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Tompkins Chamber to host FEMA flood map and insurance info workshop
On October 14, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a workshop about new Tompkins County flood maps from FEMA and how they may affect you.
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Ithaca troopers host NYS Inspector General, others for tree planting
On October 8, troopers were joined by New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and others to plant nine red maple saplings at the Ithaca barracks.
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Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation
SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.
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Cortland woman accused of unlawful imprisonment, reckless endangerment involving young children
Lori Maricle of Cortland, 31, is accused of locking a 6-year-old girl in a closet before leaving the residence for about an hour.
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Tompkins DSS ready for cold weather overnight, Akumfi says
Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells WHCU anyone in need of shelter overnight can reach out to the Department of Social Services.
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ITA to hold rally ahead of ICSD contract talks
The Ithaca Teachers Association will hold a brief rally today before sitting down at the bargaining table with ICSD.
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Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office
Deputies say 53-year-old Anthony Beecham was found in the driveway shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning with several gunshot wounds.
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Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca
Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
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SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff
On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.
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Binghamton firefighter added to NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial
On October 7, 126 firefighters were honored at the 28th annual ceremony in Albany, with John "JR" Gaudet among them.
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No injuries in TC3 dorm fire
On October 8, firefighters responded to a reported fire in a laundry room at a TC3 campus dormitory.
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Three extricated after head-on collision in Harford
On October 8, the Harford Fire Department was called to Route 221 around 11:15 a.m. for a head-on motor vehicle collision with entrapment.
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Homicide investigation underway in Homer
On October 8, the Cortland County Sheriff's Office and Homer Police Department responded to a shooting just before 3:30 a.m. at a residence near Grove Street and Route 281.
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Four locals charged in alleged CNY drug trafficking ring
Four locals are among the 17 people who have been indicted on a total of 125 crimes for their alleged roles in purchasing and distributing drugs.
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Despite shutdown, smooth operations at Ithaca airport
On Day 8 of the partial federal government shutdown, there are currently no staff or flight issues at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.
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Tompkins, Cortland counties to receive state funding for 911 infrastructure
Senator Lea Webb says nearly $4.5 million will support the implementation of Next Generation 911 in Tompkins, Cortland, and Broome counties.
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CPSC: Jocute Baby Loungers pose injury, death risk
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jocute Baby Loungers do not meet the mandatory standard for infant sleep products.
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Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District receives funding for water quality projects at local farms
The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $290,000 in financial support to help five local farms.
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Friends of the Tompkins County Library book sale begins Saturday in Ithaca
On October 11, the Fall edition of the popular biannual book sale kicks off in Ithaca from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Cornell Navy midshipman selected as national ROTC scholarship finalist
Navy Midshipman Kylie Williamson has been selected as one of 15 finalists for the Navy Federal Credit Union ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.
