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4 days ago
Tompkins County hopes to see revenue growth in ’26
Tompkins County is banking on a bigger sales tax collection in 2026 than what the county has seen this year.
4 days ago
Another anonymous donor gives boost to ICSD
An anonymous donor has contributed $25,000 to the ICSD Fine Arts Booster Group.
4 days ago
Moravia man charged in stolen tractor investigation
Zackary Knapp of Moravia, 28, was arrested and charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property.
4 days ago
Victim identified in fatal Geneva hit and run
On October 23, State Police were alerted to a body in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road/County Road 6 around 1:30 a.m.
4 days ago
With limited funding, Tompkins County DSS announces CCAP wait list effective November 1
On October 28, the county announced that, due to limited funding, new applications and recertifications for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will be put on a waitlist.
4 days ago
Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency recognized by NYS Office of Mental Health for suicide prevention efforts
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recognizing the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency (TCVSA).
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Homer CSD to host mental health workshop Thursday
On October 30, a Mental Health Workshop for parents, teachers, and caregivers with middle or high school-aged children/students will happen at Homer High School.
5 days ago
After 53 years in Ithaca, Royal Court Restaurant closes
On October 27, the Royal Court Restaurant announced its closure after 53 years of service on Meadow Street.
5 days ago
Dryden Fiber breaks ground in Caroline
Local and state lawmakers broke ground Monday in Caroline on a project that’ll connect roughly 1,500 households in the town to high-speed internet.
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TeraWulf to hold informational meeting on proposed Lansing data center project
Officials with TeraWulf will share details and answer questions from the community tomorrow about the Cayuga Data campus project the company is looking to build.
5 days ago
Steuben County man accused of starving dog to death in crate
23-year-old Zacariah Hill, of Bath, is accused of leaving his dog Xena alone in a crate without food and water for at least five weeks.
5 days ago
Poll workers needed in Tompkins County
The Board of Elections is seeking registered Republicans or unaffiliated voters to staff polling sites in Brooktondale, BOCES, Enfield, and Varna.
6 days ago
1 dead in fatal Preble crash
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office says an SUV driver didn’t stop at the intersection of Rt. 281 and Preble Road around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and crashed into a pickup truck.
6 days ago
Tompkins County SNAP, HEAP benefits delayed by shutdown
In Tompkins County, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November will be delayed, and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) won’t start until November 17.
6 days ago
Jets claim first win of season
Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.
6 days ago
Route 13, Route 11 among ambitious 2026 NYS paving initiative
As a result of a new NYS paving initiative, crews will pave Route 13 from the north city line in Ithaca to the area of George Road in Dryden, and Route 89 from the Ithaca city line to Seneca County.
1 week ago
Ithaca man found with gun after bicycle traffic stop, police say
IPD charged Philip Lewis, 35, with a felony after officers found a gun in his sweatshirt during a traffic stop.
1 week ago
Lawmakers approve temporary moves of COFA, Assessment Department to Lansing
On October 21, lawmakers approved the temporary relocation of Tompkins County Assessment Department and Office for the Aging to Lansing.
1 week ago
State Police investigating fatal hit and run in Geneva
On October 23, authorities received a report of a deceased person in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road after a hit and run.
1 week ago
Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office: Missing woman located safe
UPDATE: 36-year-old Stephanie Kemp has been located and is safe after being reported missing on October 22nd..
