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5 days 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.
5 days 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.
5 days ago
Tompkins County looking into USCIS decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies
Tompkins County says it is concerned about the federal government’s directive to cancel local naturalization ceremonies.
6 days ago
Health alert: Chickenpox exposure at Sciencenter in Ithaca on 11/15
If you or your children visited the Sciencenter in Ithaca on Saturday, November 15, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., you may have been exposed to chickenpox.
6 days ago
Endwell man tried to rape teen girl, deputies say
A 54-year-old Broome County man is accused of trying to have sex with someone underage.Â
6 days ago
TC3, SU sign transfer agreement
TC3 and Syracuse University are now allowing students who have their associate's degree to enroll in online bachelor's programs at SU.
6 days ago
NYS Department of Health: Beware of prescription scam
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) says scammers are posing as a DOH employee and asking for personal information in regard to a controlled substance prescription.
6 days ago
Mural of famous street musician to be unveiled Thursday in Owego
On November 20, TAC, artist Michelle Schleider, and project partners will officially unveil a mural of the likeness of musician, poet, instrument maker, and avant-garde composer Moondog.
6 days ago
Tompkins County Office for the Aging to host Family Caregiver Recognition Event Thursday
On November 20, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging is hosting a Family Caregiver Recognition Event to highlight the word that family caregivers do.
6 days ago
Royal Court co-owner passes away two weeks after closing
On November 9, Dororthy Sturtevant, who co-owned the Royal Court Restaurant with her sister Marilyn, passed away at the age of 96.
6 days ago
Ithaca launches search for city controller
On November 18, Ithaca officially launched the most current search for the de facto chief financial officer, after several recent unsuccessful attempts.
6 days ago
Tompkins County Code Blue Shelter on schedule to open November 24
Tompkins County's new Code Blue Shelter on Cherry Street at the former Found location is set to open on November 24th, 2025.
7 days ago
United Way of Tompkins County responds to HEAP delays with one-time payments
United Way of Tompkins County is partially reopening its 211/ALICE Program to county residents.
1 week ago
Cortland Police find encampment in downtown business
Cortland Police say at least four people were found living inside an office on Main Street last week that had not been used in a while.
1 week ago
Ithaca armed robbery suspect arrested, police say
18-year-old Jacob Chaires allegedly robbed someone he knew at gunpoint Wednesday in the 500 block of East Buffalo Street.
1 week ago
Cortland County invites grant applications for Tobacco Free Zone program
Up to $35,000 in mini grants from the Tobacco Free Zone program will be awarded to address the negative outcomes of tobacco use in Cortland, Tompkins, and Chenango Counties.
1 week ago
Crash in Scott requires hazmat response due to diesel spill
On November 14, the Homer Fire Department was called to the Town of Scott for a pickup truck that struck a guardrail.
1 week ago
SUNY Board appoints 8th President of Corning Community College
On November 14, Dr. Terence Finley was appointed as the 8th president of the 2-year school by the SUNY Board of Trustees in New York City.
1 week ago
OCM BOCES capital project vote set for Wednesday at Cortlandville campus
OCM BOCES is asking voters to approve their first capital improvement project in over 30 years.
1 week ago
Tioga County seeks candidate for vacancy in legislative position
Tioga County is looking for someone to serve as District 3's legislator for 2026.



