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Owego man charged after child sexual exploitation investigation

37-year-old Dason Tinkham was arrested and charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child under 16, and first-degree obscenity, the most serious charge of its kind in New York.

1 week ago

Troopers ID victim in fatal Owego collision

Troopers say Warren Loza, of Vestal, was riding his motorcycle on State Route 434 on the morning of June 3 when an SUV, which did not see him, entered the roadway.

1 week ago

State Police look to ID Cortlandville larceny suspect

On March 25, troopers say a woman entered Marshall’s in Cortlandville around 8:17 p.m. and attempted to conceal merchandise in a shopping bag.

1 week ago

Dryden man facing multiple gun charges

On May 30, State Police arrested Joshua Russell around 6:15 p.m. following an investigation into illegally possessed firearms.

1 week ago

Temporary entrance changes in effect at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center

Beginning today, the entrances at the ED and Cardiology will be temporarily relocated while crews install new doors at the ED entrance.

1 week ago

Cortland YMCA receives grant for free youth swimming lessons

On June 2, the Cortland County Family YMCA announced a $35,000 grant from the Alliance of New York State YMCAs through the NYS Department of Health.

1 week ago

Cornell names new vet school dean

Dairy vet, epidemiologist, and Cornell alumna Dr. Jessica McArt has been named dean of the CVM.

1 week ago

Dresser sold at Walmart recalled for safety

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mainstays brand 9-drawer fabric dressers violate safety standards required by the Sturdy Act.

1 week ago

Fatal collision under investigation in Owego

On June 3, State Police were called to Owego just before 4 a.m. for an SUV-motorcycle collision at the intersection of State Route 434 and Forest Hill Road.

1 week ago

Health Department: Rabid bat discovered at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca

On May 31, a bat that was confirmed to have rabies was found near the Lake Treman Trail at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca.

1 week ago

Tioga County man charged with felony contempt

On May 26, deputies arrested Brian Kotsubka, of Tioga Center, following an alleged domestic incident in the Town of Tioga.

1 week ago

Waverly man sentenced for drug crime in Pennsylvania

On June 1, Kyle Lowry was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and meth.

1 week ago

Parents of toddler sue NYS for $10M following alleged abuse at SUNY Cortland Child Care Center

After 4 SUNY Cortland Child Care employees were arrested and accused of abusing children at the daycare, one family is suing.

1 week ago

FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds

On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.

1 week ago

TC3 to cut basketball, golf in 2026-27 academic year

TC3 is only offering men's baseball, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's softball for the 2026-27 academic year.

2 weeks ago

TCAT’s eRide Ithaca service officially launches

Monday, June 1 marked the start of eRide Ithaca, a fleet of four electric cars and four electric vans.

2 weeks ago

Cortland County appoints new department heads

The Cortland County Legislature named Madlyn Allen as Cortland County Personnel Officer and Allison Veintimilla as Cortland County Commissioner of Social Services on Thursday, May 28.

2 weeks ago

Auntie Anne’s closure leaves Ithaca mall with two eateries

After a decade in business, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop at the Shops at Ithaca Mall is closed.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County faces $9.8 million deficit in 2027

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi says they will "need to either find savings in expenses, or find increases in revenues" to deal with the deficit in the budget.

2 weeks ago

Cortland fire chief to receive Career Fire Chief of the Year award

Chief Wayne Friedman will be presented with the Career Fire Chief of the Year award by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.

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