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Cayuga County church earns national historic honor
A 19th-century church in Union Springs has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the National Park Service confirmed on March 14 following a state nomination process. The First Presbyterian Church of Springport, ... more
Flood warning continues for Cayuga County due to worsening ice jam
The National Weather Service has continued a flood warning for Cayuga County as an ice jam on Great Gully Brook continues to cause rising waters and road flooding. The warning, issued yesterday, will remain in ... more
Cayuga County church nominated for National Register of Historic Places
A state board has recommended the First Presbyterian Church of Springport in Union Springs for the National Register of Historic Places. Already added to the state register, the nomination will now be reviewed by the ... more
Springport man charged in larceny case following public tip
A Springport man was arrested and charged with petit larceny after allegedly stealing three packs of cigarettes from the Pit Stop gas station in Fleming earlier this month. According to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, ... more
Seneca Falls man indicted for killing companion animal in Cayuga County
A Seneca Falls man has been indicted for allegedly beating a dog to death in Cayuga County. Brandon Carlson, 39, faces felony charges of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Tampering with Physical Evidence, following a ... more
Springport mechanic sold car while it was scheduled to be fixed
A routine vehicle maintenance request turned into a larceny investigation in Cayuga County earlier this month. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a local resident reported purchasing an Audi sedan only to later discover it had ... more
Springport woman arrested for felony DWI in Aurelius
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for felony DWI following a traffic stop. Heidi M. Walsh, 43, of Union Springs, was charged on June 30, 2024, after a deputy observed her vehicle failing ... more
Former GE superfund site in Cayuga County cleaned up, state says
A former dump site in Cayuga County has successfully met its cleanup goals and has been reclassified, signaling it no longer poses a significant threat to public health or the environment, the New York State ... more
Sheriff: Cayuga County man caused death of dog, accused of evidence tampering
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office arrested a Union Springs man for causing the death of a dog, which was found deceased in the town of Springport. On November 11, 2023 deputies launched an investigation into ... more
Cayuga County will host 2024 North American Manure Expo
The North American Manure Expo, an annual event, is set to be hosted in Cayuga County for the first time, bringing its focus on manure innovations to the Northeast. Scheduled for July 17 and 18, ... more
New tanker truck coming to rural district in Cayuga County
The Springport Fire District has announced the purchase of a new tanker truck for the Union Springs Fire Department, enhancing their capabilities, especially in rural areas. According to Finger Lakes News Radio, it'll have a ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
David Gould will not seek re-election in Cayuga County
Citing his health former sheriff and Cayuga County Legislature Chair David Gould says he won't run for re-election. Speaking with The Auburn Citizen, Gould said 'enough is enough' when asked about the thought process that ... more
State police: Union Springs man charged with assault, DWAI after ‘incident’ in Springport
On Wednesday, state police arrested a 55-year-old Union Springs man following a serious incident in Springport. According to a news release, Wayne Krueger, 55, was charged with driving while ability impaired, assault with intent to ... more
Union Springs man charged with driving while intoxicated
Police arrested a Union Springs man after a traffic stop.Robert A. Jacobs, 66, of Union Springs was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Troopers initiated a traffic stop after observing Jacobs crossing the center line on ... more
Cayuga County: Over $2 million in state grants awarded to preserve area farmland
Two Cayuga County farms were awarded over $2 million in grants as part of New York's farmland protection grants program. New York Agricultural Land Trust was awarded over $1.3 million to preserve 477 acres of ... more
Traffic stop leads to DWAI drugs arrest in Auburn
An Auburn resident was arrested after a traffic stop in Union Springs. According to a news release, State Police arrested Matthew Hehn, 28, of Auburn for driving while ability impaired by drugs. Troopers observed a ... more
Fleming man arrested following hit and run accident
Police say a Fleming man was arrested following a hit and run. According to a news release, State Police arrested Gordon J. Sewell, 66, for driving while intoxicated. Troopers responded to a hit and run ... more
Rt. 326 closed for three hours in Springport after overnight crash
First responders say no serious injuries were reported, but part of Route 326 in Cayuga County was closed for nearly three hours after a one-vehicle crash. Route 326 was closed in both directions between Connors ... more
