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Heat advisory issued for Ithaca area

The Southern Tier will be under a heat advisory Thursday afternoon.

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What’s next for MAVAC? Other grants being explored, chief says

MAVAC is now assessing their options to build a new EMS facility in Marathon.

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New ReUse MegaCenter to open Monday in new location

The ReUse Megacenter, which will be much larger in size, is scheduled to open on Monday, June 15.

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Peck Memorial Library receives $1 million for Opera Hall renovation

On June 2, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Peck Memorial Library in Marathon has received a $1 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Capital Projects program.

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Lotto winners announced in Groton

On June 9, the New York Lottery announced that Kim and Gary Van Benschoten matched all six numbers in a drawing on May 2.

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Rabid bat found near Cascadilla Gorge Trail in Ithaca

Health officials say a bat found along the Cascadilla Gorge Trail in Ithaca on June 4 tested positive for rabies at the New York State Rabies Laboratory.

2 weeks ago

One arrest during Operation Hard Hat in Homer

Operation Hard Hat was set up Tuesday, June 9 on I-81 northbound near the Homer exit, where crews were making road repairs.

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Deputies find missing Lansing man

64-year-old Roger Jagoda has been safely located by the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office.

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Cayuga Lake Watershed Network to host online info session about lake health

On June 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network will host a free online conference on aquatic invasive species and local efforts to protect the lake.

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Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office to stop accepting unused medications

Beginning June 23, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office will no longer accept unused or unwanted medications.

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Mayor notes continued violations in Asteri Ithaca walkthrough

Mayor Robert Cantelmo recently toured the building after noticing that a main door near Cinemapolis was not secured, an issue that has plagued the complex since its earliest days.

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Tompkins County launches interactive road work map

The new map consolidates when and where road work projects are happening in the county throughout the calendar year into a single source.

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Lawmakers authorize creation of Deputy Chief position in Ithaca Fire Bureau

On June 3, Common Council members authorized the creation of a Deputy Chief position to serve as Fire Marshal and Emergency Manager during its regular voting meeting.

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TC3 faculty, staff honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

On June 5, three professors and three administrative professionals received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award.

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Ithaca woman arrested for failure to appear on grand larceny charge

On June 4, Alina Gleockler was arrested by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office for failing to appear on a charge of grand larceny.

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Southern Tier residents convicted in federal drug trafficking investigation

On June 8, the United States Attorney's Office of the Northern District of New York announced recent convictions of 11 people in a drug trafficking ring.

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Cayuga County approves new facility for government offices

On June 4, the Cayuga County Legislature approved an agreement for long-term operations at the Garden Street facility in Auburn.

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Marathon CSD eliminates 29 positions

29 staff reductions were made official at the final Marathon Board of Education meeting for the 2025-26 school year.

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Ithaca man charged after traffic stop

Deshawn Simmons was arrested after a records check during a traffic stop, not possessing a valid driver's license and failing to answer to various tickets.

2 weeks ago

Baby wipes sold at Target recalled for harmful bacteria

FDA officials say certain batches of Up & Up fragrance-free and fresh cucumber-scented baby wipes may contain bacteria that can cause serious infections.

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