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Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/19

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/19

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(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:

Deputies arrested woman in Virgil after fight, property damage: The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office says Rebecca Mathewson became physical Wednesday, Jan. 14 during an argument with a man in front of kids. Get the full story HERE.

Owego sex offender faces new felony: According to Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard, Luke Travis failed to register a new address, which is a felony charge. Get the full story HERE.

From Mix Kitchen & Bar to Modern Ohana: restaurant rebranding in Ithaca: On January 18, Mix Kitchen & Bar officially served its final customers, but will soon welcome them back under a new name, Modern Ohana. Get the full story HERE.

Search leads to multiple gun and drug charges for two in Homer: Two men from Homer face charges after a break in a larceny investigation. On January 12, State Police located a dirt bike listed by Clayton Carley on Facebook Marketplace that was reported stolen from Oswego County in August 2024. Get the full story HERE.

Trumansburg man accused of disseminating indecent material to a minor: Franklin Zanker, 27, is accused of having sexually explicit video and audio interactions with the minor via social media platforms. Get the full story HERE.

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