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3 weeks ago
Ithaca Spencer Gifts location to close Sunday
Spencer Gifts last day in the Shops at Ithaca Mall is reportedly this Sunday, January 18.
3 weeks ago
Five charged with animal cruelty in Summerhill
The Auburn Citizen reports Robert and Adrianne Chambers, Robert Chambers Jr., Michael Chambers, and Rose Bush all face multiple counts of animal cruelty.
3 weeks ago
Services for Homer FD lifetime member Ralph Thornton to be held Saturday
On January 17, calling hours for Ralph Thornton take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donald Barber Funeral Home.
3 weeks ago
Cortland County Sheriff’s Office believes runaway juvenile may be in Ithaca area
Deputies say 16-year-old Autumn Schmidt is white, 5'4" tall, with blue eyes, and has brown hair with red highlights.
3 weeks ago
Ithaca mayor outlines plans to restore public trust
During the Wednesday, Jan. 14 Common Council meeting, Cantelmo discussed "governance and trust" by declaring a commitment to completing outstanding audits in the city.
3 weeks ago
Cortland, Preble receive CDBG housing rehabilitation funding
The City of Cortland has been awarded $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
3 weeks ago
Authorities investigating after Lafayette man throws severed deer head at anti-ICE protestors
A Lafayette man in a pickup truck reportedly threw a severed deer head at a group of anti-ICE protestors on January 10 in Lafayette.
3 weeks ago
Tioga County lawmakers honor Community Services Director Lori Morgan ahead of retirement
On January 13, lawmakers formally recognized the career of Community Services Director Lori Morgan at the Tioga County Legislature meeting.
3 weeks ago
Ithaca man accused of spraying person in the face with bear spray
According to New York State Police, Ithaca man Arthur Stewart intentionally used the spray on his neighbor in an apartment building staircase.
3 weeks ago
ICSD fiscal shape ‘strong,’ superintendent says
After some challenging years in the Ithaca City School District, they're going into the 2026-27 budget prep on more solid fiscal ground.
3 weeks ago
FLLT accepts 283 acre donation of conservation easements in Hammondsport
On January 13, the FLLT announced the donation of a 283-acre property off Winding Stair Road in the Keuka Lake watershed in Hammondsport.
3 weeks ago
Tioga Opportunities receives $200k for elderly homeowner repairs
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. has received $200,000 in funding through the NYS Office of Community Renewal’s RESTORE program.
3 weeks ago
One hospitalized after 2-vehicle collision in Genoa
On January 12, Genoa firefighters were called to a collision involving a car and a tractor-trailer on Route 90 around noon.
3 weeks ago
Community Foundation of Tompkins County names new chief development officer
On January 12, Steph Bailey was appointed as the new Chief Development Officer of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.
3 weeks ago
Geneva city councilman accused of drug sale granted pre-trail release
On January 12, Councilman Ahmad Whitfield was reportedly granted pre-trial release after being arrested on allegations of possessing and selling cocaine.
3 weeks ago
Former Cornell basketball coach Bill Courtney dies at 55
On January 13, Temple University Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Bill Courtney passed away unexpectedly.
3 weeks ago
DEC says 3 pleaded guilty to illegal killing of deer in Richford
Officers with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation say the trio shot an 11-point buck standing in their vehicle’s spotlight on Nov. 7 in the Tioga County town of Richford.
3 weeks ago
Sigler shows support for regime change in Iran
In a Facebook post Monday, Legislator Mike Sigler expressed support for an overthrow of Iran’s current government, saying it could “remake the Middle East and US relationships there.”
4 weeks ago
Groton to receive $675k grant for housing rehabilitation
On January 9, Governor Hochul announced that Groton has received $675,000 to help low to moderate-income households with rehabilitation costs.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca Conservation Board seeks nominations for Fischer Award
Town officials invite nominations for the 23rd annual Richard B. Fischer Conservation Award.





