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Finger Lakes Land Trust plants more than 500 trees in Enfield

On December 9, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced the recent planting of 575 native trees and shrubs on a 25-acre property on their Lower Nature Preserve.

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Tubman Home National Park president, CEO dies at 72

On November 24, Karen Hill, President and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, passed away.

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Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator receives award for line-of-duty injury

On December 8, Investigator Michael Theetge received the Order of the Blue Heart Award from Wounded Blue.

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Virgil man accused of brandishing knife in alleged domestic disturbance

Alex Toolan, 25, is accused of threatening a victim inside a home in Virgil with a knife during a dispute on December 5th.

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NYSP make arrest in Cortland County rape investigation

On December 5, State Police arrested 22-year-old Logan Boliver, of Fayetteville, following an investigation that began in November.

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Broome County jail inmate dies in cell

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office says William Warnock, Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell around 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8.

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Cortland to add rental registry, mayor says

The City of Cortland is adopting a new rental registry to continue addressing blighted properties.

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2-year, $47 million Tioga County highway project ends

After two years, state officials say completion of the $47 million I-86 rehabilitation in Tioga County means all lanes are once again open to travelers.

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Cornell Navy midshipman named ROTC Student of the Year

Midshipman Kylie Williamson, a Cornell senior, has been named Student of the Year for the Navy Federal Credit Union ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.

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Local chapter of motorcycle club donates to Cortland County K9 Officer program

The Watchdog Chapter of Hades Hounds raised nearly $1,500 for the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office K9 program.

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Wegmans recalls variety of unsalted mixed nuts

A variety of Wegmans Deluxe Unsalted Mixed Nuts is being recalled for the potential presence of Salmonella.

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Asempe Kitchen vegan stew named among top 10 in U.S. by PETA

On December 3, a popular menu item from Asempe Kitchen was named as one of the Top 10 Vegan Soups and Stews in the United States by PETA.

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GIAC receives NY BRICKS grant to aid community center project

On December 5, Governor Hochul announced GIAC is receiving a $1.32 million grant through the NY BRICKS program.

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Crash injures 3 in King Ferry

On December 5, members of the King Ferry Fire Department responded to an accident near the 700 block of State Route 34B around 1:30 a.m.

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Cortland police, fire getting new 5-year contract

The Cortland Police and Cortland Fire Departments will be under a new contract, giving Cortland a total of 7 union contracts.

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CreateOn Crayola building blocks recalled for ingestion hazard

Magnets inside some CreateOn Crayola pip-Cubes Magnetic Building Cubes can become loose and pose a serious health hazard if swallowed.

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Benton-Sherwood House nominated for state, national historic registers

On December 4, Governor Hochul announced that the Benton-Sherwood House is among 19 nominees in New York.

2 weeks ago

Construction delays plague new Cortland County mental health building

Cortland County Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says their new mental health building is now projected to open at the end of December.

2 weeks ago

NYSEG to attend Newfield meeting

NYSEG officials will attend Newfield Town Board meeting next week to address concerns from residents affected by the FLAIR project.

2 weeks ago

City manager one of many open Ithaca leadership roles to fill, mayor says

Ithaca is searching for a new city manager after Deb Mohlenhoff's resignation.

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Santa’s Workshop community event to be held at GIAC Thursday

On December 18, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting Santa’s Workshop with a community stocking stuffer/gift exchange, festive games, sweet treats, and free "Nice List" certificates.