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5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

Ithaca announces public hearings on ’26 budget proposal

The Ithaca Common Council is now reviewing the proposed spending plan, which includes a tax levy increase of 3.5%.

5 days ago

Independent legislative candidate focused on Tompkins County affordability

Independent legislative candidate Michelle Wright would like to see property tax bodies like school boards, towns, and cities work together.

5 days ago

Bath PD looking for missing woman

53-year-old Nikki Wright of Bath has not been seen since September 16th.

6 days ago

Authorities seize 18 dogs, find 8 more dead at Geneva home

On October 2, authorities executed a search warrant at the home of 65-year-old Brian Hess and 68-year-old Rosemarie Bruno-Hess after receiving a complaint of malnourished dogs.

6 days ago

Oberacker announces Congressional campaign in District 19

Senator Peter Oberacker announced Monday, Oct. 6 he will seek the Republican nomination in next year’s midterm elections in District 19.

6 days ago

IPD, state, federal authorities investigating threatening email

On October 6, the threat was sent to schools, and according to IPD, businesses, and elected officials, "in and around the City of Ithaca."

6 days ago

Tonight in Ithaca: Flock Safety reps to attend Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Tonight, you can voice your concerns about privacy and how data from the company's license plate readers and security cameras is being used in Tompkins County.

6 days ago

Coddington Road Community Center asks for input in outdoor phase of expansion project

The Coddington Road Community Center’s new building is nearly complete, but landscape planners are asking for feedback.

6 days ago

Ithaca mayor establishes committee to review compensation for elected officials

On October 3, Mayor Robert Cantelmo announced the creation of the Elected Officials Compensation Review Advisory Committee.

6 days ago

One dead in Newfield crash

On October 5, deputies were called to a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries around 11:15 a.m. in Newfield.

6 days ago

TST BOCES end school lockout after e-mail threat

TST BOCES says several school districts in the area received an e-mail threat early this morning, which triggered immediate lockout procedures.

6 days ago

Mannion to host tele town hall

A districtwide telephone conference being held tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. will include updates from Rep. Mannion on efforts to reopen the government.

6 days ago

Rising insurance, retirement costs are concerning to Cortland mayor

Mayor Scott Steve says putting together the 2026 budget is harder than previous years as expenses are rising in Cortland.

7 days ago

Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuit against Cornell, others

An antitrust lawsuit against Cornell that was filed last October has been dismissed.

7 days ago

FCS Cortland among newly certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

On October 2, Hochul announced that 13 new Community Behavioral Health Clinics have been certified, bringing the total number to 39.

1 week ago

IPD recover vehicle taken from dealership, arrest alleged thief

Unique Morrow is accused of taking a vehicle from an Ithaca dealership.

1 week ago

Ithaca man accused of Commons assault, resisting arrest

35-year-old Alexander Mosher allegedly assaulted someone on the Commons and attacked Ithaca Police officers.

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