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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.

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