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4 weeks ago

CCE to host seed-sharing events Saturday in Tioga County

On April 11, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will host two seed-sharing events for gardeners with expert volunteers on hand to assist.

4 weeks ago

Trumansburg restaurant expands menu after liquor license approval

After months of waiting, El Amigo Tacos and Tequila’s liquor license has been approved.

4 weeks ago

IC announces commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients

On March 25, school officials announced that Class of 1995 grad Ana Wilkowski will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Commencement.

4 weeks ago

Webb seeks submissions for Earth Day Student Showcase

Children across the Southern Tier in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit essays, poetry, and artwork that embody this year's theme, “Our Power, Our Planet.”

4 weeks ago

Community food drive Saturday in Dryden

On April 11, firefighters will collect non-perishable food items, pet food, and personal hygiene products for community members in need.

4 weeks ago

Deputies seek info after 3 dogs were found dead in town of Scott

Three dogs were found dead in the town of Scott, all three reported as malnourished with multiple injuries.

4 weeks ago

Candor man stabbed by stepbrother, sheriff says

Sheriff Gary Howard says 37-year-old John Adrat, Jr. was stabbed shortly before noon Thursday, Apr. 2 by his stepbrother, 61-year-old John Penalvert, at their home on Lathrop Rd.

4 weeks ago

WHCU Sports 4-7-26

Find updates on the Mets, Cornell Big Red, Ithaca College Bombers, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

4 weeks ago

What to know about Cortland County Safe Passing Law

The Cortland County Safe Passing Law clearly defines a safe distance between vehicles and 'vulnerable road users,' Legislator Beau Harbin says.

4 weeks ago

Spring cleaning: Hazardous household waste collection Saturday in Cortland

On April 11, Cortland County, along with the DEC, will collect hazardous household waste such as chemicals and oils this weekend.

4 weeks ago

Over $3.7 million headed to Southern Tier farms for climate resilience projects

On March 30, over $3.7 million in funding was announced for 33 farmers in the region to combat the impacts of climate change.

4 weeks ago

SUNY Cortland to break ground on new residence hall this summer

The new housing unit is slated for construction near the school's Professional Studies Building off Tompkins Street.

4 weeks ago

Disc golf season open at Greek Peak, new course coming

The 18-hole, 2-mile walking course at Hope Lake is $6 per day, per person.

4 weeks ago

Man who set fire that killed Binghamton firefighter receives 7-year prison sentence

On April 6, 36-year-old Patrick Shea was sentenced to 7 years behind bars for arson and manslaughter charges.

4 weeks ago

Minor injuries after rollover crash in Virgil

On April 5, deputies were called to I-81 in the Town of Virgil just before 4 p.m. for a box truck rollover.

4 weeks ago

Forecasters: Cayuga Lake at Ithaca seeing flooding

As of midnight, Cayuga Lake was at a stage of 384.1, slightly above the flood stage of 383.5 feet. 

4 weeks ago

Ithaca gas prices hit $4 a gallon, AAA says

Triple A says the average price of gas has reached four dollars a gallon in Ithaca, an increase of eight cents since last Monday, March 30th.

4 weeks ago

Homer Police officer rescues skunk in roadway

On the morning of April 3, Homer Police responded to James Street for a report that a skunk had a cup stuck on its head and was walking in circles in the roadway.

4 weeks ago

Riley cosponsors bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act to help farmers

The new act would require manufacturers and wholesalers to publish weekly reports on prices and quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

4 weeks ago

Fundraising campaign launched for Dryden family in fatal house fire

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of 31-year-old Katherine Gray, 30-year-old Chrissy Oralls, and Oralls' 3-year-old daughter, Paisley Wood.

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