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6 days ago
Several people displaced in Waverly fire
Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fire that broke out on August 10 in an apartment building on Chemung Street.
6 days ago
Cortland, Homer High Schools to combine girls field hockey programs
The partnership was recently agreed to by both the Homer and Cortland Boards of Education.
6 days ago
Locke man sentenced for November ’25 standoff with police
Michael Yaw, 63, will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to menacing police officers and criminal possession of a weapon.
7 days ago
Ithaca begins search for Director of Planning and Development
On August 10, the City of Ithaca's Director of Planning and Development, Lisa Nicholas, announced plans to retire.
7 days ago
Tioga County woman accused of illegally entering barn in Candor
On August 9, Brittany Walls was arrested and charged with felony burglary following a month-long investigation.
7 days ago
Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard to retire in 2027
On August 10, Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard announced he will not seek reelection when his current term expires in December 2027.
7 days ago
Owego Fire Department honors memory of former chief Ed Bidwell
Calling hours for former Owego Fire Department Chief Edward "Ed" Bidwell are scheduled for August 17.
1 week ago
Retired CCSO K9 Officer Frenky remembered for service
Retired K9 Officer Frenky, who served from 2015-2020, passed away on August 8.
1 week ago
Two injured in Virgil crash
On August 7, two people traveling on Interstate-81 in Cortland County were injured, but a 3-month-old child was unharmed.
1 week ago
NYSP charge man for fake inspection sticker in Homer
On August 6, troopers say Otis Tillie, of Syracuse, was driving with a revoked license and a forged inspection sticker.
1 week ago
Lansing search warrant leads to drug, gun charges
On August 7, authorities executed a search warrant at 2 Village Circle in the Town of Lansing.
1 week ago
Food scraps drop spot hours change at Tompkins County Highway Department
The Drop Spot at the Tompkins County Highway Department in Ithaca has shifted to Sundays.
1 week ago
Traffic stop leads to criminal charges for Waverly man
Authorities say the Waverly man attempted to conceal drugs during the traffic stop.
1 week ago
Tioga County Fair set to kick off for five consecutive days, starts pre-fair events
The first official day of the fair is August 11, though the carnival and grandstand events don't begin until August 12.
1 week ago
Sheriff warns of money transfer scam in Cortland County
Cortland County Sheriff warns the public to be wary of any correspondence requesting personal information.
1 week ago
Cortlandville Town Board approves new playground at Blodgett Mills Park
The new playground equipment at Blodgett Mills Park is scheduled to be installed this October.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Police seek help locating missing 10-year-old in Ithaca
Ithaca Police say Kayleigh Eastman was last seen on August 7 around 3 p.m. in the 300 block of West Buffalo Street.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca committee continues work on employment law change
Alderperson Jorge DeFendini shared an update on work to create labor protections for people working in Ithaca.
2 weeks ago
Tompkins, Cortland Counties receive cybersecurity funding for water systems
The grant awards will help municipalities assess cybersecurity threats and implement safeguards for wastewater and drinking water systems.
2 weeks ago
Public hearings set for Trumansburg school speed zone and parking restrictions
The proposed local laws would lower speed limits near the district on school days and restrict some street parking near the middle school.
