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3 weeks ago

Elmira unveils plaque marking first pro football game under the lights

On November 21, a historic marker was unveiled at Dunn Field, formerly known as the Maple Avenue Driving Park.

3 weeks ago

Driver shortage forces Marathon CSD to temporarily consolidate bus routes

On December 1, the Marathon Central School District will temporarily consolidate bus routes due to an ongoing driver shortage.

3 weeks ago

History Center in Tompkins County seeks candidates for Board of Trustees

The History Center in Tompkins County is looking to fill vacancies on its Board of Trustees with applications due by Dec. 1st, 2025.

3 weeks ago

Missing Cortlandville man located safe

State Police say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has been located in the Cortland area.

3 weeks ago

Hammerstone School wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 19, Senator Lea Webb presented the Hammerstone School with the NYS Senate Empire Award.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca favorites The Watershed, The Downstairs to close in December

On November 21, Ashley Cake, who owns both The Watershed and The Downstairs, announced that both businesses will shut down permanently next month.

4 weeks ago

NYSP searching for missing Cortlandville man

Troopers say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has not been seen or heard from since around midnight on November 20.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County to continue rapid response EMS program

Tompkins County is paying for an EMS program after grant funding runs out next month.

4 weeks ago

Corning man busted for burglary at Taco Bell

Police in Bath say Dequantae Fisher entered the Taco Bell on West Morris Street and stole about $3,000 from a safe in August.

4 weeks ago

Enfield residents raise $20K for food pantry

A fundraiser was recently held to help close a $30,000 shortfall at Enfield's food pantry.

4 weeks ago

North entrance at Roy H. Park Preserve reopens after improvement work

Improvements to the boardwalk and trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden are complete and the north entrance is once again open for public use.

4 weeks ago

TCPL announces director finalists, presentations set for December

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced finalists for the director position after a national search.

4 weeks ago

Lansing Town Board votes unanimously to withdraw proposed moratorium on development

On November 19, after several months of public debate, the Lansing Town Board voted 4-o on a resolution to withdraw the proposed 1-year moratorium.

4 weeks ago

Tickets on sale for 67th Cortaca Jug at Yankees Stadium

Get tickets for the 67th Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Ticketmaster starting today.

4 weeks ago

OCM BOCES capital project approved by wide margin

Cortland County voters approved the $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project by a vote of 1,235 to 240.

4 weeks ago

Freeville man pleads not guilty in Homer murder

20-year-old Aaron Keem pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on Tuesday, November 18th.

4 weeks ago

Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group

$50,000 has been set aside in the 2025 budget for a study on reparations in Ithaca. 

4 weeks ago

GIAC Harvest Festival Dinner set for Friday

GIAC will host a Harvest Festival Dinner on Friday, November 21st with sit-down or pick-up meal options.

4 weeks ago

Village of Dryden to test emergency sirens Saturday

On November 22, the Dryden Fire Department will conduct tests on the village fire and warning siren around noon.

4 weeks ago

Etna Volunteer Fire Department to dissolve

The EVFD and Town of Dryden have failed to reach a contract agreement, resulting in the end of the EVFD after more than 50 years of operation.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment

Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season

Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.

4 hours ago in Lifestyle

Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors

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5 hours ago in Community, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local

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.