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Woman on quest to sing at all MLB stadiums takes detour to Highmark to sing for beloved Bills
December 12, 2025, 5:19 pm | Source
Ali Berke has a goal to sing the national anthem at every Major League Baseball stadium, but last month, she found herself singing at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. Turns out, she's a proud member of the Bills Mafia.
UPDATED: Police name driver killed in northern Cayuga County crash
December 12, 2025, 2:45 pm | Source
Two other people involved in the accident were evaluated at the scene by EMS.
Cayuga County-area closings and delays for Friday, Dec. 12
December 12, 2025, 12:00 pm | Source
Cayuga County-area school closings and delays for Friday, Dec. 12.
Cayuga County-area restaurant inspections for Dec. 12, 2025 (one unsatisfactory)
December 12, 2025, 9:45 am | Source
Results of recent food service inspections in the Cayuga County area.
Cayuga County-area cancellations and closings for Thursday, Dec. 11
December 11, 2025, 3:08 pm | Source
Cayuga County-area cancellations and closings for Thursday, Dec. 11.
House fire displaces three in Cayuga County
December 10, 2025, 4:15 pm | Source
It was reported to 911 by neighbors.
Cayuga County Sheriff's Office auctioning 'Cousin Eddie' motor home
December 10, 2025, 3:00 pm | Source
An old motor home abandoned in the town of Sennett earlier this year is now being auctioned online by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.
Endowment fund started to support Cayuga County food pantry
December 10, 2025, 11:00 am | Source
An endowment fund has been started to support the work of the King Ferry Food Pantry.
UPDATED: Cayuga County bridge closes after high detour traffic
December 9, 2025, 9:10 pm | Source
A Cayuga County bridge is closing after less than two weeks of high traffic due to another bridge in the area closing for replacement.
Sheriff: Cayuga County man dead after house fire
December 9, 2025, 7:35 pm | Source
An 86-year-old Cayuga County man has passed away as a result of a Sunday morning house fire that is under investigation.
Pauline Copes Johnson, great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, dies at 98
December 9, 2025, 10:30 am | Source
Pauline Copes Johnson, a descendant of Harriet Tubman who raised awareness of her iconic relative's contributions to U.S. history, has died.
Cayuga County sheriff reminds public that snowmobile trails are closed until January
December 8, 2025, 5:50 pm | Source
With this December bringing more snow than in recent years, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public that snowmobile trails are still closed until next month.
Cayuga County solar farm owner is selling power to Microsoft — could it do the same here?
December 8, 2025, 10:30 am | Source
The owner of two Cayuga County solar farms, which are currently under construction, has been signing contracts to sell power from some of its other renewable energy installations to Microsoft.
Karen Hill, longtime president and CEO of Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, dies
December 8, 2025, 10:15 am | Source
Karen Hill, who served as president and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, has died.
Cayuga County-area property transfers: Dec. 8, 2025
December 8, 2025, 9:45 am | Source
Recently recorded real estate transactions in the Cayuga County area.
Two injured, one airlifted after accident in Cayuga County
December 7, 2025, 4:00 pm | Source
Two people were injured Friday morning when a car hit a patch of ice and went off the road in southern Cayuga County.
Poll: What do you think of New York's school phone ban?
December 7, 2025, 1:00 pm | Source
A few months into New York state's ban on student smartphone use in public schools, the law seems to be having many positive effects.
The stories of Cayuga County's Christmas Elf families
December 5, 2025, 10:15 am | Source
Christmas Elf, a program that provides Cayuga County families with toys for holiday gifts, is seeking donations to support what’s expected to be a large number of children this season.
Cayuga County-area restaurant inspections for Dec. 5, 2025 (four unsatisfactory)
December 5, 2025, 9:45 am | Source
Results of recent food service inspections in the Cayuga County area.
Sheets, blankets, pillows being collected in Auburn
December 4, 2025, 4:55 pm | Source
Sleep in Heavenly Peace donates beds and bedding to those in need.
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