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Public meeting for Ithaca Festival planning set for Thursday
A public meeting for Ithaca Festival planning is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, at the Tompkins County Public Library.
2 weeks ago
Wisconsin man charged with rape in Seneca Falls
26-year-old Brandon Szyszkiewicz is accused of driving to Onondaga County on September 12 and luring a 12-year-old away from her home for sexual relations.
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Ithaca Rotary Club announces 2025 Community Grant Award winners
Nearly $15,000 from the Ithaca Rotary Club is headed to 11 non-profit groups for proposed projects.
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Over a million Oster French Door Countertop Ovens recalled for burn hazard
Sunbeam is warning customers that several models of its Oster French Door Countertop Ovens may experience a malfunction that can cause the oven's doors to close unexpectedly.
2 weeks ago
Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 9/22
Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.
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Threats at local school districts deemed non-credible
On September 26, Superintendents at Lansing, Ithaca, Dryden, and TST BOCES all received an email suggesting a school shooting was possible at an unspecified district in the county.
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Dennis drops out of Tompkins County Legislature race, endorses Dawson
In a statement to WHCU, John Dennis said he'd rather defer to Deborah Dawson's experience.
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Bath Police announce arrests in November robbery
Police in Bath say 36-year-old Damian Vanvleck and 40-year-old Nathaniel Tucker robbed someone at knifepoint at a residence on West Steuben St. in November.
2 weeks ago
Broome County man charged with murder, manslaughter
New York State Police say investigators determined Nathanael Manwaring intentionally hit 41-year-old Rodney Clark with his pickup truck on Wednesday.
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Tompkins County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers for advisory board
The Office for the Aging (COFA) has several advisory board vacancies and is particularly interested in representation in Enfield, Ulysses, Dryden, and Caroline.
2 weeks ago
Former legislator, developers pitch Harold’s Square as alternate site for Tompkins County Center of Government
Retired lawmaker and former Legislative Chair Martha Robertson pitched Harold’s Square on the Ithaca Commons as a suitable alternative location for the Tompkins County Center of Government.
2 weeks ago
Tompkins County Legislature candidate forum Monday in Ithaca
On September 29, the Tompkins Chamber, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Board of Realtors, is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum.
2 weeks ago
Cayuga Health, Meals on Wheels partner for Community Dining site at Ithaca Mall
Cayuga Health has announced a partnership with Foodnet Meals on Wheels to offer weekly Community Dining lunches at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.
2 weeks ago
Health officials want to rule out rabies in Lansing dog bite incident
On September 20, a hiker was bitten on the arm at the Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve Loop Trail off of Teeter Road.
3 weeks ago
Car reported stolen in Rochester turns up in Ithaca, sheriff says
The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle allegedly stolen in Monroe County ended up in Ithaca.
3 weeks ago
Ex-Asteri Ithaca security chief blasts building’s safety
Jared Bentley, former head of security at Asteri Ithaca, says safety was not a main concern for the Vecino Group.
3 weeks ago
Cortland, Tioga, other counties added to state drought watch list
On September 24, despite recent rain, Cortland, Tioga, and Broome were among six new counties added to New York’s drought watch list.
3 weeks ago
Part of Buffalo Street in Ithaca shut down through late November
On September 25, crews will begin a water and sewer lines replacement project on East Buffalo Street.
3 weeks ago
Cortland YMCA to launch free program aimed at helping older adults manage arthritis
Beginning November 10, the Cortland YMCA is introducing the nationally recognized Enhance Fitness program.
3 weeks ago
ICSD receives $100k donation to establish Steve Brookhouse Technical Theater Fund
An anonymous donation of $100,000 will give the Kulp Auditorium at IHS some major upgrades.
