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1 week ago

Enfield residents raise $20K for food pantry

A fundraiser was recently held to help close a $30,000 shortfall at Enfield's food pantry.

1 week ago

North entrance at Roy H. Park Preserve reopens after improvement work

Improvements to the boardwalk and trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden are complete and the north entrance is once again open for public use.

1 week ago

TCPL announces director finalists, presentations set for December

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced finalists for the director position after a national search.

1 week ago

Lansing Town Board votes unanimously to withdraw proposed moratorium on development

On November 19, after several months of public debate, the Lansing Town Board voted 4-o on a resolution to withdraw the proposed 1-year moratorium.

1 week ago

Tickets on sale for 67th Cortaca Jug at Yankees Stadium

Get tickets for the 67th Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Ticketmaster starting today.

1 week ago

OCM BOCES capital project approved by wide margin

Cortland County voters approved the $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project by a vote of 1,235 to 240.

1 week ago

Freeville man pleads not guilty in Homer murder

20-year-old Aaron Keem pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on Tuesday, November 18th.

1 week ago

Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group

$50,000 has been set aside in the 2025 budget for a study on reparations in Ithaca. 

1 week ago

GIAC Harvest Festival Dinner set for Friday

GIAC will host a Harvest Festival Dinner on Friday, November 21st with sit-down or pick-up meal options.

1 week ago

Village of Dryden to test emergency sirens Saturday

On November 22, the Dryden Fire Department will conduct tests on the village fire and warning siren around noon.

1 week ago

Etna Volunteer Fire Department to dissolve

The EVFD and Town of Dryden have failed to reach a contract agreement, resulting in the end of the EVFD after more than 50 years of operation.

1 week ago

Tompkins County looking into USCIS decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies

Tompkins County says it is concerned about the federal government’s directive to cancel local naturalization ceremonies.

2 weeks ago

Health alert: Chickenpox exposure at Sciencenter in Ithaca on 11/15

If you or your children visited the Sciencenter in Ithaca on Saturday, November 15, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., you may have been exposed to chickenpox.

2 weeks ago

Endwell man tried to rape teen girl, deputies say

A 54-year-old Broome County man is accused of trying to have sex with someone underage. 

2 weeks ago

TC3, SU sign transfer agreement

TC3 and Syracuse University are now allowing students who have their associate's degree to enroll in online bachelor's programs at SU.

2 weeks ago

NYS Department of Health: Beware of prescription scam

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) says scammers are posing as a DOH employee and asking for personal information in regard to a controlled substance prescription.

2 weeks ago

Mural of famous street musician to be unveiled Thursday in Owego

On November 20, TAC, artist Michelle Schleider, and project partners will officially unveil a mural of the likeness of musician, poet, instrument maker, and avant-garde composer Moondog.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County Office for the Aging to host Family Caregiver Recognition Event Thursday

On November 20, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging is hosting a Family Caregiver Recognition Event to highlight the word that family caregivers do.

2 weeks ago

Royal Court co-owner passes away two weeks after closing

On November 9, Dororthy Sturtevant, who co-owned the Royal Court Restaurant with her sister Marilyn, passed away at the age of 96.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca launches search for city controller

On November 18, Ithaca officially launched the most current search for the de facto chief financial officer, after several recent unsuccessful attempts.

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