Fleming interior design business looks to make noise in quiet area

Published: 12/06/2018 @ 10:00 am

Tucked away on West Lake Road in Fleming stands a young interior design studio. Although the building, which was once a grocery store, has been around for decades, only a handful of clients have stepped inside. When it gets too quiet, Jessica Franklin Benedict throws on a queue of music. “I like it all — as long as it’s music,... more

State police: Fleming Express Mart larceny suspect in custody

Published: 09/23/2018 @ 08:00 am

State police have apprehended the man they believe stole from a convenience store in Fleming early Monday morning. Sanford G. Tillotson, 32, of Locke, was arrested by state police Friday at approximately 6:30 p.m. and charged with one count of petit larceny for stealing merchandise from the Express Mart in Fleming. He was arraigned in Fleming Town Court and remanded... more

Fallen tree in Fleming causes temporary closure of Route 38

Published: 09/25/2018 @ 08:00 am

A fallen tree off of Route 38 in Fleming caused a portion of the road to be closed for nearly an hour Tuesday afternoon. Across from the intersection of Mobbs Road and Route 38, also known as West Lake Road, a large leg of a willow tree — about one-third of the tree — fell on a utility pole, Fleming... more

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

Published: 09/27/2018 @ 08:00 am

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.

Published: 09/16/2018 @ 08:00 am

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

Residents displaced by fire that damaged home in Fleming

Published: 08/26/2018 @ 08:00 am

A home in Fleming suffered extensive damage in a fire Saturday. Fleming Assistant Fire Chief Chris Lawton said a call came in for a garage fire at 5637 Silver Street Road at 12:41 pm., and the blaze eventually spread to the attached home. Firefighters from several area departments responded to help fight the fire and help out with the cleanup... more

Tractor-trailer rollover in Cayuga County

Published: 05/05/2018 @ 08:00 am

First responders say that one person suffered minor injuries after a tractor-trailer rollover on Indian Field Road in Cayuga County. Poplar Ridge Rescue and Fleming Ambulance were called to the scene at 2243 Indian Field Road for a reported tractor-trailer rollover. Details of the incident remained unclear as of late-Saturday afternoon. This story will be updated as more information becomes... more

LATEST: Fleming field fire caused by resident burning piece of furniture (photos)

Published: 04/23/2018 @ 08:00 am

On Monday crews responded to a field fire in Cayuga County. The fire was reportedly spreading fast when first responders arrived on-scene — and even approaching a barn. Fleming, Throop, Owasco, Scipio, Union Springs, Auburn and Moravia fire departments were called to the scene on Dietrich Road. Grass fire on Dietrich Rd. In Fleming. pic.twitter.com/X3B1iPWaqR — Kevin Rivoli (@KevinRivoli) April... more

Two barns heavily damaged by fire on Tuesday

Published: 04/24/2018 @ 08:00 am

As of 1 p.m. overhaul was in progress at the scene of a structure fire involving two barns on Silver Street Road in Fleming. Fleming, Owasco, Throop, Sennett, Scipio and Union Springs fire departments were on-scene, according to first responders, who said that the two barns were fully-involved when crews arrived. Aurelius’ RIT team was also called to the scene.... more

Town of Fleming hopes reassessment will lower tax rate by two-thirds

Published: 04/05/2018 @ 08:00 am

Fleming held a public meeting Wednesday to explain the process of a reassessment to residents as the town is roughly halfway through its first reassessment since the 1980s. More than 60 people packed the meeting room at the Fleming Fire Station 2, where Town Assessor Jeff Bartholomew held an informational meeting and gave a presentation to explain to residents why... more

Drunk driver in fatal Fleming crash charged with vehicular manslaughter

Published: 03/21/2018 @ 08:00 am

The investigation into a fatal Fleming accident that happened on March 3rd is continuing — but a Skaneateles man now faces multiple charges — including first-degree vehicular manslaughter. Stephen S. Landon, 53, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with first-degree vehicular manslaughter, two counts of vehicular assault, aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated. Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould... more

UPDATE: Auburn man dies in fatal wreck on Rt. 34, four others hospitalized

Published: 03/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould provided an update to the fatal accident that crews responded to in Fleming on Saturday. Gould says the investigation remains active, and identified those involved in the crash. He reports that Stephen S. Landon, of Skaneateles was traveling north in a 2016 Honda Accord, which crossed the center line and collided with a second vehicle,... more

Three sent to hospital after Fleming crash (photo)

Published: 02/22/2018 @ 10:00 am

Crews responded to a one-car rollover accident in Fleming Thursday afternoon, according to first responders in Cayuga County. The accident happened in the area of Wyckoff Road and West Lake Road. The call prompted Fleming Ambulance and Rescue, as well as Owasco EMS to be called to the scene. First responders say that three people suffered minor injuries in the... more

Cause of Fleming fire identified

Published: 01/09/2018 @ 10:00 am

The cause of a fire in Fleming that multiple departments were called out to on Friday night was identified on Monday. The blaze happened at 5151 West Lake Road, off Owasco Lake's shore. “There was serious damage to the south end of the building where there was a sauna inside, that was the cause of the fire, or something electrical... more

Firefighters battle Fleming blaze in frigid conditions

Published: 01/06/2018 @ 10:00 am

Firefighters from around Cayuga County battled a house fire in frigid temperatures on West Lake Road in Fleming Friday night. The call came in as a structure fire, and the first units on-scene reported smoke in the area, which quickly was determined to be caused by an active fire. First responders from Fleming, Owasco, Moravia, Union Springs, Scipio, Auburn, and... more

Two hospitalized at Upstate after water rescue in Owasco Lake

Published: 01/07/2018 @ 10:00 am

Firefighters were involved in a water rescue, which took place on Sunday afternoon. The incident unfolded in Owasco Lake near 4768 West Lake Road, according to first responders, who said that it took around 30 minutes to retrieve the individual from the water. Scanner traffic indicates that the person was in a kayak when it overturned — resulting in the... more

Crash closes portion of South Street Road in Fleming, four cars involved

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

A portion of South Street Road in Fleming was closed Tuesday following a four-car crash that sent one person to the hospital. The crash was reported around at 11:54 a.m. in the vicinity of 5700 South Street Road in Fleming, outside the Sunoco gas station, according to Cayuga County 911. Police closed the street from Willowbrook Road to Sand Beach... more

One injured in Fleming car crash

Published: 12/12/2017 @ 05:00 am

One person was injured in a two-car crash in Fleming Monday afternoon. Cayuga County 911 Dispatch said the accident was called in at 1:03 p.m. near Dougall and Bluefield Roads. One person received minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. Fleming Fire Department, AMR Ambulance and New York State Police responded to the scene. State police did not have... more

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