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Doubledays drop series opener to Mahoning Valley

Doubledays drop series opener to Mahoning Valley
Monday night’s match-up at Falcon Park appeared to be the perfect opportunity for the first place Doubledays to put some distance between themselves and the second place Mahoning Scrappers. Back two-and-a-half games in the Pinckney Division and on the heels of their eighth straight loss against the night before, the Doubledays threw Ryan Tapani on the mound for his first... more

DA Budelmann: Convictions on tax, cigarette fraud in Cayuga Co.

DA Budelmann: Convictions on tax, cigarette fraud in Cayuga Co.
District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann announced that following months of investigation and prosecution, three agencies working together resulted in a conviction on several charges. Budelmann says Timothy W. Heburn, Jr., of Utica has been convicted of two felony-level crimes relating to tax evasion and tax fraud in Cayuga County Court. The case was prosecuted through Cayuga County’s NYS Crimes Against... more

State police: Auburn man charged with driving while intoxicated with child in vehicle

State police: Auburn man charged with driving while intoxicated with child in vehicle
An Auburn man with a history of drunk driving convictions was again charged with driving while intoxicated, this time with a child in the car, state police said. Troopers stopped Harry E. Walter, 39, on state Route 34 in Brutus around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. He was placed under arrest after failing the standard field sobriety tests, according to a press... more

Doubledays drop second straight key game at home to Scrappers

Doubledays drop second straight key game at home to Scrappers
Niomar Gomez tossed a gem his last time out against Mahoning Valley – which happened to also be his New York-Penn League debut with the Doubledays. He tossed six scoreless innings while allowing just one run to jump the Scrappers in the Pinckney Division standings for first place on August 16th. This time out, however, Gomez couldn’t replicate those results.... more

Auburn fire, police unions endorse Mannion for NY Senate

Auburn fire, police unions endorse Mannion for NY Senate
Unions representing the city’s firefighters and police officers support the Democratic candidate in the 50th Senate District race. Auburn Police Local 195 and Auburn Firefighters Union Local 1446 endorsed John Mannion for state Senate. Mannion, D-Westvale, is running to succeed retiring Republican state Sen. John DeFrancisco. The Republican candidate in the race is Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci. Auburn Police... more

Former 84 Lumber location in Sennett lands new tenant

Former 84 Lumber location in Sennett lands new tenant
A major roofing supply company has signed a long-term lease to occupy the former 84 Lumber location in Sennett, the property’s owner has announced. American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., which is headquartered in Wisconsin, will occupy the 9.45-acre property and its 37,000 square feet of building space. Charlesbank Realty Group, which purchased the property from 84 Lumber in March,... more

Harmful algal bloom on Owasco Lake prompts weekly sampling

Harmful algal bloom on Owasco Lake prompts weekly sampling
After the first confirmed harmful algal bloom of the season was detected on Owasco Lake last week, the Cayuga County Health Department has started weekly testing to monitor drinking water. The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) listed a harmful algal bloom (HAB) with confirmed toxins on the Owasco Lake tributary of Sucker Brook last Friday as part of its... more

NY Senate candidate Mannion: Algal blooms on Owasco, Skaneateles lakes ‘crisis situation’

NY Senate candidate Mannion: Algal blooms on Owasco, Skaneateles lakes ‘crisis situation’
With harmful algal blooms present in two nearby lakes, John Mannion believes the state should take emergency action to address water quality concerns and provide more funding to prevent algae from developing in the future. Mannion, the Democratic candidate for the 50th Senate District seat, held a press conference Wednesday to announce he's been endorsed by the New York League... more

Auburn, Owasco drinking water safe despite harmful algal bloom

Auburn, Owasco drinking water safe despite harmful algal bloom
Drinking water for both the City of Auburn and Town of Owasco remains safe to drink, the Cayuga County Health Department said Wednesday, after samples showed no signs of toxins from the first harmful algal bloom of the season on Owasco Lake. The department released the results of samples taken Tuesday after a harmful algal bloom (HAB) was detected on... more

Auburn back In 1st place after doubleheader sweep

Auburn back In 1st place after doubleheader sweep
The Doubledays have finally made their way back on top of the division after trailing the Mahoning Valley Scrappers for first place over the past two months. Behind solid pitching and timely offense, Auburn’s (32-24) doubleheader sweep against the Scrappers (32-24) puts the Doubledays back in first place since the first series of the season against Batavia. Despite having a... more

Auburn campaign: Clogged sewer lines are usually preventable

Auburn campaign: Clogged sewer lines are usually preventable
The City of Auburn has launched a new campaign. City officials say the “Wipes Clog Pipes” campaign will teach residents that clogged sewer lines are usually preventable. The city says several items that get flushed down the toilet, including baby wipes, paper towels, tissues, feminine hygiene products, and plastic and latex items, should instead of thrown into the garbage. City... more

Genoa man pleads guilty to possessing meth with intent to sell

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, 31, of 1244 Route 34, pleaded guilty in Cayuga County Court Thursday to third-degree criminal possession of a... more

Auburn man charged with illegally receiving over $3,000 in SNAP benefits

Auburn man charged with illegally receiving over ,000 in SNAP benefits
An Auburn man was arrested Thursday and charged with taking advantage of welfare programs by receiving over $3,000 in undeserved benefits. John Brown, 50, was picked up at his 162 E. Genesee St. home on an arrest warrant, following the completion of an investigation that spanned from April 7, 2017, to Nov. 8. Police said that this was a long-term... more
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