con artist’ sentenced for stealing vehicle in Locke
A New York City man previously described as a “career con artist” by the district attorney’s office was sentenced Tuesday for stealing a truck in Cayuga County by writing fraudulent checks. In November, Heath Edmead was convicted by a jury of third-degree grand larceny and fourth-degree grand larceny for pulling off the scam in the town of Locke on June... more

Cayuga County year-end sales tax report: Auburn excels, towns, villages lag behind

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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 million, up from $45.67 million in 2017. The increase was driven primarily by a strong performance in Auburn,... more

Tractor-trailer travels off road, overturns along Rt. 38 (photo)

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Tractor-trailer travels off road, overturns along Rt. 38 (photo)
First responders say one person was transported to an area hospital after a tractor-trailer accident in Locke late-Monday. The accident happened around 8 pm and was reported to Cayuga County 911 around 8:06 pm. The tractor-trailer reportedly went off the road on Route 38 and down an embankment. Cayuga County sheriff’s deputies, Locke and Moravia volunteer firefighters, Four Town Ambulance... more

Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages

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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 has collected more sales tax this year compared to last year, while the county has seen a very... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.

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INSIDE THE FLX: Brian Schenck looks to become next sheriff in Cayuga County
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 studio where he discussed his campaign, local issues around policing, and how he aims to continue improving community... more

LATEST: Multiple barns destroyed in Locke blaze (photos & video)

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LATEST: Multiple barns destroyed in Locke blaze (photos & video)
Multiple departments were called to a multi-barn fire in Locke on Thursday. The call came in to first responders around 3:30 pm and prompted a response from Locke, Moravia, Scipio, Aurora, Groton, Lansing, Cortlandville, McLean, Genoa, Sempronius, Long Hill, and Poplar Ridge fire departments. Owasco RIT and Four Town Ambulance also responded to the scene, which was located on Bird... more

Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on string of burglaries in Locke

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The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is interested in any information the community may have for a string of residential burglaries that took place in the town of Locke on Monday. According to a news release, the sheriff’s office and other police agencies received multiple reports of break-ins occurring between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the area of Route 38... more

REPORTS: Vehicle strikes buggy in Locke, leaves scene of accident

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First responders in Cayuga County were called to the area of Route 90 at the intersection with Locke Summerhill Town Line Road for a reported car vs. buggy accident. Locke Rescue and Four Town Ambulance were called to the scene, and scanner traffic indicates that there were no reported injuries after a vehicle struck a horse-and-buggy traveling on the roadway.... more
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