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December 31, 2025

Crash Near Marengo Hospitalizes Five After Driver Runs Stop Sign on Route 23: Five individuals, including a child, were taken to local hospitals after a two-vehicle collision at North Route 23 and River Road in unincorporated Marengo on Sunday morning. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, a driver who failed to stop at a sign was cited in connection with the crash. The impact left one vehicle in the roadway and the other in a ditch, forcing the closure of the intersection while emergency crews responded. Authorities have not released the conditions of the injured. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 31)

Lake County Marengo, IL +5 Harvard, IL Loves Park, IL Huntley, IL Genoa, IL Kingston, IL

Five Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision That Closed Route 23 Near Marengo: A two-vehicle collision near the intersection of North Route 23 and River Road in unincorporated Marengo resulted in five individuals being transported to the hospital on Sunday morning. Emergency personnel found one car on the roadway and another in a ditch entangled with a utility pole wire. Responders from the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office handled the scene, which led to a temporary closure of Route 23. All vehicle occupants were out before emergency crews arrived. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 29)

Lake County Marengo, IL +5 Genoa, IL Kingston, IL Harvard, IL Huntley, IL Union, IL

State Awards Over $21 Million for Sewer Upgrades in Cayuga and Varick: New York State has allocated more than $21 million to enhance sewer infrastructure in Cayuga County and the Town of Varick, aiming to modernize local systems and improve the health of Cayuga Lake. Cayuga County is set to receive $16.5 million for a new sewer district and upgrades at the Aurora Wastewater Treatment Plant, with service expansions in Ledyard and Genoa. Varick will use $5.3 million to establish a new sewer district on Route 89. These projects are expected to reduce pollution and address aging septic systems. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 20)

Finger Lakes Cayuga County, NY +4 Genoa, IL Aurora, NY

Three Injured in Early Morning Crash on Route 34B in King Ferry: A serious accident occurred early Sunday morning in King Ferry, sending three people to the hospital after their vehicle veered off Route 34B and landed in a culvert. First responders from several area fire departments and ambulance crews assisted at the scene. One person was airlifted to a hospital, while two others were transported by ground ambulance to Syracuse. Authorities have not yet released the cause of the crash or updated the conditions of those injured. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8)

Finger Lakes King Ferry, NY +3 Syracuse, NY Groton, NY Genoa, IL

Fire Departments Respond to Shed Blaze on Booth Hill Road in Cayuga County: Multiple fire departments from Cayuga and Tompkins counties responded to a shed fire on Booth Hill Road Monday after it was believed the blaze began in a chicken coop. Agencies from Locke, Moravia, Genoa, and Groton, along with a specialized team from Cortlandville and Fourtown Ambulance, assisted at the scene. Some responders were released while others remained to ensure the area was secure. No injuries or additional damage were reported, and the cause remains under investigation. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 18)

Finger Lakes Locke, NY +4 Moravia, NY Genoa, IL Groton, NY

Cayuga County Lawmakers Discuss Tourism Tax, Immigration, and Lake Sewer Project: The Cayuga County Legislature recently held a session that featured heated public discussions on several pressing local issues. Officials gathered input on a proposed occupancy tax aimed at short-term rentals, with tourism advocates emphasizing its benefits for local funding and fair tax collection. Community members also called for the county to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement following a recent raid. Lawmakers further heard debates regarding the contentious Cayuga Lake Protection Project. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 30)

Finger Lakes Cato, NY +3 Genoa, IL Aurora, NY

Genoa Teen Charged After Vehicles Egged at Finger Lakes Mall: A 19-year-old resident of Genoa was charged following an incident in which eggs were thrown at vehicles at the Finger Lakes Mall. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, the event occurred on October 12 when a vehicle was observed driving around the mall as the egging took place. Authorities identified the teen as the individual responsible for the damage. Legal proceedings are expected to follow. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Nov 2)

Finger Lakes Genoa, IL

Genoa Teen Faces Charges for Egg-Throwing Incident at Fingerlakes Mall: A 19-year-old from Genoa was charged after allegedly throwing eggs at parked vehicles outside the Fingerlakes Mall earlier in October. Cayuga County deputies responded to reports of a car involved in the incident, which occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on October 12. The suspect was later identified and turned himself in to authorities. Court proceedings are scheduled in Aurelius Town Court on November 12. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 31)

Finger Lakes Aurelius, NY +1 Genoa, IL