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3 weeks ago

Former IC and Auburn HS standout Locastro retires, will join San Diego Padres organization as coach

Auburn native and Ithaca College alum Tim Locastro has retired from professional baseball.

3 weeks ago

Cortland K9 officer to retire after 2 years of service

Canine Officer Max is retiring earlier than expected after a recent chronic health diagnosis.

3 weeks ago

Bomb threat at Lot 10 deemed not credible, IPD says

A bomb threat Jan. 26 in Ithaca has been deemed not credible.

3 weeks ago

Cortland Common Council tables union contract vote

The Cortland Common Council has delayed a vote in adopting a new union contract for wastewater plant workers to Feb. 3.

3 weeks ago

Riley sponsors ‘No Secret Police’ bill

Rep. Josh Riley has co-sponsored the 'No Secret Police' bill, which would mean unmasking ICE officers.

3 weeks ago

Second suspect arrested in Ovid burglary investigation

45-year-old Ted O'Connor, of Seneca Falls, is charged with an Ovid burglary.

3 weeks ago

LBA pancake breakfast Sunday to support Lansing Lions Club, AFSP

The Lansing Business Alliance is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Feb. 1 to raise money for two community groups.

3 weeks ago

Colleagues mourn loss of former Tompkins County Deputy Administrator Kathy West

Tompkins County Legislator Lee Shurtleff is remembering former county employee Kathy West, who died Jan. 17.

3 weeks ago

Charles Githler appointed as Tompkins County Historian

The Tompkins County Legislature has appointed retired Newfield teacher Charles Githler as county historian.

3 weeks ago

Coming soon to Lansing: Adelita’s Mexican Cocina

Adelita's Mexican Cocina hopes to open in Feb. at the former Applebee's site in Lansing.

3 weeks ago

Binghamton park to be renamed for fallen firefighter JR Gaudet

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham hopes to rename a park for firefighter John Gaudet, who was killed in Feb. 2025.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca area sees several travel advisories

Tompkins, Cortland, and Tioga counties are under travel restrictions because of a winter storm.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca area bracing for heavy snow

A cold weather advisory and a winter storm watch have both been issued by the NWS for the Southern Tier.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County sheriff: ICE was absent following release of Mexico man in 2025

Last January, the release from jail of a man from Mexico became a controversy.

4 weeks ago

Largest gift in Cornell history establishes David A. Duffield College of Engineering

Cornell officials announced that $520 million of contributions from David Duffield will establish the David A. Duffield College of Engineering at Cornell.

4 weeks ago

State Comptroller: Over $68 million in unclaimed funds across five area counties, including Tompkins and Tioga

Money from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, and unused gift cards may be returned to New Yorkers.

4 weeks ago

One injured in crash on State Route 41 in Homer

On January 22, members of the Homer Fire Department were called to State Route 41 around 8:15 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

4 weeks ago

Trumansburg man accused of disseminating indecent material to a minor

Franklin Zanker, 27, is accused of having sexually explicit video and audio interactions with the minor via social media platforms.

4 weeks ago

Cortland County administrator looking ahead after 100 days in office

Cortland County Administrator Michael Ponticello is marking a milestone -- 100 days on the job.

4 weeks ago

ICSD wins awards for academic, financial achievements

ICSD has won a national award focusing on finances and an award in academic achievement from the College Board.

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